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Join us in celebrating CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Monterey County's 30th anniversary in 2025, marking three decades of unwavering dedication to improving the lives of children and youth in foster care in Monterey County. Since its founding in 1995, CASA of Monterey County has worked tirelessly to ensure that every child and youth in foster care throughout the community has a voice, a champion, and the opportunity to thrive.

For 30 years, CASA of Monterey County has recruited, trained, and empowered community volunteers to serve as trusted advocates for children and youth who are victims of abuse and neglect. These trained volunteers work one-on-one with children and youth in foster care, providing them with a consistent and caring adult presence, navigating complex legal systems, ensuring that educational, medical, and therapeutic services are provided, and advocating for the young person’s best interests.

To commemorate this milestone, CASA of Monterey County will host a series of special events throughout 2025, including a 30th Anniversary kick-off event in partnership with the Salinas Valley Chamber of Commerce on January 23, 2025, and a community celebration on April 30, 2025. These events will bring together supporters, community leaders, and CASA‘s dedicated volunteer advocates to celebrate CASA’s successes and raise awareness about the ongoing needs of the populations that we serve.