Marin
Advocates for Children (MAC)
is the independent voice for victims of child abuse
and neglect, and the leading non-profit agency for
the prevention of child abuse in the community.
The Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)program
advocates for the best interests of children who are dependents
of the Marin Juvenile Court, helping
to ensure they have a chance to live in a safe and permanent home.
The
Child Abuse Prevention Council (CAPC)program
helps prevent child abuse through community education and training,
and promotes policies and services that
help support families and children.
The Administrative
Office of the Courts, a division of the Judicial Council of
California, hosted the Blue Ribbon Commission on Foster
Care. Please click here and view the video news broadcast
on November 13th titled “CASA Testifies at Foster Care
Commission hearing”.
CASA
Training: Apply now to become a CASA volunteer and attend the
next training session scheduled for September 6 to October
4, 2008. Read the CASA Frequently Asked Questions, section
of this site and if you are interested in pursuing this volunteer
opportunity, fill
out our application and download
a detailed schedule. If you're interested, but unable to
attend the September session, please fill
out our application and we will notify
you of the next session.
3rd
Annual "Tee It Up 4 CASA" Sept.
15, 2008 / Come and play golf at one of the most
beautiful course in Marin - San Geronimo Golf Course
- all while helping in to benefit CASA. Click
here for the details. Click
here to see photos from the 2nd Annual
Tournament.