Court Appointed Special Advocates

The Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Merced County celebrated the successful graduation of their 31st Class on Tuesday evening. After making their way into the Juvenile Dependency Courtroom of the honorable Judge Donald J. Proietti, the six new graduates were officially welcomed into their new roles with a…

The Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Merced County swore in their newest class of nine advocates last Wednesday inside Merced County Superior…

BY CATHIE LANCASTER CASA Executive Director It's June! This is the time for Grads and Dads! Sadly, many of the foster youth in Merced County do not…

The women were looking gorgeous with fabulous dresses and fancy hats. The men were simply beaming with big smiles. It was the annual Derby Night to support local foster youth through the efforts of CASA of Merced County at the fairgrounds last weekend. CASA volunteers work as advocates for children in the foster care system. Derby…

They are supposed to be friends, confidants and people who watch out for the best interests of children going through the juvenile court system. Fourteen…