Court Appointed Special Advocates

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Siskiyou County provides a voice for abused and neglected children in the juvenile court process.

The CASA Mission:

Our CASA program recruits, screens and trains community volunteer advocates. Our mission is to monitor foster children’s progress through court proceedings, assess and inform the court of the children’s needs and progress and work toward permanent and safe placement of each child in a timely manner.

What does a CASA do?

CASA volunteers are adults who become stable, caring friends to abused and neglected children and strong voices in court on their behalf. A volunteer establishes a one-on-one relationship with a foster child and gives 2-3 hours per week communicating with the child (usually in person) and others involved in the child’s life while advocating for that child’s safety and best interest. Appointed by the court, CASAs ensure that our foster children don’t get lost in an overburdened system.

Our Goals:

  • Monitor the child's progress throughout the court proceedings, providing continuity and emotional support for the child.
  • Assess and inform the court of the child's needs, desires, and progress.
  • Work towards permanent and safe placement of the child in a timely manner.
  • Educate the public and help create awareness of the plight of children involved in the dependency process.
  • Recruit and train enough volunteers by 2025 that every foster child who wants one can have a CASA.

Testimonials

Learn More About Becoming a CASA Volunteer
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Lori Keyser-Boswell

CASA Program Manager
Lori@YESiskiyou.org

Siskiyou County has been Lori's home since 1997, and it is here that she and her husband raised their sons and daughter. Prior to living in this area, she grew up working the berry and bean fields of the Willamette Valley in Oregon. She then pursued degrees in psychology and divinity in Tacoma and Berkeley. Lori has since lived in southcentral Alaska and eastern North Dakota.

Lori Keyser-Boswell
CASA Program Manager

Lori@YESiskiyou.org

Siskiyou County has been Lori's home since 1997, and it is here that she and her husband raised their sons and daughter. Prior to living in this area, she grew up working the berry and bean fields of the Willamette Valley in Oregon. She then pursued degrees in psychology and divinity in Tacoma and Berkeley. Lori has since lived in southcentral Alaska and eastern North Dakota.

Lori Keyser-Boswell

CASA Program Manager
Lori@YESiskiyou.org

Siskiyou County has been Lori's home since 1997, and it is here that she and her husband raised their sons and daughter. Prior to living in this area, she grew up working the berry and bean fields of the Willamette Valley in Oregon. She then pursued degrees in psychology and divinity in Tacoma and Berkeley. Lori has since lived in southcentral Alaska and eastern North Dakota.

Contact Us


Location

Address:
Y.E.S. Youth Empowerment Siskiyou
P.O. Box 1337 Yreka, CA 96097

Phone:
(530) 841-0844 

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