Santa Barbara County citizens are the heart of CASA, unselfishly and heroically, they change the direction of lives for Santa Barbara’s most vulnerable children.

I had the privileged opportunity to spend time with one of our former CASA children. He is now eighteen years old with a full, happy life just beginning to unfold. I know he will achieve greatness and I also know he couldn’t have excelled or survived without the constant support of his CASA.

I speak for the entire CASA Staff and Board, when I say I
am so honored to direct this important community organization, to work in concert with our exceptional volunteers and the Santa Barbara County Courts to ensure that our
children and their futures are protected.

Thank you to the Santa Barbara community for your efforts and for caring for our children.

Respectfully,

Maria W. Long, Executive Director