Our Mission

Why CASA Is Needed

Director's Note

Our Program Goal

Quick Program Overview

Our Staff

An Historical Look

Bay Area CASA Programs

Since our movement's inception in 1978, one of more than 900 National CASA programs, CASA throughout California has expanded into 40 county based programs. Through the vision of the Presiding Juvenile Court Judge of Sonoma County, Arnold Rosenfield; we became recognized in May of 1997 as the 32nd CASA program. Premiering under the umbrella of the Social Advocates for Youth program, CASA of Sonoma County became a private non-profit corporation in January of 1998 with the financial support of the Junior League of Napa/Sonoma counties, the Witkin Foundation, Sonoma County Community Foundation, and World Products Inc. Foundation.

Since our inception in 1996, CASA of Sonoma County has recruited over 400 volunteers who represent a broad cross-section of our community. They serve as child advocates, advisors, faculty, board members, consultants, and support personnel. Through support form the California Judicial Council, The Walter S. Johnson Foundation, The David Gold Foundation, The Witkin Foundation, National CASA, and many individual donors, Sonoma County CASA is now prepared for the next level of program growth. Our plans are to increase our caseload, expand staffing, and develop stronger public relations and marketing. We want all those who learn about CASA to be proud of what we will accomplish for the children of our community.