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Our team appreciates the opportunity to work with journalists to share compelling stories about children in foster care and our Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program. If you are a member of the media, please get in touch using the contact information below.

Media Contact

Suzy Garcia
Director of Marketing & Communications
858-589-2213
suzyg@speakupnow.org

Press Releases & Recent Stories

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Voices for Children Welcomes Murrieta Community Leader Liz Jones to Board of Directors

By Voices for Children | February 4, 2025
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Voices for Children begins its annual “Your Voice, Their Future” in Riverside County

By Voices for Children | January 22, 2025
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Voices for Children begins its annual “Your Voice, Their Future” San Diego County

By Voices for Children | January 22, 2025
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A Beacon of Hope

By Voices for Children | January 20, 2025
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Igniting Positive Change for Boys in Foster Care

By Voices for Children | January 20, 2025
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Fallbrook Regional Health District Awards Voices for Children $15,000 to support children living in foster care

By Voices for Children | December 18, 2024
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Celebrating Over a Decade of Magic: Merlin’s Magic Wand Makes a Difference for Youth in Foster Care

By Voices for Children | December 18, 2024
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We Need Men to Speak Up and Advocate for Boys in Foster Care Now

By Voices for Children | November 15, 2024
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Voices for Children Gala Raises More Than $1.5 Million

By Voices for Children | October 28, 2024
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Riverside County CASA of the Month – September 2024

By Voices for Children | September 26, 2024

Voices for Children In the News

San Diego County

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Changing Lives One Child at a Time

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Opinion: CASA volunteers change the lives of children facing foster care

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Letter to the Editor: Foster children advocates urgently need state funding

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Volunteers needed to advocate for San Diego County youth living in foster care

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Opinion: Court-appointed advocates help local children in foster care thrive

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Opinion: You have the power to change a foster child’s life. Here’s how a volunteer changed mine.

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Voices for Children seeks male volunteers to advocate for foster youth

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‘Foster Care Awareness Month’ highlights need for local court appointed special advocate volunteers

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National Foster Care Awareness Month: Jessica's Eye on the Desert 

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CASA volunteers change the lives of Riverside County children in foster care

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The Rammys Awards Dinner Honors Voices For Children as Nonprofit of the Year

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Voices for Children welcomes Murrieta community leader Liz Jones to Board of Directors

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Voices for Children Seeks Community Volunteers to Support Foster Youth in Riverside County

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Our world needs more people volunteering in their communities

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Voices for Children honors Riverside resident Mariana Robles as 2024 CASA Volunteer

Quick Facts

Voices for Children operates under agreements with the Superior Courts of San Diego and Riverside Counties, enabling it to provide CASA services in both counties.
National and State Affiliation: Voices for Children is a member in good standing of the National CASA/GAL Association and the California CASA Association.

Voices for Children is the largest
CASA program in California

Voices for Children Juvenile Justice (CASA) program is one of the largest and most established in the nation

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Founded in San Diego County

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Founded in Riverside County

Our Impact in FY23-24

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Previous Media Coverage

‘Foster Care Awareness Month’ highlights need for local court appointed special advocate volunteers - KESQ

National Foster Care Awareness Month: Jessica's Eye on the Desert - KESQ

Changing Lives One Child at a Time - La Jolla Living Magazine

Opinion: CASA volunteers change the lives of children facing foster care - Times of San Diego

Letter to the Editor: Foster children advocates urgently need state funding -  San Diego Union-Tribune

CASA volunteers change the lives of Riverside County children in foster care - Desert Sun

Volunteers needed to advocate for San Diego County youth living in foster care - Times of San Diego

Attend Uplifting Voices - Ranch & Coast Magazine

The Rammys Awards Dinner Honors Voices For Children as Nonprofit of the Year - Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce

Rammys Outstanding Business Awards and Installation Dinner + 70th Anniversary - Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce

Every Child Needs a Voice with Jessica Muñoz - The New Mindset Of The Coachella Valley

Liz Jones joins Voices for Children board - Record Gazette

Voices for Children welcomes Murrieta community leader Liz Jones to Board of Directors - Valley News

Voices for Children Seeks Community Volunteers to Support Foster Youth in Riverside County - NBC Palm Springs

Our world needs more people volunteering in their communities - The Press- Enterprise

Starry Starry Night Supports Foster Care Advocacy - GB Magazine

Voices for Children honors Riverside resident Mariana Robles as 2024 CASA Volunteer - Valley News

Urgent Call for Volunteer Advocates for Boys in Foster Care - Desert Health News

Opinion: Court-appointed advocates help local children in foster care thrive

Giving roundup: Movers and shakers, grants and honors - Voices for Children names 2024 CASA volunteer of the year - Desert Sun 

Voices for Children Honors Riverside Resident Mariana Robles as 2024 CASA Volunteer of the Year During Riverside County CASA Graduation - Inland Empire Community News

Opinion: You have the power to change a foster child’s life. Here’s how a volunteer changed mine.

