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CASA of San Luis Obispo County
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Mission Statement
“CASA of San Luis Obispo County advocates for the best interest of abused and neglected children within the court system. CASA recruits, trains and supervises volunteers who advocate for this vulnerable population with the goal of ensuring that each and every child is permitted to grow up in a safe, nurturing and permanent home.” |
When a child is a victim of abuse or neglect and becomes a dependent of the juvenile court, the world becomes a bewildering maze -- the court deciding where the child should live and what services should be provided. A CASA volunteer becomes a trusted friend and security
for the child at a frightening, overwhelming time.
In the United States, over one million children become victims of child abuse or neglect every year. In San Luis Obispo County approximately . . .
- 650 children receive county services due to their abuse or neglect.
- 500 children are under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court due to abuse and neglect.
- 120 abused or neglected children have their own CASA volunteer to advocate for their unique needs and to speak for them in court.
- 380 abused or neglected children need a CASA volunteer.
CASA is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and depends on community donations to support the local CASA program.
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