2019 CATCHING DREAMS DRUM CIRCLE
JOIN US FOR AN EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME
Led by Rick Allen, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee and Drummer with Def Leppard; and Lauren Monroe, vocalist, songwriter, musician, and author, the Community Drum Circle brings people of all backgrounds and walks of life together. When we come into a drum circle, we enter a sacred place as community without judgment and mistrust, but with respect and compassion to heal one another and bring into focus the possibilities of who we truly are.
CASA of Monterey County improves the lives of children in the foster care system by pairing them with trained volunteers who advocate for them and stand by their side as stable adults they can count on.
In 2018…
As of March 1, 2019…
VIDEO: What role does a CASA play in a foster child’s life? Watch this video to learn more.
VIDEO: Our communities pay a huge price when children are significantly neglected and abused. Become a CASA volunteer and help vulnerable children heal, grow and become healthy, prosperous and productive adults. You can make a difference. The following short video from the Harvard University Center on the Developing Child talks about the importance of effective intervention and the significantly better, long-term outcomes in learning, health and parenting of our next generation.
OUR MISSION
To train and support community volunteers who advocate for abused or neglected children placed in foster care, upholding the children’s rights while pursuing a safe and permanent home.
CASA BLOG
2019 Graduate Update!
GRADUATE UPDATE: We are happy to present a few of this year’s graduates- 6 graduated from high school, and 1 from university! Planned outcomes are: 1 entering a Master’s Program, 1 will be attending UCLA, 3 are enrolled at a Community College, and 2 are on track for vocational schools/programs! Well done, all of you (including those not pictured below)! Keep up the excellent work!!!