We Need Men to Advocate for Boys in Foster Care Now - Presidio Sentinel

Men Urged To Serve As Advocates For Foster Boys In RivCo - The Hemet & San Jacinto Chronicle

Necesitamos hombres en el condado de Riverside que hablen y defiendan a los niños en hogares de acogida ahora - El Informador del Valle

Men are needed to speak up and advocate for boys in foster care - Village News

Voices for Children in need of male CASAs - Banning Record Gazette

La Jolla brothers’ charity drive nets nearly 600 donations for foster youths - San Diego Union-Tribune

Male volunteers urgently needed as court-appointed special advocates in Riverside County - City News Service KESQ News Channel 3

Rancho Bernardo Community Foundation awards $90K in grants at Thanksgiving luncheon- San Diego Union-Tribune

Voices for Children: Men in Riverside County Needed to Speak Up and Advocate for Boys in Foster Care Now - GPS Business Insider

Riverside County seeking "compassionate" men to volunteer as foster youth advocates - City News Service

Urgent Call for Male CASA Volunteers: 55 Boys in Riverside Foster Care Wait for Advocates Amid Advocacy Gap - Inland Empire Community News

6 Palm Desert Nonprofits To Support This Holiday Season - Patch

Urgent need for male advocates to support boys in foster care in Riverside County - Valley News

Voices for Children in strong need of men to become volunteer CASAs for boys in foster care - San Diego Union-Tribune / Rancho Santa Fe Review

Local Air Force sergeant advocates for foster children - The Banning Record-Gazette

Riverside County Men Sought as Advocates for Boys in Foster Care - The Press-Enterprise

October is “Foster Youth Voice Month” and Voices For Children work very hard for that mission

Local nonprofit seeks male volunteers to advocate for foster youth - 91.9 KVCR

Court-Appointed Special Advocates make a huge difference for children in foster care - Desert Sun

Dos niños de La Jolla encabezan campaña de donaciones para fiesta navideña de Voices for Children - San Diego Union Tribune

Two La Jolla boys spearhead donation campaign for Voices for Children holiday party - La Jolla Light (San Diego Union-Tribune)

Women in Philanthropy Industry Leaders and Influencers in the Nonprofit Industry - Desert Charities News

Voices for Children hosts 'Starry Starry Night' Gala | October 19 - CBS 8

CASA advocates for foster children - Yucaipa/Calimesa News Mirror

Helping foster youth one suitcase at a time - NBC 7 San Diego

Voices for Children CASA Volunteer Graduate Crafting Career on Helping Children

Voices for Children presented its third annual Uplifting Voices

Voices for Children Observes National Foster Care Awareness Month - The Presidio Sentinel

National Foster Care Awareness Month: Voices for Children seeks volunteers - SDNEWS

Soboba charity golf tournament up to par once again - The Hemet & San Jacinto Chronicle

Volunteers needed to advocate for Riverside County youth living in foster care - Desert Charities News (DCN)

Voices for Children unites for a heartfelt cause: local children in foster care - Village News 

Volunteers being recruited to advocate for foster kids as part of “Your Voice, Their Future” - Del Mar Times

Volunteers needed to advocate for San Diego County youth living in foster care - Village News

Volunteers being recruited to advocate for foster kids as part of “Your Voice, Their Future” - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Riverside volunteers needed for foster care advocacy in 2024 - The Raincross Gazette

Help Create a Happier New Year for Children in Foster Care - Coachella Valley Weekly

Someone San Diego Should Know: Sean and Luis Green, Debi Romero and Art Tabanao - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Banning Woman Named 'Voices For Children RivCo's' Volunteer Of 2023 - Banning - Beaumont PATCH

Steak 48, Del Mar Highlands give back to Voices for Children - Del Mar Times

Voices for Children celebrates incredible volunteers for their dedication to foster youth - CBS8

