Child Advocates of Silicon Valley

What Child Advocates of Silicon Valley does

Child Advocates of Silicon Valley is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1986 that operates the exclusive Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Program for Santa Clara County under National CASA Association standards. The organization recruits, trains, and supports community volunteers who are appointed by judges to advocate for the best interests of foster children aged birth to 21 who have experienced abuse, neglect, and/or abandonment. At any given time, more than 800 children are in the Santa Clara County foster system; the organization currently serves approximately 253 children with 132 on a waitlist, and 450+ CASA volunteers are recruited and supported annually. Core programs include the CASA advocacy program, the Essential Life Skills Program launched in 2025 for Non-Minor Dependents aged 18-21, and The Store resource room providing material goods to foster children.

The organization employs 30-40 staff members across leadership, program management, supervision, and administration, operating from a headquarters in San Jose with a secondary Milpitas office and a new Center for Advocacy and Enrichment. Its business model is donation-based, with revenue drawn from five streams: individual donations, corporate sponsorships, foundation grants (Sobrato Family Foundation, David and Lucile Packard Foundation, Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, Foxwynd Foundation, Kaiser Permanente), government funding (California CASA, Santa Clara County Social Services Agency, FIRST 5 Santa Clara County, California Governor's Office of Emergency Services), and signature fundraising events (Foster5K, Black White & Pink Ball, O'Leary Golf Classic, Passion Fashion & Everything Bold). The annual fundraising target is $3.8M. Services to foster children are provided free of charge; CASA volunteers pay a $55 non-refundable training fee covering background checks.

Strategic positioning rests on a regulatory mandate as the sole CASA operator in the county, four decades of brand equity, and an extensive corporate and foundation network anchored by a board featuring senior leaders from Google Cloud, Cisco, Rubrik, Morgan Lewis, McAfee, and Transcarent. Outcome metrics include 86% of children with needs met in physical health, 94% in emotional health, 82% in learning, and 93% showing longer-term positive impact. The organization holds the Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency, a 4-Star Charity Navigator rating, the HRC Foundation ACAF Innovator Seal for LGBTQ+ inclusion, and GreatNonprofits Top-Rated status. Geographic scope is constrained to Santa Clara County by its CASA mandate.

Name

Child Advocates of Silicon Valley

Legal name

Child Advocates of Silicon Valley

Website

https://childadvocatessv.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Child Advocates of Silicon Valley is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1986 that operates the exclusive Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Program for Santa Clara County, recruiting and training volunteers to advocate for foster children aged birth to 21 who have experienced abuse, neglect, or abandonment.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Foster Care Advocacy Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Child Welfare, Foster Care & Adoption Services (BPAGAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC), Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO)

Keywords

• Foster care advocacy
• Court special advocates
• Volunteer advocate programs
• Youth life skills
• Nonprofit social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Milpitas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals supporting foster youth programs. Donors can give online, by mail, or through planned giving vehicles.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorships for annual fundraising events including Black White & Pink Ball, O'Leary Golf Classic, and Passion Fashion & Everything Bold. Includes matching gift programs from employers.
3. Foundation Grants: Funding from foundations such as Foxwynd Foundation ($15,000 for Essential Life Skills Program), government grants, and corporate foundations including Sobrato Family Foundation, David and Lucile Packard Foundation, Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation.
4. Government Funding: Government support from California CASA, California Governor's Office of Emergency Services, Santa Clara County Social Services Agency, FIRST 5 Santa Clara County, and city grants from Milpitas and Sunnyvale.
5. Fundraising Events: Revenue from signature events including Foster5K race, Black White & Pink Ball gala, golf tournament, and Passion Fashion & Everything Bold event. Also includes third-party fundraisers and car donations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Child Advocates of Silicon Valley operates the Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program in Santa Clara County, recruiting, training, and supporting community volunteers appointed by judges to advocate for children in foster care. Services are provided free of charge to children aged birth to 21 experiencing abuse, neglect, or abandonment. The organization also runs the Essential Life Skills Program preparing older foster youth for independent adulthood and maintains The Store resource center providing clothing, supplies, and gifts to foster children.

Product overview

Child Advocates of Silicon Valley operates as a nonprofit organization providing advocacy services for foster children through its Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program. The organization offers a unified service model consisting of: the core CASA Program that recruits and trains volunteer advocates for children in foster care; the Essential Life Skills Program that prepares older foster youth for independence; and The Store resource center that provides material support to foster children. These services work together to ensure every foster child in Santa Clara County has advocacy support and resources to thrive.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program Core program that recruits, trains, and supports community volunteers who are appointed by judges to advocate for the best interests of children in foster care. Volunteers stay with each case for up to 18 months or until the case is closed, serving children from birth to 21 years old in the Santa Clara County Dependency Court System.
• Essential Life Skills Program Program that helps Non-Minor Dependents (NMDs), foster youth aged 18-21, prepare for life after exiting the foster care system by teaching financial literacy, employment readiness, housing navigation, and mental wellness.
• The Store (Resource Room) On-site resource room at the main office providing new items including clothes, shoes, school supplies, backpacks, activity supplies, games, toys, and gift cards free for CASA Volunteers to give to their foster children.

