CASA of San Mateo County

The Organization recruits, trains and supports adult community volunteers who are assigned to advocate for youth, ages 0 through 21, who are in the child welfare or juvenile justice system. These volunteers are often the only consistent adults spending time with and advocating for youth who find themselves in the foster care and juvenile justice systems. The Organization volunteers focus on the needs and best interests of children, providing stability as children and their families navigate traumatic circumstances. Specifically, the mission is to ensure that all children under the protection of the court because of abuse or neglect have a consistent and caring adult who speaks on their behalf and helps them reach their full potential.