Voices for Children Appoints Four New Members to Board of Directors - DCN News

Make an Impact for Local Children Living in Foster Care - The Coachella Valley Weekly

Attend Benefits: Starry Starry Night - Ranch & Coast

Back to School: Volunteers Needed for Local Foster Youth - CBS8

How You Can Make a Difference for Local Youth in Foster Care - KUSI-TV

A scientist and writer supports life-changing programs around the world - La Jolla Institute for Immunology

Lifestyles with Lillian Vasquez speaks with Jessica Muñoz, President & CEO for Voices for Children - 91.9 KVCR

Marine veteran advocates for foster youth as a CASA volunteer - KPBS

Volunteers provide voices for youth - The Star-News

The Murrieta/Wildomar Chamber Announces 2023 Awards Celebration Nominees

CBS 8: National Foster Care Awareness Month segment

Social Worker’s Dedication to Foster Youth Recognized with Director’s Award

The Unique Role of CASA Volunteers in the Juvenile Dependency System - Riverside Lawyer Magazine

Attend Benefits: Uplifting Voices - Ranch & Coast

Voices for Children need your help advocating for kids in foster care - CBS8

Voices for Children appoints Muñoz president and CEO - Village News

Voices for Children Appoints Jessica Muñoz, Esq., MFS as President & CEO - Desert Charities News

Volunteers needed to stand up for needs of local kids in foster care - The San Diego Union Tribune

Interview with CASA Kim Shores - San Diego Woman Magazine

5 San Diego Charities Making a Difference - Ranch & Coast

A Guiding Light for Foster Kids - San Diego Magazine

2022 Charity Round-Up - Ranch & Coast

Local veteran continues to serve as advocate for youth in foster care - Valley News

Photo gallery: Gala presents a ‘Starry Starry Night’ to help foster kids - La Jolla Light

Voices for Children honors 'CASA of the Year', Carlsbad resident, for service to youth in foster care - CBS8

Carlsbad man recognized for helping foster youth at Voices for Children - The San Diego Union Tribune

Voices for Children on De Viva Voz - Univision Radio San Diego

Women in Philanthropy - Desert Charities News

La Jolla resident appointed board chairwoman of Voices for Children - La Jolla Light

Isn't it time you started volunteering in the Coachella Valley? - The Desert Sun

Attend Benefits: Starry Starry Night - Ranch & Coast

San Diego Moms: How to Become an Advocate for Foster Youth - Times of San Diego

Voices for Children advocates for Riverside County kids in foster care - The Press-Enterprise

Voices for Children to host 'The Real Word' speakers panel on June 28, 2022 - CBS8

Latina Veterana voluntaria en CASA apoya a niños en crianza temporal - KSDY 50

Giving Roundup - The Desert Sun

Voices for Children presents ‘Uplifting Voices’ fundraiser - Del Mar Times

People in Your Neighborhood: Randy Finch works to support those who support foster children - La Jolla Light

Drew Schlosberg's Spotlight on the Community - Voices for Children - Cloudcast Media

Court Appointed Special Advocates can help foster youth with school, nonprofit finds - KPBS / City News Service

North Park man finds meaning as a CASA volunteer - San Diego Uptown News / San Diego Downtown News

San Diego volunteer gives foster youth care and consistency as special advocate - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Name Drop San Diego: Sabrina Goosby comes from a family of community builders. She, too, is making a difference - The San Diego Union-Tribune

CASA volunteers make a world of difference for youth in foster care - KUSI-TV

Opinion: Helping children in foster care can save them from sex trafficking - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Encinitas woman cherishes role as foster youth advocate - The Coast News

The Best Charity Galas of 2021 - San Diego Magazine

Community Heroes: La Jolla resident Kim Lee advocates for foster youth - La Jolla Light

North County Business Briefs, Dec. 26: Bicycle donation surprises children - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Transforming the lives of children in foster care - Together San Diego, a livestream by The San Diego Union-Tribune

'Voices for Children' appoints volunteers to advocate for children in foster care - KUSI-TV

Someone San Diego Should Know: Kelly Capen Douglas - The San Diego Union-Tribune

Real Word Speakers Panel highlights stories of foster care kids - CBS8

CASA of the Year honored for helping 12 foster children over the past 11 years - CBS8

Voices for Children recognized nationally for LGBTQ+ inclusion efforts - Moreno Valley City News

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