Transportation Expense Support for CASA Volunteers

By providing scholarship funds only after public financial aid is maximized, foster youth gain equitable access to higher education, because this ensures private dollars fill critical gaps without duplicating existing resources. This strategy prioritizes efficiency and equity by positioning private funding as a backstop to public aid, targeting the unmet financial needs of foster youth pursuing college. Unlike unrestricted scholarships, this model requires coordination with financial aid offices to identify and cover remaining costs, ensuring that limited nonprofit resources are used where they are most needed.

By expanding CASA volunteer recruitment and program capacity, every foster child in Pima County can receive dedicated advocacy, because consistent, trained volunteer support improves child welfare outcomes and system accountability. This strategy focuses on systemic expansion of Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) services through targeted recruitment and operational support, ensuring equitable access for all abused, neglected, or abandoned children. Unlike strategies that provide direct material or financial aid, this approach strengthens the advocacy infrastructure surrounding foster youth, addressing root causes of systemic neglect. It complements direct support services by ensuring each child has a consistent, informed voice in court and care decisions.