CASA F.A.M.
Court Appointed Special Advocate: Fresno and Madera
The Voice That Empowers Foster Youth
Hosted By: Diane O'Canto
Mission: CASA of Fresno and Madera Counties trains volunteers as Court Appointed Special Advocates to be a guiding voice empowering vulnerable children and youth in foster care to reach their full potential in life.
The World Needs More Heroes
Welcome to the CASA F.A.M Podcast, where you will hear in-depth stories of Heroes of Hope, Foster Youth, and how we can create change. Tune in every other Tuesday for insight on how to become a part of the solution
Interested in becoming an advocate?
No superpowers are required. Just a powerful voice to speak up for children and youth in foster care.
You form strong bonds through outings, spending time together, and listening. When these children face challenges in life or in court, you can be there with kindness, support, and hope for the future. Become a voice for the voiceless.
Become a CASA Hero of Hope!
Website: https://www.casafresnomadera.org/become-an-advocate/
Instagram: @casafresno_madera
CASA F.A.M.
Episode 25: The Power of People: Transforming Volunteerism with Betsy McFarland
In this episode of the CASA Fam Podcast, we sit down with volunteer engagement strategist Betsy McFarland, a seasoned leader and problem-solver who has spent her career building sustainable, people-powered solutions for social impact organizations. Betsy shares how her background in animal welfare and national volunteer initiatives shaped her current work—empowering CASA programs like ours to strengthen recruitment pipelines, attract aligned volunteers, and build capacity for long-term change.
Host Diane O’Canto reflects on her one-on-one work with Betsy through Cal CASA and how it shaped Fresno and Madera’s strategic volunteer efforts. Whether you're curious about volunteer engagement, nonprofit infrastructure, or how to truly connect with your community—this conversation offers inspiration, insight, and actionable advice.
Connect with Betsy:
https://adisagroup.com/about-us/
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