court appointed special advocates of stanislaus county wishes to thank the following sponsors of our...

Court Appointed Special Court Appointed Special

Advocates of Stanislaus Advocates of Stanislaus CountyCounty

Wishes to THANK the following Wishes to THANK the following Sponsors of our Light of Hope Sponsors of our Light of Hope

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Blue Diamond Growers Blue Diamond Growers and their Employeesand their Employees

E&J Gallo Family VineyardsE&J Gallo Family Vineyards

The Kiwanis Club of North ModestoThe Kiwanis Club of North Modesto

Jim and Anne DeMartiniJim and Anne DeMartini

George and Gloria SkolGeorge and Gloria SkolZack and Larissa ZardoZack and Larissa Zardo



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TSM InsuranceTSM Insurance

IBEW Local #684IBEW Local #684

Mapes Ranch / Lyons InvestmentsMapes Ranch / Lyons Investments

Garrad and Dallas Marsh / McHenry Garrad and Dallas Marsh / McHenry BowlBowl

Arata, Swingle, Sodhi & Van EgmondArata, Swingle, Sodhi & Van Egmond

Beard Land Improvement CompanyBeard Land Improvement Company

Mattos NewspapersMattos Newspapers3


Advocates of Stanislaus CountyAdvocates of Stanislaus County

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The Honorable Linda McFaddenThe Honorable Linda McFaddenThe Honorable Nan Cohan Jacobs & The Honorable Nan Cohan Jacobs &

Dr. Stephen JacobsDr. Stephen JacobsSusan and Art AzevedoSusan and Art Azevedo

Art Weisberg / C.A. Reding CompanyArt Weisberg / C.A. Reding CompanyCA State Assembly Member Kristin CA State Assembly Member Kristin

OlsenOlsenConcetta / Paul TremayneConcetta / Paul Tremayne

CA State Senator Anthony CannellaCA State Senator Anthony CannellaThe Honorable Shawn BesseyThe Honorable Shawn Bessey

Central Valley Community BankCentral Valley Community BankSheelah GrantSheelah Grant

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The Honorable Jack & Paulette The Honorable Jack & Paulette JacobsonJacobson

Tom and Sharlene AjaTom and Sharlene AjaLee Palleschi / Cold House VodkaLee Palleschi / Cold House Vodka

The Stanislaus County Superior CourtThe Stanislaus County Superior CourtRichard Vargas and the Honorable Richard Vargas and the Honorable

Ann Q. AmeralAnn Q. AmeralThe Honorable Rick DistasoThe Honorable Rick Distaso

DOT FoodsDOT FoodsSharon and Bob DunbarSharon and Bob Dunbar

L. Edward and Terry ElliottL. Edward and Terry ElliottJan VissJan Viss

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Laura WilsonLaura WilsonGalletto RistoranteGalletto Ristorante

Grimbley Coleman CPAsGrimbley Coleman CPAsLarry and Patti HughesLarry and Patti HughesRichard and Judy JantzRichard and Judy Jantz

Odessa JohnsonOdessa JohnsonThe Law Offices of Dale WilsonThe Law Offices of Dale Wilson

Management SolutionsManagement SolutionsRobert and Linda MartelliRobert and Linda Martelli

David MeyersDavid MeyersJeanine and Dick MonteithJeanine and Dick Monteith

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Darin and Stacy GharatDarin and Stacy GharatThe Honorable Loretta BegenThe Honorable Loretta Begen

Randy and Sandy ClarkRandy and Sandy ClarkWendell and Peggy NaraghiWendell and Peggy NaraghiThe Honorable Marie SilveiraThe Honorable Marie Silveira

Robert FarraceRobert FarraceO’Brien’s MarketO’Brien’s Market

Operating Engineers Local 3Operating Engineers Local 3Jim and Ellen Redell BrownJim and Ellen Redell Brown

Jerry and Seena RhineJerry and Seena RhineAmie PrutchAmie Prutch

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Nana RedellNana RedellRuben VillalobosRuben Villalobos

Eve and Stephen RinghoffEve and Stephen RinghoffDon and Julie RidgeDon and Julie Ridge

Kim RoseKim RoseRandy and Sue SiefkinRandy and Sue Siefkin

Loren and Paula SuelzleLoren and Paula SuelzleJim and Sharon ToalJim and Sharon Toal

Tom and Grace Van GroningenTom and Grace Van GroningenDan and Janet WallDan and Janet Wall

James and Jessie WestJames and Jessie West

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Bill and Cathy ZoslockiBill and Cathy ZoslockiDoug and Carol StephensDoug and Carol Stephens

Richard and Nancy WilliamsenRichard and Nancy WilliamsenBrad BachBrad Bach

Miguel and Ana GarciaMiguel and Ana GarciaJen and Christian DittmanJen and Christian Dittman

Ed and Elizabeth PlataEd and Elizabeth PlataSusan Coelho MattosSusan Coelho Mattos

Robert and Lisa BumgardnerRobert and Lisa BumgardnerAlice and Brian MimmsAlice and Brian Mimms

5 Minute Car Wash5 Minute Car Wash

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Dr. Lenita WilliamsonDr. Lenita WilliamsonDr. Paula and Jon TremayneDr. Paula and Jon TremayneDr. Robert and Mary LeFevreDr. Robert and Mary LeFevre

Modesto Convention & Visitor’s Modesto Convention & Visitor’s BureauBureau

Renee’s Day SpaRenee’s Day SpaJohn SurlaJohn Surla

In – N – Out BurgerIn – N – Out BurgerGuy and Jodi MiligiGuy and Jodi Miligi

Del Rio Country Club and their StaffDel Rio Country Club and their StaffSpring Creek Golf & Country ClubSpring Creek Golf & Country Club

