Affinity Groups
CASA OC's affinity groups provide a space for volunteers to come together, connect, and share their unique experiences as advocates, and the layered challenges the youth they serve are facing. In addition to the opportunity to connect, the groups aim to focus on recruiting volunteers who mirror the demographics of the youth that we serve.
Comunidad CASA
Comunidad CASA is a group that provides Hispanic/Latinx volunteers and volunteers who are matched with Hispanic/Latinx youth, an opportunity to meet, connect and share their experiences as a CASA. Goals include developing community and sharing ideas for recruiting more Hispanic/Latinx volunteers.
Men of CASA
Men of CASA is a group composed of current advocates, staff, board, and community members with the interest of creating a community to rely on within CASA. The goals are to build camaraderie, share experiences, and develop ideas for recruiting more advocates that are men.
Young Professional CASAs
Young Professional CASAs (YPC) is CASA OC’s newest affinity group and is built around advocates who are 21-40 years of age. The group provides an opportunity for connection and networking with others in a similar age bracket facing the unique challenges of volunteering during this busy period of life.
Youth Justice
The Youth Justice Affinity Group launched in 2026 and is geared toward CASA’s who advocate for youth involved in the juvenile justice system. Meetings include learning from guest speakers, engaging with credible messengers, and building a CASA community to support advocates who walk alongside these youth.