The document discusses the role and impact of CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteers who work with foster youth. It provides facts about how foster youth with a CASA volunteer are more likely to be adopted, complete high school, and avoid drugs and incarceration. It also addresses frequently asked questions about the CASA program, noting that volunteers spend time regularly with children in foster care, advocate for them in court, and see their cases through to resolution.

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.