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Casa Of San Luis Obispo County

Casa Of San Luis Obispo County

San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Tax ID77-0316227

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About this organization

Revenue

$857,104

Expenses

$844,875

Website

slocasa.org

Mission

CASA of San Luis Obispo County advocates for the best interests of abused and neglected children within the court system. CASA recruits, trains and supervises volunteers who advocate for this vulnerable population with the goal of ensuring that each and every child grows up in a safe, nurturing and permanent home. We serve children from birth to age 21, providing a highly trained volunteer who helps assure no child "slips through the cracks" of the child welfare system. Studies show children with a CASA spend less time in foster care, are more likely to graduate high school, and are less likely to be involved with the criminal justice system. CASA is about one person making a positive impact in the life of an abused and/or neglected child.

About

During this fiscal year CASA of San Luis Obispo County held five thirty hour training sessions for new volunteers. Training subjects included mandated reporter training, the effects of drug and alcohol abuse and violence on children and families, dependency law, child development, understanding diverse cultures, and writing court reports. Fifty-three volunteers were trained and sworn in by the Juvenile Court Judge. Fifty took their first case during this period as well. Our volunteers donated more than 24,000 hours and drove more than 115,000 miles to fulfill their CASA duties. Each volunteer was assigned to an Advocate Supervisor who supervises no more than 30 volunteers. The volunteers review all information concerning their assigned child including reports from social workers as well as medical and school records. The CASA volunteer is assigned to that child until the case is resolved in court. The volunteer prepares a court report prior to each hearing. This report contains objective, relevant information and makes recommendations on the childs best interests including reunification with parents, placement and plan for permanency, medical needs, mental health issues and educational concerns. The Juvenile Court Judge reviews the CASA reports and may ask the advocate for additional information and set additional review dates for receipt of that information. The CASA volunteer often provides information not otherwise available to the court, for example observations on relationships, academic performance, behavior that may warrant mental health services or counseling. The volunteer identifies services that are needed. This enables the judge to have more complete data. The CASA volunteer provides an unbiased extra set of eyes on the child in an overburdened system.Children require more than safety and shelter while they are in foster care. Their needs are often quite complicated, with issues ranging from the trauma inherent in abuse and neglect, remedial education needs and overlooked health concerns. CASA advocacy helps ensure access to appropriate health, mental health and dental services. Additionally, CASA volunteers are excellent role models for the children. With numerous studies documenting the positive impact that mentoring has on reducing negative behaviors such as substance abuse, violence, school failure and absenteeism, gang involvement and delinquency. The CASA volunteers positive and close relationship to the child provides stability during a time of uncertainty. Through weekly visits, volunteers provide a consistent adult friend that influences the childs ability to make good choices, to form healthy and trusting relationships, and behave responsibly. CASA volunteers interaction helps to empower the child to overcome the negative consequences of their abuse and neglect. CASA helps to ensure that children do not get lost in the system and brings childrens needs and circumstances to the attention of the juvenile court so that needed services are ordered. Advocating in the court and the community for the childs best interest, volunteers help create a safe, stable life for the child until the case is resolved in court, while also acting as a friend and mentor. During this tax year 181 volunteer advocates provided advocacy services as described above for 279 children in San Luis Obispo County.

Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing

The filing specifies the mission of the non-profit as “Casa advocates for the best interest of abused and neglected children within the court system. casa recruits, trains and supervises volunteers who advocate for this vulnerable population with the goal of ensuring that each child grows up in a safe, nurturing and permanent home.”.

When explaining its duties, they were described as: “Casa advocates for the best interest of abused and neglected children within the court system. casa recruits, trains and supervises volunteers who advocate for this vulnerable population with the goal of ensuring that each child grows up in a safe, nurturing and permanent home.”.

  • The state in which the non-profit is authorized to operate legally is CA.
  • According to the filing, the address of the non-profit for the year 2019 is PO BOX 1168, SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA, 93406.
  • The non-profit has reported 18 employees on their form for the year 2019.
  • 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 between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
  • Revenue less expenses is $12,229.
  • The CEO compensation strategy within the organization is determined through a thorough evaluation and endorsement by an independent source.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 14 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1993.
  • 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 O.
  • The organization pays $611,276 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $64,095 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 fundraising events.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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