CASA of Orange County - Court Appointed Special Advocates

09/10/2026

🐴Community Spotlight: Healing With Horses💙

We’re grateful to Free Rein Sanctuary for creating a space where CASA youth can slow down, connect, and experience something new alongside their advocates. Through time with the horses, guided reflection, and shared experiences, youth had opportunities to explore trust, communication, confidence, and self-awareness.

A special thank you to President & Co-Founder Justine Makoff, CASA & Free Rein Volunteer Peggy Pence, and the entire Free Rein team for welcoming our youth and helping make this experience so meaningful. We’re proud to partner with organizations that create new opportunities for the youth we serve.

🔗 Read the full story: https://www.casaoc.org/casa-blog/healing-with-horses-casa-oc-youth-find-connection-at-free-rein-sanctuary

09/10/2026

💙 Celebrating our September Advocate of the Month, Eliane Ortuno!

Eliane has found CASA’s HELP Model—which organizes advocacy around four pillars: Health, Education, Life Skills, and Permanency—to be a useful framework for shaping her advocacy with the boys she supports.

We’re grateful for Eliane’s dedication and the thoughtful way she continues to show up for her youth. Want to learn more about becoming a CASA volunteer? Join an upcoming Information Session!

🔗 Sign up here: www.casaoc.org/become-a-casa

09/01/2026

There’s a reason this day has become such a beloved part of the holiday season in Orange County.

The Friends of CASA Holiday Luncheon brings together some of our community’s most generous supporters for an unforgettable afternoon of fashion, friendship and giving, all in support of CASA of Orange County - Court Appointed Special Advocates and the children it serves.

We’re so proud to see this tradition recognized, and even more excited for what’s ahead this December. Will we see you there? It WILL sell out! Secure your spot today 🎄 https://www.casaholidayluncheon.org/ 🎄

Thank you to our friends at Modern Luxury Riviera OC, Diana McBride and Allison Mitchell, for this recognition! We 🫶 you!

09/01/2026

08/18/2026

⛳ Golf with Purpose. Change a Child’s Story, One Swing at a Time.

We’re grateful to the incredible sponsors and community partners helping make the 2026 CASA OC Golf Classic possible on September 25, 2026 at Monarch Beach Golf Links.

Your support helps CASA OC recruit, train, and support dedicated advocates who provide a consistent, caring voice for children and youth experiencing foster care. 💙

Your commitment makes this day and the impact it creates possible.

🏌️ Want to join us? Sponsorship and player opportunities are still available:
🔗 https://www.casaclassicgolf.org/sponsorship

08/17/2026

HELP in Action: Health Advocacy ❤️

This quarter, we’re highlighting Health through the experience of CASA volunteer Darla Holland and the young person she serves, Shawn. Darla supported Shawn as he learned to take a more active role in his medical care, including navigating the transition from pediatric to adult care. Her support helped him build confidence and take greater ownership of his health.

That’s HELP in Action. 💙

08/14/2026

We loved welcoming our friends from CASA of Los Angeles to CASA of Orange County this week for a day of connection, conversation, and shared learning.

Different counties, one shared mission. We’re grateful for the opportunity to exchange ideas, strengthen our development teams, and continue building a stronger CASA community together.

08/14/2026

💙 Board Member Spotlight: Padideh Jafari.

Padideh’s lifelong commitment to advocacy began with a passion for law and a belief in speaking up for those who need a voice. Today, she brings that same dedication to CASA OC, first as a board member and now as a CASA volunteer advocating for a youth in the Youth Justice System.

We’re proud to have Padideh’s leadership, experience, and heart as part of the CASA OC community.

Read her full story: https://www.casaoc.org/casa-blog/a-voice-for-the-voiceless-padideh-jafaris-journey-to-casa-oc