Nonprofit

Child Advocates of Silicon Valley

San Jose, CA
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childadvocatessv.org/

  • Mission

    To be there for every foster child in Silicon Valley who has experienced abuse, neglect and/or abandonment.

    About Us

    We serve children aged birth to 21 years old who are placed in the Santa Clara County Dependency Court System (commonly referred to as foster care) for having experienced trauma in the form of abuse, neglect and/or abandonment. As an affiliate of the National Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Association, we are responsible for operating the CASA program in Santa Clara County according to the national guidelines, which entails recruiting, training and supporting CASA Volunteers.

    CASA Volunteers are appointed by a judge to be a mentor, advocate and a voice for a child in foster care. It can be a tough and demanding working with children in foster care but it is also very impactful. CASA Volunteers have the ability to help a child in foster care overcome the effects of having experienced trauma.

    Change the life trajectory of a foster child. Sign up for an info session on our website to learn more.

    Cause Areas Include

    • Community Development
    • Education
    • Human Rights & Civil Liberties
    • Legal Assistance
    • Volunteering

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