Each June, Voices for Children joins communities across our country to celebrate Pride Month. Sadly, LGBTQIA+ youth are at an increased risk of abuse that would result in them entering foster care. In addition, once in foster care, they are … Continue reading
Inspiring CASAs: Volunteer Provides Support To Youth During Reunification Process
When a child enters foster care, the court begins a process called “permanency planning.” This plan involves assessing a child’s situation, identifying their best interest, and preparing a plan for their future. At the outset of most cases, the preferred … Continue reading
Inspiring CASAs: Volunteer Helps Teen Navigate Distance Learning
With schools closed, students across California participated in distance learning and attended online classes. Fifteen-year-old foster youth, “Corina,”* is fortunate to be placed in a home that has reliable access to the internet. On top of this, her Court Appointed … Continue reading
Affirming Our Values
At our core, Voices for Children exists to speak up on behalf of our community’s most vulnerable children whose voices too often are not heard. We are honored to be a place where our staff, volunteers, and supporters come together to … Continue reading
Inspiring CASAs: Volunteer Helps Youth Navigate Career Transition
Along with millions of Americans, many older youth in foster care have faced unemployment, economic hardships, and increased instability during the COVID-19 pandemic. A recent poll conducted by FosterClub of more than 600 current or former foster youth across the … Continue reading
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