CASA of Santa Barbara County

06/05/2026

When you donate to CASA, your gift gets put straight to work supporting local children in the foster care system.

Explore how your dollar makes a difference - https://www.sbcasa.org/impact/

06/02/2026

Welcome, future CASAs! 💙

Today is the first day of our June CASA Training, and we are excited to begin this journey with such an inspiring group of future advocates. We look forward to the growth, connections, and impact this class will make for the children we serve.

Interested in becoming a CASA volunteer? Visit sbcasa.org to learn more and join our next training class!

05/26/2026

As National Foster Care Month comes to a close, we reaffirm our commitment to ensuring every child has a voice and a safe place to call home. Thank you to the volunteers, foster parents, and community partners who make this mission possible in Santa Barbara County. Together, we are building a future where every child’s story is defined by hope and possibility rather than disruption.

🔗 Join our mission: sbcasa.org/volunteer

05/25/2026

For the 26 youth on our waitlist between the ages of 12 and 21, advocacy is about the bridge to adulthood.

These teenagers and young adults are navigating high school, college plans, and the daunting reality of aging out of the system. They need a CASA to ensure they have the resources and support necessary to transition into a successful, independent life.

🔗 Be a mentor: sbcasa.org/volunteer
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05/25/2026

Today on Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
We are grateful for their service and the freedoms we enjoy because of them.

05/20/2026

Today, a set of siblings shared a picnic and collected shells at the beach. Since they live in different placements, their CASAs worked together to coordinate a visit dedicated entirely to just being family. Protecting these sibling bonds is one of the most vital roles our advocates play.

🔗 Keep families connected: sbcasa.org/volunteer

05/19/2026

This week, we celebrate the incredible courage and resiliency shown by youth in foster care. Their journey is often filled with uncertainty, yet they continue to look forward. We also honor the advocates and resource families who walk beside them, providing the stability and support needed to turn that resilience into a brighter future. Every child deserves to be safe and to have a permanent home where they can truly succeed.

🔗 Walk with them: sbcasa.org/volunteer

05/19/2026

We’re excited to be part of the Old Town Orcutt Farmers Market this Wednesday! Come enjoy a fun evening of local vendors, food, and music, and be sure to stop by our booth to learn how you can support children in the foster care system.

Mark your calendars for the first Old Town Orcutt Farmers Market of the season, happening this Wednesday, May 20! Join us on Marcum Street from 4:30 to 7:30 PM for an evening full of local flavor and lots of fun.

Come visit and shop with our amazing vendors featuring fresh, locally grown produce, handcrafted goods, plants and flowers, select local nonprofits, kids’ activities, and unique artisan treasures from across the Central Coast.

Come hungry and enjoy delicious meals from our food trucks, and don’t forget to bring a lawn chair so you can relax and enjoy live music by Mercantile Sessions ()!

Welcome to Old Town Orcutt, where history meets heart!

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05/18/2026

This week, we are looking at a specific gap in our volunteer force. Right now, there are 65 boys on our waitlist waiting for a consistent male role model.

These young men benefit deeply from having an advocate who understands their perspective and can help them navigate the complexities of the dependency system. If you have been looking for a way to lead through service, this is it.

🔗 Join the challenge: sbcasa.org/volunteer
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05/15/2026

You might think you need a leather jacket, a tour bus, and a sold-out crowd to make an impact. You might think you need a huge platform to be someone’s hero. But to a child on our waitlist, you are a rock star simply because you are the one person who does not cancel. You just have to be there.

🔗 Be the steady presence: sbcasa.org/volunteer