Quantifiable outcome

• 86% of children have all or some needs met in physical health domain
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• RubrikcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 17 May 2026Presenting sponsor of 10th Annual Foster5K + Kids Dash, the organization's flagship awareness and fundraising event.
• Canine CompanionssecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 May 2026Therapy dog organization providing comfort animals at KIDSTRAVAGANZA event for foster youth emotional support.
• Allera SportssecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 May 2026Sports organization hosting physical activity stations at 5th Annual KIDSTRAVAGANZA for foster youth.
• Crema Coffee RoastingminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 May 2026Local business running monthlong give-back campaign during Foster Care Awareness Month.
• The Pasta MarketminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 May 2026Local restaurant featuring signature dish benefiting Child Advocates during Foster Care Awareness Month.
• Toyota SunnyvaleminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 May 2026Car dealership donating $250 from every car sold in May to Child Advocates.
• Corinthian Grand BallroomsecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 April 2026Premium event venue hosting Black White & Pink Ball, the organization's marquee fundraising gala.
• Red Ladder Theatre CompanysecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 April 2026Theatre company leading creative workshops at 2026 CASA Summit for volunteer development and providing programming at Center for foster youth.
• Art House StudiosecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 April 2026Art studio providing hands-on creative workshops at 2026 CASA Summit for CASAs to use with youth.
• Local ColorsecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 April 2026Creative arts organization providing art activities at CASA Summit and KIDSTRAVAGANZA events for foster youth.
• First Congregational Church of San JosesecondaryStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 April 2026Host venue for 2026 CASA Summit annual volunteer gathering.
• Santa Clara Valley Blackhawks Hockey AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 April 2026Youth hockey association providing skating lessons, mentorship, and inclusive ice activities for foster youth at 9th Annual Party on Ice. Players paired with youth to teach skating fundamentals.
• VeggielutioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 March 2026Community farm partner hosting outdoor exploration activities for foster youth and CASA volunteers. Provides hands-on nature experiences, gardening activities, and healthy food sampling for youth ages 2-12.
• WWE Superstar BayleyGTM or Marketing Partner · 20 December 2025Celebrity partner for holiday toy drives benefiting Santa Clara County foster youth. Bayley hosted in-person and virtual toy drives resulting in 2,000+ donated gifts valued at $15,000+ and $6,000+ in cash donations.
• San Francisco 49ers (Brock Purdy)secondaryGTM or Marketing Partner · 30 November 2023NFL quarterback selected Child Advocates as My Cause My Cleats beneficiary, raising awareness for foster youth programs.
• Bloom EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 December 2021Career partnership for foster youth employment. Bloom Energy recruiting Assembly Technicians ($21-$25/hour with benefits) with Child Advocates helping get word out to NMDs about 300+ manufacturing and maintenance careers.
• Santa Clara County Social Services AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner responsible for operating the foster care system in Santa Clara County.
• FIRST 5 Santa Clara CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment funder supporting early childhood programs.
• California CASAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide organization overseeing 44 local CASA programs throughout California.
• National CASA AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization setting standards for CASA programs. Child Advocates operates as an affiliate.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• CASA of Los Angeles: Operates the CASA Program in Los Angeles County, the closest direct peer in terms of mission (court-appointed volunteer advocacy for foster children), population served, and affiliation with National CASA. Most directly comparable on scale, urban-county context, and fundraising model.
• CASA of San Mateo County: Neighboring CASA affiliate in San Mateo County, California. Highly comparable as a Bay Area CASA program serving a similar urban-suburban foster population with the same volunteer-advocate delivery model and similar reliance on regional foundation and corporate funding.
• CASA of Sacramento: California CASA affiliate serving Sacramento County with the same court-appointed volunteer advocacy model. Comparable as a mid-to-large CASA affiliate with a similar mix of government, foundation, and event-based fundraising.
• CASA of Travis County: Texas CASA affiliate serving Travis County (Austin). Operates the same volunteer court-advocate model for foster children, with comparable scale and a similar emphasis on community-driven fundraising and corporate partnerships.

Regional players

• CASA of San Francisco: CASA affiliate in adjacent San Francisco County, operating the same volunteer-advocate model in a dense urban county. Comparable mission and structure but does not directly compete in Santa Clara County.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Silicon Valley: Regional youth services nonprofit operating in the same Silicon Valley geography with a comparable donor base, corporate partnerships (including tech employers), and event-based fundraising. Adjacent rather than directly competitive, but competes for the same volunteer and donor pool.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area: Regional mentoring nonprofit serving the Bay Area with a similar volunteer-mentor model for at-risk youth, similar reliance on corporate partnerships, and overlapping funder base. Comparable in mission-adjacent terms but serves a broader at-risk population rather than exclusively foster children.

Broad incumbents

• National CASA Association: Umbrella organization that sets standards and supports 900+ state and local CASA programs including Child Advocates of Silicon Valley. Functions as the franchisor/incumbent governing body, not a direct service peer, but is the most relevant ecosystem reference for scale and program structure.
• Children's Home Society of California: Long-established California nonprofit providing foster care, adoption, and child welfare services statewide. Operates a broader portfolio of services (not CASA-specific) but competes for the same institutional foundation and government funding in the same child welfare space.
• Jewish Family & Children's Services of the Bay Area: Large Bay Area social services nonprofit with child welfare, foster, and family support programs. Comparable in scale, geography, and donor base; serves a similar client mix including foster and transition-age youth, and operates multiple program lines that overlap with Child Advocates' service mix.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/childadvocatesv
• Facebookfacebook.com/ChildAdvocatesSV
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/child-advocates-of-silicon-valley

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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