Our Programs > Social Worker/CASA Resource Grants
“The family in Louisiana that received your grant very much appreciated the assistance. A 7-year-old boy had been placed for adoption with them just before Hurricane Katrina struck. Despite losing their home and belongings and needing to relocate, the family members persevered and met all the requirements necessary to adopt this little boy in a timely fashion.”— Carole Klassen, Adoption Social Worker, Santa Clara County, Social Worker Resource Grant
Children and Family Services Social Worker/CASA Resource Grants
What: Grants of up to $250 will be awarded to Social Workers or Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) to help meet the critical needs of clients who are children in dependency court. Examples include funding for eye glasses, dental care, medical testing, tickets to a sporting event, clothing, school supplies, tutoring, music lessons, summer camp, etc.
Who: Any Children & Family Services Social Worker or Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) working with foster care youth in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, San Mateo and Santa Clara counties is eligible to apply for a maximum of two grants in a one-year period, one per client.
How: We have made it easy! Simply fax in a description of your idea on county or agency letterhead, including the following information:
- Date and Notation that request is for a Social Worker/CASA Resource Grant
- Your Name, Title, Address, Telephone & Fax numbers
- Description of child, your request, and reason needed (impact it will have)
- Total Amount Requested and detail of how money will be spent itemizing unit prices; checks can be made payable to the social worker or CASA to oversee, or to a vendor (if paid to a vendor, please provide name of payee, and address; check will be mailed to the social worker/CASA)
- Application must have signature approval of your supervisor
Deadline: Send your fax in as soon as it is ready - money is limited. Funding will be immediately available, if approved.
Fax your application to (510) 645-1892
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