SAN LUIS OBISPO — CASA of San Luis Obispo County is seeking volunteers to become advocates for foster children who live in the South County. Approximately one-third of the children under the court’s jurisdiction for abuse or neglect live in South County.
A daytime training class will begin on September 23 at Grace Bible Church, 100 Rodeo Drive, Arroyo Grande. CASA recommends that anyone interested in this training visit www.slocasa.org for more information and to complete an application.
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of SLO County is a nonprofit organization that has been advocating for the best interests of abused and neglected children within the court system. CASA of SLO County recruits and trains volunteer advocates who are paired with individual children to learn their situations and stand up for their needs. CASA of SLO County is a local partner of National CASA, which oversees a network of more than 1,050 local community program offices. Since 1993, their mission is to ensure that each and every child grows up in a safe, nurturing and permanent home. For more information, visit www.slocasa.org.