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Eva Lopez - OntiverosEva Lopez - OntiverosStephens Realty & DevelopmentStephens Realty & Development

Jill and DL MautinoJill and DL MautinoStewart & JasperStewart & Jasper

The Yoga LoftThe Yoga LoftThe Hair Loom SalonThe Hair Loom SalonC’est Joli BoutiqueC’est Joli Boutique

Dr. Curt AndreDr. Curt AndreBrandy BrickerBrandy Bricker

Harry and Jill Broumas / Harry’s Harry and Jill Broumas / Harry’s AffairsAffairs

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Cassandra SowellCassandra SowellMarian KaanonMarian Kaanon

Ciccarrelli JewelersCiccarrelli JewelersRossini MeanswearRossini Meanswear

Jennifer CoreyJennifer CoreyMonica DelgadoMonica Delgado

E & J Gallo SpiritsE & J Gallo SpiritsThe Mediterranean MarketThe Mediterranean Market

The Redwood Café at Vintage The Redwood Café at Vintage GardensGardens

Sabine Saso and Ramina UshanaSabine Saso and Ramina Ushana

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Court Appointed Special Court Appointed Special Advocates of Stanislaus Advocates of Stanislaus

CountyCounty

We are governed by a Local Board Of We are governed by a Local Board Of DirectorsDirectors

We Are A 501 c 3 Non-Profit OrganizationWe Are A 501 c 3 Non-Profit Organization

Our Mission StatementOur Mission Statement

To provide quality advocacy To provide quality advocacy services for all abused and services for all abused and neglected children in the neglected children in the

dependency system through the dependency system through the use of trained volunteers.use of trained volunteers.

Tonight, CASA of Stanislaus County is proud to honor

the Stanislaus County Children

and Families Commission, The Honorable Ann Q.

Ameral and Community

Services Agency Social Workers Kari Brandt and Mark Morrison.

Who We Are And How We BeganWho We Are And How We Began

• CASA CASA is an acronym for Court is an acronym for Court Appointed Special Advocates and Appointed Special Advocates and provides a voice for abused and provides a voice for abused and neglected childrenneglected children

• CASA CASA was created in 1977 to make was created in 1977 to make sure the abused and neglected sure the abused and neglected children who suffered at home would children who suffered at home would not continue to be abused or neglected not continue to be abused or neglected at the hands of the systemat the hands of the system

• CASA of Stanislaus County CASA of Stanislaus County is a is a support to the dependent children of support to the dependent children of the court who move from one the court who move from one temporary home to another; who often temporary home to another; who often have no family to call their own and have no family to call their own and who are more likely to face who are more likely to face homelessness, unemployment and homelessness, unemployment and prison as adultsprison as adults

• CASA of Stanislaus County CASA of Stanislaus County was was established on October 11, 2001 at the established on October 11, 2001 at the request of the Superior Court of request of the Superior Court of Stanislaus CountyStanislaus County

Who We Are And How We BeganWho We Are And How We Began

• CASA of Stanislaus County CASA of Stanislaus County was established to obtain detailed was established to obtain detailed information about a dependent information about a dependent child and their case and report child and their case and report the information to the courtthe information to the court

• CASA of Stanislaus County CASA of Stanislaus County was founded to help alleviate the was founded to help alleviate the increased case-load on the court increased case-load on the court and the Stanislaus County Child and the Stanislaus County Child Welfare systemWelfare system

What We DoWhat We Do

• CASA of Stanislaus County CASA of Stanislaus County provides an independent view of provides an independent view of the case to the court to help them the case to the court to help them make the best decision for the make the best decision for the child (ren)child (ren)

• CASA of Stanislaus County is CASA of Stanislaus County is a collaborative partner and a collaborative partner and often a significant resource often a significant resource for the Court, the Social for the Court, the Social Worker and the Attorney Worker and the Attorney assigned to the caseassigned to the case

What Is A CASA Advocate?What Is A CASA Advocate?

An Advocate is …An Advocate is …

• a voice for a child during the court a voice for a child during the court processprocess• a sworn Officer of the Courta sworn Officer of the Court• working towards permanent placement working towards permanent placement for the for the children they servechildren they serve• has access to confidential records by has access to confidential records by court ordercourt order• always represents the always represents the best interestbest interest of of the the childchild• a screened, trained, and supervised a screened, trained, and supervised volunteervolunteer• a fact finder of each child’s circumstancesa fact finder of each child’s circumstances• an active participant advocating services, an active participant advocating services,

support and stability - all in the best support and stability - all in the best interest of the childinterest of the child

• provides an independent report to the provides an independent report to the courtcourt• honest, ethical and committed to their honest, ethical and committed to their childchild

Must be 21 years of ageMust be 21 years of age Pass background check and screening Pass background check and screening

requirementsrequirements Complete a Personal InterviewComplete a Personal Interview Provide Three letters of Provide Three letters of

recommendationrecommendation Complete 36 initial hours CASA trainingComplete 36 initial hours CASA training Complete 10 hours of Court ObservationComplete 10 hours of Court Observation Participate with 12 hours of ongoing Participate with 12 hours of ongoing

training annuallytraining annually Make a minimum 18 month commitmentMake a minimum 18 month commitment Accept supervision by Case ManagerAccept supervision by Case Manager

Volunteers may not be employed as a Volunteers may not be employed as a foster parent, employee of CASA, foster parent, employee of CASA,

Community Services Agency, probation, Community Services Agency, probation, the County District Attorney or Pubic the County District Attorney or Pubic

Defenders OfficeDefenders Office

Advocate Qualifications

Our First Graduating Class of Advocates (2003)

Contact us for more Contact us for more information:information:

[email protected]@stanct.orgwww.casaofstanco.org

http://www.casaofstanco.org/

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