Yolo CASA

Seetha Reddy

Seetha Reddy heard about Yolo County CASA through a colleague and felt called to become one when the time was right. “When mydaughter left for college, I knew I would have the time that I wanted to devote to being a CASA volunteer. I was very excited when I was accepted into the training.” Three years later, Seetha has had three different CASA children.

Lesley May

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When Lesley May’s children were 9, 11, 16 and 19, she noticed an article in the paper recruiting CASA volunteers. “Clearly I was busy, but it just struck me as something I would really like to do.” Nearly a decade later, she has helped three different foster children through her role as a CASA volunteer.

Spring Warren

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When Spring Warren worked as a teacher, she often wondered what it would be like to focus on just one child who truly needed it. The answer came when she saw a newspaper ad. “I kept seeing a newspaper ad pop up in the Winters Express about becoming a CASA volunteer. I wanted to do it but worried about not having the time or the skills. Eventually I ignored the fear and just picked up the phone and called.”

Courtney Prado

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Courtney Prado likes to help in emergency situations. For many years, she worked in the veterinary field, helping animals and their owners through critical health problems. In college, she knew she wanted to pursue a field that aligned with her passion for helping others. She is currently completing her sociology degree at UC Davis and plans to pursue her law degree about a year after she graduates.

Ashley Olstad

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Ashley Olstad is a protective services officer for the UC Davis police department and also runs her family’s pumpkin patch, Bobby Dazzler’s Pumpkin Patch between Davis and Woodland. She has a daughter of her own and is a single mother. Despite her busy schedule she felt a calling to be a CASA volunteer for many years. “I was intimidated by the time commitment at first but I finally decided to do it. In the training, they said that even the busiest people manage to fit it in.”

Kendra Shapiro

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From a young age, Kendra Shapiro understood the importance of a stable, positive relationship. “When I was growing up I had to go live with a cousin I had only met once as my mother recovered from addiction. He ended up being one of the best role models in my life and continued to help me even after I went back to live with my mom. If it weren’t for him, my life would be a lot different. He really kept me on a positive path.”