Court Appointed Special Advocates of Contra Costa County (CASA)

Address

2151 Salvio Street, Suite 295
Concord, CA 94520

(925) 256-7284

www.cccocasa.org

AKA:

CASA of Contra Costa County

Description:

Advocates for abused and neglected children in the Juvenile Dependency Court by providing CASA volunteers who develop a relationship with the child and advocate for their interest in court. Services are provided by trained volunteers who are appointed by the Court. Offers Therapy project volunteer opportunities for clinical therapists interested in donating 1 hour pro-bono per week to work via tele-therapy with youth in foster care.

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

April 11, 2022

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

2151 Salvio Street, Suite 295
Concord, CA 94520

Mailing

2151 Salvio Street, Suite 295
Concord, CA 94520

Contacts

Ann Wrixon

Primary Contact

Executive Director

casa@cccocasa.org

Phone Numbers

Main Number

(925) 256-7284

Fax

(925) 887-6770

Accessibility:

Handicap Accessible

Description

Advocates for abused and neglected children currently involved in the Juvenile Court process by providing these children with advocacy services. Services are provided by trained volunteers who are appointed by the Court.

Hours

Monday-Friday, 9am - 5pm

Required Documents

None

Eligibility

Children must be age 0-21 in foster care, and appointed to CASA by the juvenile dependency court (300s).

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Referral from judge, parent, foster parent, social services or probation officer appointed by the Juvenile Court.

Languages

English only

Service Area

Contra Costa County

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • California
    • Contra Costa County

    Telephone Numbers

    Number:
    925-887-6770
    Name:
    Fax
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    Description

    Offers volunteer project opportunity for clinical therapists interested in in donating 1 hours pro-bono per week to work via tele-therapy with youth in foster care. Youth are age 12 to 21 and have mild symptoms of depression and anxiety due to abuse and neglect. Sessions are held online in order to ensure that the youth can have ongoing therapy no matter where, or how often, they move within the state. Therapists who donate their time will be matched with one youth and will receive free CEUs for a course on trauma-focused CBT for youth and adolescents, a bi-weekly consultation group, and a HIPPAA Zoom license to conduct sessions.

    Hours

    Monday-Friday, 9am - 5pm

    Required Documents

    None

    Eligibility

    Volunteers must be able to pass a criminal background check, including fingerprinting. Must have a current license as an LPCC, LMFT, PSYD, PHD, MFCC, LCSW. One-year commitment required.

    Fees

    None

    Intake Procedure

    Attend an information session. Information session are offered several times a month. Call or look on line for the schedule.

    Languages

    English only

    Service Area

    Contra Costa Coutny

    Geography Served

      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    • California
      • Contra Costa County

      Telephone Numbers

      Number:
      925-256-7284
      Name:
      Main Number
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PX-1850) and related services within the Service Tree.

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