Court Appointed Special Advocates of Contra Costa County (CASA)
Address
2151 Salvio Street, Suite 295
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 256-7284
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
Phone Numbers
Main Number
(925) 256-7284
Fax
(925) 887-6770
Accessibility:
Handicap Accessible
Services
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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
- California
- Contra Costa County
- Contra Costa County
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Telephone Numbers
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
- California
- Contra Costa County
- Contra Costa County
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