CASA of Merced County
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CASA of Merced County's mission is to advocate for the best interests of abused & neglected children.
Once assigned by the Merced County Court, CASAs investigate each child’s specific circumstances and provide critical information essential to the judges’ decision-making process regarding their needs. Without this information, the judges may not be aware of a potentially unsafe environment or dangerous family situation. This is especially critical to the Merced County Juvenile Court system because so many children are processed through Merced County alone. Statistics from Merced County for 2009 are startling: 4,694 children in Merced County experienced at least one allegation of abuse or neglect. Approximately 700 children at any one time are in the foster care system in Merced County, with over half of these children facing permanency placement. In these cases there is no longer hope of reunifying the child with his or her parents. In other counties where a CASA is available, the judges often depend on the information provided by a CASA volunteer advocate to determine the best placement for the child.
09/29/2026
Thank you Ticket to Dream Foundation and Jazwares for teaming up to bring a little extra joy to foster youth this holiday season! These fun Squishmallows will bring smiles, cozy moments and holiday magic to our foster youth!
09/28/2026
This donation of stylish and fun clothing will help boost our foster teens’ confidence! Thank you Victoria's Secret and Ticket to Dream Foundation.
09/28/2026
We are happy to share that our CASA Volunteer and Intern, Josslyn Aguayo, attended the UC Merced Fostering Success Summit on Saturday. Thank you to the Guardian Scholars Program at UC Merced for hosting an event that helps build college pathways for foster youth.
09/25/2026
Yesterday Executive Director Cathie Lancaster had the honor of speaking at the Atwater Women’s Club. The club just celebrated their 100 year anniversary. A big thank you for allowing us to share about CASA!
09/24/2026
A big thank you to Five Below in Merced for supporting CASA of Merced County with a generous donation! 💙
09/24/2026
⛳️ Registration deadline is TOMORROW!
There’s still time to get your team registered for the 6th Annual Golf Fore CASA Tournament at Merced Golf & Country Club.
Bring your foursome, enjoy a day on the course, and support CASA of Merced County and the foster youth we serve.
Sponsorship opportunities are also available for businesses and community partners.
Registration deadline: Friday, September 25, 2026
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this year’s tournament!
🔗 https://mercedcasa.org/6th-annual-golf-fore-casa-tournament.html
09/23/2026
Today the Honorable Judge Bacciarini swore in another member of Class 66. Edgar is ready to make a difference in the life of foster youth in Merced County. Please join us in giving our newest CASA volunteer a warm welcome!
09/23/2026
Coffee with CASA is today from 11 am to 1 pm. Take this opportunity to learn how you can make a difference in the life of a foster youth in Merced County as a Court Appointed Special Advocate. We hope to see YOU there!
09/19/2026
There’s one more hour to make your way down to Dutch Bros to purchase a Mango Smoothie during Buck For Kids in support of CASA of Merced County. The Atwater, Livingston and two locations in Merced are waiting to help you with your purchase.
09/19/2026
There is still time to head over to the Dutch Bros in Merced, Atwater or Livingston to purchase beverages like this Shark Attack Rebel or a Double Rainbow Green Tea during Bucks For Kids. $1 for every beverage purchased today will be generously donated to CASA of Merced County so make your way over to get yours before 11 pm.
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Address
2824 Park Avenue
Merced, CA
95348
Opening Hours
| Monday | 8am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 5pm |
| Friday | 8am - 5pm |