Child and Adolescent Studies Student Association (CASSA) 2026

CASSA is the Child and Adolescent Studies Student Association at CSUF. Our members have a passion for gaining experience and working with children and families. While many are studying to become teachers, counselors, or social workers, students from all majors are welcome. All that is required is a shared interest in uplifting our community. CASSA is where students get real practice for that: members work directly with children through community service projects, giving back to local families and schools while building hands-on experience. They also network with guest speakers and professionals already in the field, and also build friendships with other students with the same passion. Through general meetings, workshops, and volunteer opportunities, CASSA creates a community where students can learn, grow, and feel connected throughout their college journey. 

At the end of each academic school year, the CAS department hosts a Celebration of Achievement banquet. CASSA members are recognized for their honors, cords, and stoles in front of their families, friends, and CAS faculty. For many students, this is the first time their families get to see their hard work celebrated in this way, and for some, it’s the first college graduation anyone in their family has ever attended. Your donation helps cover the cost of putting this celebration together each year. Your donation also covers the small things that make CASSA possible. Such as meeting supplies, social events, cords, stoles, and t-shirts for community service. Every dollar goes straight to our members. Donate today and help support the future educators of CSUF!