Our mission is to ensure that abused and neglected children are provided with every available opportunity to begin a journey into healthy, productive lives. By introducing caring, responsible adults into their lives, we help break the cycle of abuse and neglect. By engaging trained volunteers, we empower people in our community to place children's needs and wellbeing as a priority.

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Welcome to CASA of Monterey County

MESSAGE FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR More than 300 local children live in the Monterey County's foster care system because of parental abuse, neglect or abandonment. In the face of trauma, stress and change these children need someone to be a reassuring presence focused on their best interests. The work of CASA is central to fulfilling our fundamental obligation to advocate for a child's right to be safe, treated with dignity, and learn and grow in the security of a loving family. Join with us - everyone can participate! Become a child's advocate; donate to CASA; serve as a volunteer for events or projects. Take action today... our community's most vulnerable children are depending on you! Sincerely, Siobhan Greene Executive Director  NEWS CASA of Monterey County is honored to be selected by the Child Abuse Prevention Council of Monterey County as the 2011 Community Partner Award recipient. The award includes acknowledgement by California State Senate, California State Assembly, and the United States Congress for CASA of Monterey County's commitment to excellence as a lead agency that prevents child abuse and neglect in Monterey County. Director David Ross Maradei of CAPC Monterey County wrote: "There is no question that the service provided by CASA staff and volunteers has changed and improved the lives of children and at-risk youth here in Monterey County." The goal of the Child Abuse Prevention Council is to reduce the incidence of child abuse and neglect. To achieve this goal CAPC coordinates prevention and awareness efforts in Monterey County. They provide free training for mandated reporters, educators, child care workers, and non-profit agencies that work with children. CAPC is a prime sponsor in support of community events and non-profit agencies who provide an array of family services. Members of the Council are appointed by the Board of Supervisors and represent a broad cross section of public officials, service organizations, and Monterey County citizens.