CASA of Sonoma County

We’re excited to welcome our Spring 2026 CASA Volunteer Training Class! 🌸

This week, a new group of dedicated community members began their journey to becoming Court Appointed Special Advocates. Over the next two weeks, they’ll take part in in-depth training to prepare for this important role as advocates for some of our community’s most vulnerable children.

We were also honored to welcome Judge Urioste, Sonoma County's recently appointed Dependency Court Judge, who joined us for the very first time to speak with our trainees! This marks his first CASA training, making the moment especially meaningful. Judge Urioste shared insights into the vital role CASAs play in the courtroom and in the lives of the children they serve.

We look forward to the journey ahead and are grateful for the compassion and commitment of this incredible group, especially during Child Abuse Prevention Month. 💙

Grateful to and for hosting such an inspiring annual volunteer fair! 💙

Our board member and CASA volunteer duo had an amazing time connecting with Sonoma County residents, sharing meaningful volunteer opportunities, and spreading awareness about the vital role CASA advocates play in the lives of local youth.

Thank you for bringing the community together in such a powerful way. We’re honored to be part of it!

Every funding decision impacting young people is a message about their perceived worth, writes Destiny Drake West in this Imprint op-ed.

Read more: https://imprintnews.org/opinion/i-am-proof-the-social-safety-net-supports-youth-why-are-we-tearing-it-down/270763

🚨 All Hands on Deck for Youth in Foster Care🚨

We’re fighting to restore $20 million in state funding for California CASA, and we need your voice before March 6.

Through Court Appointed Special Advocates, trained volunteers stand beside children in foster care and are often the one consistent adult focused entirely on their best interests. CASA Volunteers advocate in court, at school, and in the community to help youth find stability, permanency, and hope.

But without this funding, fewer children will have a CASA by their side.
💥 Here’s how you can act today in 3 simple steps:

1. Call your State Assemblymember and ask them to sign onto the California CASA budget request letter.

2. Send a follow-up email.

3. Check back in if you don’t hear back before March 6th.

Legislators need to hear directly from advocates in their districts. Your outreach truly matters. Let’s show up strong and make sure every child has someone fighting for them.

Thank you to the incredible organizers of Los Cien’s "Understanding the History & Use of the Term “Latinx” event for creating such a thoughtful and meaningful space for dialogue last week! 💛

We’re grateful that CASA of Sonoma County was invited to connect with attendees, learn from speakers, and engage in powerful conversations with community leaders and supporters at our info booth.

As one of our amazing volunteers who staffed the booth shared:
“I had such a good time talking with people and loved having the chance to spend some time with another CASA Volunteer. The talk was incredible and I learned so much.”

Thank you for bringing people together to listen, learn, and grow. We’re honored to be part of these conversations. ✨🦋

A huge thank you to the Secret Santa team, CVNL, and all the amazing elves throughout our community ☃️ ✨
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Through CVNL’s Secret Santa program and CASA’s Frosty’s Village, our advocates had the opportunity to select thoughtful gifts for their kiddos. Frosty’s Village was a wonderful success, helping ensure that children in our foster care program experienced the joy and magic of the holidays.
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We are so grateful to everyone who donated, organized, and spread cheer. Our community's generosity truly made the season brighter for so many children! ❤️

💙Every year, 182 CASA Volunteers provide critical advocacy for children in foster care; supporting them in the courtroom, school, and community throughout Sonoma County.
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Across California and the nation, CASA programs share one mission: ensuring every child in foster care has a trained, consistent advocate by their side.

Our program is proud to be one of more than 40 CASA programs across California, united by a shared commitment to children in foster care.

Through California CASA, our program benefits from:
• Statewide advocacy for child welfare reform
• Consistent volunteer training standards
• Shared best practices and data-driven strategies
• A unified voice for children at the state level
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This collaboration ensures children in Sonoma County receive advocacy rooted in the strongest research, policies, and practices available.

💙 You can show up for the CASA movement today:
👉 sonomacasa.org/givecasa25 🔗

So grateful for our longtime partnership with ! 🎄🍪
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From sweet treats to even sweeter hearts, you never fail to sprinkle joy where it’s needed most. Thank you for dropping off holiday cookies at the CASA office and bringing big smiles (and full bellies!) to our team.
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Your generosity makes the season extra merry and bright—one delicious bite at a time! ✨💛

It's that time of year!! Community, please join us for our annual winter youth holiday party.

ICFPP is hosting TWO sessions at Rebounderz Rohnert Park this year on Saturday December 20th. Families can register for either 3-6pm or 7-10pm.

Food for youth will be provided, and Turtle Island Tacos will be vending a Indian taco at a discounted rate of $5 per taco.

To register, scan the QR code on the flyer or follow this link: https://forms.gle/sWwQtPjb8utDPmWJ6

If you have any questions about the event or registering, please feel free to call 707-544-8509.

Every child deserves a voice in the courtroom, classroom and community! Someone to speak up for them when no one else can. That's what CASA volunteers do every single day! 💙
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This Giving Tuesday, help us SHOW UP for more kids. Your support through donating, volunteering, or sharing CASA’s mission helps ensure that every child has an advocate showing up for their future. ✨
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As you consider investing in your community on the biggest philanthropic day of the year, keep our Sonoma County children at heart and donate today! 🌎❤️
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To Donate Visit: sonomacasa.org/donate
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