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Advocate of the Month | Katherine Dickinson
CASA of Orange County Celebrates 40 Years of Advocacy for Children in Foster Care
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Orange County marked its 40th anniversary with a celebratory event on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at Oak Creek Golf Club in Irvine. More than 150 guests—including current and former CASA volunteers, staff, board members, and community supporters—gathered to honor the organization’s legacy of service to children in foster care.
The Advocate Hub: Building a Smarter Future for CASA
CASA of Orange County unveils The Advocate Hub, a new Salesforce-powered platform designed to boost efficiency, empower volunteers, and showcase the life-changing impact of CASA advocacy through data.
CASA OC Board Member Spotlight | Courtney Thom
Advocate of the Month | Marc Potter
CASA OC Affinity Groups
John's Picnic 2025
Advocate of the Month | Valerie Arenella
Advocate of the Month | Carly Owens
CASA OC Board Member Spotlight | Inga Sanders-Marcereau
Advocate of the Month | Joel Rakow
CASA of Orange County Raises Over $1.38 Million at Annual CASA Celebration Gala
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Orange County hosted its annual CASA Celebration on Saturday, May 17, at the stunning Pendry Newport Beach. The unforgettable evening brought together 260 passionate supporters, all united in the mission to provide trained volunteer advocates for children in Orange County who have experienced abuse, neglect, or abandonment. The event exceeded all expectations, raising over $1,380,000.
Community Partnership | Ocean Institute
Advocate of the Month | Barbara Patz
Understanding Predatory Behavior: How CASA Helps Keep Youth Safe
ECOS X CASA OC | Earth Day Celebration
Inside CASA: Juvenile Justice
Advocate of the Month | Jeff Roedersheimer
“I believe you are the five people you hang out with, and the more good, stable adults we can put around these kids, the better chance they have. They see a different path, a different way to behave, a different way to treat people, and that’s who they become. We’re human, we’re adaptable, but if we don’t have those good influences around us, we will succumb to that.” Jeff Roedersheimer, CASA Volunteer & Boardmember
Advocate of the Month | Paul Hardy
“The CASA training was fantastic. I’ve been through all sorts of training in my corporate career and I thought the CASA training was excellent. It’s a different role, most people have no idea what kids in foster care have been through. The training helped us to understand that and gave us techniques to support our youth which were really, really good.” - Paul Hardy, CASA Volunteer