CASA Welcomes New Advocates

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CASA Welcomes New Advocates

On Nov. 10, Santa Cruz County Superior Court Timothy Schmal swore in six community members as Court Appointed Special Advocates for children in foster care.

They are Diane Morgenstern, Peter Cooper, Susan Maroun, Melissa Hutchinson, Rebekah Herrick, Daniela Suarez and Ian Gillies.

CASA of Santa Cruz County recruits, trains, and supervises volunteer Advocates who are matched one on one with a child in the county’s dependency (foster care) court system advocating for them the entire time they have a case open with the Court. As officers of the court, CASA volunteers ensure that the children’s needs are recognized and their best interests are considered in the courtroom, school, and in the community.

There is a great need for bilingual and male volunteers, however people from all cultures and professions and of all ethnic and educational backgrounds are encouraged to learn more. n •••

For information on how to become a CASA volunteer advocate, contact Clarita Cortes at (831) 761-2956, ext. 102, or visit www.casaof santacruz.org/volunteer

Judge Timothy Schmal (center), Roxy Greenspan, CASA trainer (left), and new advocates.

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• All donations are directed to improve Aptos school sports related facilities and activities, “For Our Kids.” • ASF works in partnership with PVUSD to ef ciently develop facilities at AHS and its feeder schools. • Support from the community in the form of donated funds, donated material and labor, means we can complete projects economically. Ways to Give ... Have Fun With ASF – Sponsor or Attend an Event.

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