California Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Association
California Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Association
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About this organization
Mission
The mission of California CASA is to ensure that children and youth in the child welfare and juvenile justice systems have both a voice and the services they need to thrive. We achieve this by strengthening and empowering California’s network of local CASA programs and advocating for effective child welfare policies and practices.
About
California Court Appointed Special Advocate Association ensures that children & youth in the foster care system have a voice and the services they need for a stable future. We connect all of California’s 44 local CASA programs through statewide meetings, training sessions, and online communication networks. We raise awareness of the need for Court Appointed Special Advocates across our state and provide support, advice, resources, and oversight to maintain high-quality programs that serve children’s best interests. We advocate for legislation that benefits children in foster care and the CASA volunteers who work on their behalf.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing clearly states the mission of the non-profit as “Founded in 1987, the mission of california court appointed special advocate (casa)association is to ensure that children in the foster care system have both a voice and the services that they need for a stable future. we achieve this goal by strengthening california's network of local casa programs and advocating for child welfare policy and practice.”.
When outlining its functions, they were explained as: “California court appointed special advocate (casa) associations mission is to ensure that children in the foster care system have both a voice and the services that they need for a stable future.”.
- In compliance with legal regulations, the non-profit has reported their state of operation as CA.
- The filing records the non-profit's address for 2020 as 3525 Del Mar Heights Rd 243, San Diego, CA, 921302122.
- As of 2020, the non-profit's form reports a total of 11 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $354,927.
- The CEO's salary plan within the organization is subject to review and endorsement by an independent body.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 17 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1987.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization engages in lobbying activities.
- The organization pays $821,253 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $176,194 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has grants to organizations.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.