Ruth Leon, registration specialist at the Healthy Start Program, speaks after receiving a special award from CASA on Wednesday. (Photos by Jon Chown)

Santa Cruz County Rotary Clubs and a handful of hard-working Pajaro Valley Unified School District employees were recognized by Court Appointed Special Advocates Wednesday night for their contributions to the charity and the community.

CASA works with children who are involved in the court system, usually due to parental abuse or neglect.

“We are here today to support those who continually go above and beyond to support foster children in the Pajaro Valley,” said Rogelio Ponce, a strawberry grower and former CASA board member who performed as master of ceremonies for the event. “Each of you is a farmer, whether you realize it or not, because you tend to our kids every day. Numerous kids are planted in our society, and some need a little more tending. CASA advocates are the farmers for that child.”

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