CASA of Merced County

We are grateful for Assemblymember Mia Bonta's leadership and advocacy in championing our $20M funding restoration ask so CASAs across California can continue meeting the needs of children and youth in foster care and the juvenile justice systems.

We encourage our communities to keep calling your representatives to ensure funding for Court Appointed Special Advocates is included in the State's final budget.

You can find your representative here: findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov

Pictured: Vince Hall, CEO, California CASA, Assemblymember Mia Bonta,and Marie Kennedy, California CASA Board Chair.

On Saturday May 23, Fresno Madera CASA hosted Splash Day at Wild Water Adventures. Thanks to Carol Etcheverry, her friends and family we were able to send 3 Advocates and 10 Kiddos to enjoy the day! It is safe to save a fun day was had by all. Kids received towels, sunscreen, totes and everyone enjoyed pizza!

Mark your calendars! In just six days YOU can visit CASA of Merced County at our adult beverage booth. We will be at The Merced County Fair from Wednesday, June 10th through Sunday, June 14th; and we are looking forward to serving you your friends a beverage or two in support of our youth.

⏰️ It's Time! ⏰️

Member Packets are available in the Merced County Fair Main Office, beginning tomorrow morning, June 3. Fair office opens at 9 a.m.

Inside, you'll find your tickets 🎟 and parking passes 🛻, if you purchased one.

Lounge opens next Tuesday, June 9, and we've got some great meals 🍲 and refreshments 🍵 lined up this year!

Looking forward to seeing you!

The California state budget is being finalized right now, and the most important decisions will be made in the next two weeks. What happens in Sacramento over these next few days will directly affect 50,000+ children and youth in California’s foster care system.
We encourage CASA supporters to contact their representatives with a simple message:
"Thank you for your support of foster youth. Please do all you can to reinstate the $20 million per year in funding for CASA programs in California."
Find your rep here: http://findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov

Last night was a special evening. The Honorable Judge Bacciarini swore in five new Volunteers- marking the beginning of Class 65’s journey with CASA. Each of them is ready to make a difference in the lives of foster children in Merced County. Please join us in giving them a warm welcome!

The California state budget is being finalized right now, and the most important decisions will be made in the next two weeks. What happens in Sacramento over these next few days will directly affect 50,000+ children and youth in California’s foster care system.

We encourage CASA supporters to contact their representatives with a simple message:

"Thank you for your support of foster youth. Please do all you can to reinstate the $20 million per year in funding for CASA programs in California."

Find your rep here: http://findyourrep.legislature.ca.gov

Make time to join us on June 3rd. A youth in foster care will thank you.

This is what 288 backpacks look like! Thanks to Cares Car Wash and Ticket to Dream, our kiddos will be prepared for summer school and the 2026 / 2027 school year! We enjoyed the special delivery by Angie Alves, president of Ticket to Dream Board of Directors and her husband, Hernani. They also own Cares Car Wash. Did we mention, the backpacks are all full of supplies?!

Take a break with us at "Wired Internet Coffee Bar" (located at 450 W. 18th Street)from 11 am to 1 pm today so we can tell you how your time and commitment can make a world of difference to a foster youth in need!

Please join our Outreach and Recruitment Coordinator, Ellen, for Coffee with CASA tomorrow from 11 am to 1 pm.

A consistent, caring adult can make a world of difference for a foster youth in need- and Ellen would love to tell you how over a cup of coffee.