1. Social Media Content- Twitter!
1. #WhyCASAWednesday- Foster youth with a CASA volunteer are more likely to be
adopted.
2. #WhyCASAWednesday- There are more than 200 children in just Fresno and Madera
counties that need a CASA volunteer.
3. #WhyCASAWednesday- One year of CASA advocacy costs less than one month of
foster care.
4. #WhyCASAWednesday- Foster youth with a CASA volunteer are less likely to fall into
drugs and gang violence.
5. #WhyCASAWednesday- Research has shown that it only takes one caring adult to
change a youth's life, a CASA volunteer can and will be just that.
6. #WhyCASAWednesday- Foster youth with a CASA volunteer are more likely to
complete high school and attend college
7. #WhyCASAWednesday- CASA volunteers reduce the amount of time that their
publicly provided attorney has to invest in the case.
8. #WhyCASAWednesday- Foster youth with a CASA volunteer are less likely to require
public assistance or be incarcerated.

2. 9. #WhyCASAWednesday- Having a CASA helps foster youth to be more likely to stay in
touch with their siblings.
10. #WhyCASAWednesday- Foster youth with a CASA volunteer are less likely to move
from home to home less often. http://bit.ly/2ds0Kir
11. #FAQFriday- If you are 21 years of age, you qualify to be a CASA volunteer.
12. #FAQFriday- All that is required to become an advocate is a valid drivers license and
a training provided by CASA
13. #FAQFriday- CASA volunteers come from all walks of life. There are no special
background requirements necessary to volunteer.
14. #FAQFriday- CASA volunteers have one case at a time and are the voice of that
child/children in court.
15. #FAQFriday- A CASA volunteer is involved with a case until it is resolved.
16. #FAQFriday- Difference: a CASA volunteer spends time regularly with the child,
forming a bond while the caseworker manages their case.
17. #FAQFriday- Once accepted, 30-hour training is provided for volunteers that cover
all of the aspects of being a CASA.
18. #FAQFriday- A recommended 15-20 hours per month of your free time should be
spent with your CASA child once you are a trained volunteer.
19. #FAQFriday- There are plenty of other volunteer opportunities available if being an
advocate does not work best for you
20. #FAQFriday- About one year should be dedicated to seeing a case through to the
end and making sure the child is taken care of.

3. 21. Foster children need mentors and advocates. Here is a video from Hopkins County,
KY CASA. #CASAForChildren #CASAFresnoMadera http://bit.ly/2dtNYwC
22. Aging out is a high-risk outcome for a child in foster care. A CASA can be what a child
needs to help prevent this http://bit.ly/2dkGdtK
23. A CASA volunteer is a crucial part of a foster youth’s life. Beautiful video explaining
how much a CASA can help! http://bit.ly/2e3pZGq
24. Be for the child who needs a voice #IAmForTheChild #CASAMaderaFresno
http://bit.ly/2dtLOxB
25. #CASAMaderaFresno #CASAForChildren
26. Help make positive changes in the lives of children in foster care- become a CASA!
http://bit.ly/2dyGUOp
27. Some personal stories from CASA volunteers. Learn more about becoming a CASA!
http://bit.ly/2dtNyHn
28. A CASA success story from Fresno Madera CASA. Become a CASA and you too can
help a child reach success! http://bit.ly/2dtOoDG
29. You can be the hero to a child in need. #CASAMaderaFresno http://bit.ly/2dfYDZi

4. 30. #FAQFriday A year is the recommended amount of time that you will need to
dedicate to your child.