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Introduced
02/05/2025
02/05/2025
In Committee
02/18/2025
02/18/2025
Crossed Over
02/14/2025
02/14/2025
Passed
03/13/2025
03/13/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/18/2025
03/18/2025
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This measure would declare February 6, 2025, as CASA Appreciation Day in California.
AI Summary
This resolution recognizes February 6, 2025, as CASA Appreciation Day in California, highlighting the critical role of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) volunteers in supporting children in the foster care system. The resolution provides context about the challenges faced by children who are abused, neglected, or abandoned, noting that in 2023, approximately 67,229 California children were in foster care, with 8,012 CASA volunteers supporting 11,261 foster children by contributing 379,672 volunteer hours. CASA volunteers are trained community members appointed by judges to help children navigate the complex child welfare and legal systems, advocating for their best interests in court, school, and community settings. The resolution emphasizes the CASA mission of ensuring consistency and support for foster children, with a vision that every child in need will have a dedicated volunteer champion to help them find a safe and permanent home. By passing this resolution, the California Legislature aims to recognize and celebrate the important work of CASA volunteers in supporting vulnerable children.
Sponsors (55)
Mia Bonta (D)*,
Dawn Addis (D),
Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D),
Patrick Ahrens (D),
Juan Alanis (R),
David Alvarez (D),
Anamarie Avila Farias (D),
Jasmeet Bains (D),
Rebecca Bauer-Kahan (D),
Steve Bennett (D),
Marc Berman (D),
Tasha Boerner Horvath (D),
Isaac Bryan (D),
Lisa Calderon (D),
Jessica Caloza (D),
Juan Carrillo (D),
Damon Connolly (D),
Carl DeMaio (R),
Sade Elhawary (D),
Heath Flora (R),
Mike Fong (D),
Jesse Gabriel (D),
Robert Garcia (D),
Mike Gipson (D),
Mark González (D),
Matt Haney (D),
Gregg Hart (D),
Jacqui Irwin (D),
Corey Jackson (D),
Ash Kalra (D),
Tom Lackey (R),
Josh Lowenthal (D),
Al Muratsuchi (D),
Stephanie Nguyen (D),
Liz Ortega (D),
Blanca Pacheco (D),
Darshana Patel (D),
Gail Pellerin (D),
James Ramos (D),
Rhodesia Ransom (D),
Robert Rivas (D),
Celeste Rodriguez (D),
Michelle Rodriguez (D),
Chris Rogers (D),
Blanca Rubio (D),
Pilar Schiavo (D),
Jose Solache (D),
Esmeralda Soria (D),
Catherine Stefani (D),
Tri Ta (R),
Avelino Valencia (D),
Greg Wallis (R),
Chris Ward (D),
Buffy Wicks (D),
Lori Wilson (D),
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Res. Chapter 22, Statutes of 2025. (on 03/18/2025)
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