Contact Information
Address:
2151 Salvio Street, Suite 295
Child Advocates of Contra Costa County is a nonprofit organization based in Concord, California, dedicated to supporting children and youth in the child welfare and juvenile justice systems. The organization trains volunteers through its Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Program to advocate for the best interests of these young people in court and beyond. Additional services include trauma-informed tutoring, access to reproductive health resources, and free teletherapy through Therapy Project California. By focusing on education, mental health, and personal advocacy, Child Advocates helps youth heal, grow, and thrive in safe, nurturing environments.
2151 Salvio Street, Suite 295
Child Advocates of Contra Costa County
Located at 2151 Salvio Street, Suite 295, Concord, California, Child Advocates of Contra Costa County is a dedicated nonprofit organization committed to safeguarding the rights and well-being of children within our local community.
Our mission is to empower children facing challenging circumstances by providing them with a strong, compassionate voice. We believe every child deserves to be heard, protected, and supported. Our work focuses on ensuring children's perspectives are considered in decisions that affect them, particularly within the child welfare system and other relevant community services operating right here in Concord.
At our Concord office, we connect families navigating complex situations with essential resources and support. We work collaboratively with social workers, foster parents, educators, and other community partners serving our area to create a network of advocacy focused on the unique needs of children and youth in Contra Costa County.
Whether a child is experiencing abuse, neglect, foster care placement, or simply needs a dedicated point person to help navigate the system, our local team at 2151 Salvio Street is here to provide confidential support, guidance, and representation. We strive to be a constant presence for children and their families, offering stability during difficult times.
By choosing to operate directly from this specific location in Concord, we aim to build trust and accessibility for the families we serve right here. Our team understands the local context and works closely with neighborhood resources to provide relevant and effective advocacy.
For more information about our local services or to learn how you can support our mission, please visit our website or call our office directly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What specific services do you offer at your Concord office (2151 Salvio Street)?
A: Our Concord office provides direct advocacy services for children involved with the child welfare system, such as foster care, adoption, or abuse/neglect cases. We also offer support to families navigating these systems and collaborate locally to connect them with essential resources available in the Concord area.
Q2: How can families in Concord access your advocacy services?
A: Families can typically access our services through a referral from a social worker, school personnel, law enforcement, or another agency involved with the child welfare system in Contra Costa County. We also work proactively within the community to build awareness of our local services.
Q3: Is your service at 2151 Salvio Street confidential?
A: Yes, absolutely. All information shared with our advocates at our Concord location is kept strictly confidential. We adhere to ethical guidelines and legal requirements to protect the privacy and safety of the children and families we serve.
Q4: What types of situations qualify for your advocacy at 2151 Salvio Street?
A: We primarily focus on situations involving child protective services investigations, foster care placements, permanency planning (towards reunification, adoption, or kinship care), and other circumstances where a child's safety, well-being, or voice within the system is paramount. Our services are tailored to the needs of children and youth in Contra Costa County.
Q5: Can you help children outside of the formal child welfare system in Concord?
A: While our primary focus is on advocating for children within the child welfare system, our team at 2151 Salvio Street may also be able to provide support or guidance for children experiencing other challenges within our local community, depending on the nature of the situation and available resources. We encourage contacting our office to discuss specific circumstances.