The Imperial Valley Children's Coalition (IVCC) successfully hosted its annual Back-to-School Shoe Drive, bringing together CASA children and Sheriff's Activities League (SAL) youth for a day focused on preparing children for a successful school year. The annual event provided brand-new shoes to children participating in CASA of Imperial County and the Imperial County Sheriff's Activities […]
Imperial County & Quechan Tribal CASA proudly celebrated the success of the inaugural Jaime Sinclair's Heroes of Literacy, a special literacy event designed to give children in foster care greater access to reading through comic books, traditional books, creativity, and positive interactions with trusted adults. Comic books can provide an especially meaningful connection for children […]
Imperial County & Quechan Tribal CASA is pleased to announce it has been awarded a $99,700 multi-year grant from the Sisters of St. Joseph Healthcare Foundation to support the organization's work advocating for abused and neglected children throughout Imperial County and the Quechan Tribal Court. The grant will provide $49,850 annually over a two-year period […]
CASA of Imperial County is proud to announce that Executive Director Alex Cardenas has been selected to serve on the National CASA/GAL Leadership Council (NLC) for the 2026 term, a prestigious appointment recognizing his leadership, commitment to child advocacy, and dedication to improving outcomes for children in foster care. The National Leadership Council is a […]
CASA of Imperial County brought together community members, supporters, and foster youth for a meaningful afternoon at "A Taste of Italy: Sharing Stories Through Food," held on March 14, 2026, at Cheval Farms. The benefit event supported the Jaime Sinclair Literacy Program, which promotes early reading, mentorship, and educational success for foster youth across Imperial […]
CASA IC has been awarded a $120,755.00 Growth Grant from the National Court Appointed Special Advocate/Guardian ad Litem (CASA/GAL) Association. CASA IC recruits, trains and supports volunteers who advocate for the best interests of children who are involved in judicial proceedings related to abuse or neglect. Volunteer advocates are trained to support children through regular […]
CASA of Imperial County is proud to announce a continued and impactful partnership with First Foundation Bank, which recently awarded funding for the Hope & Housing: Emergency Support for Emancipating Foster Youth Initiative. This critical program provides short-term, emergency housing to local foster youth as they transition out of care at age 18. The grant, […]
