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Inspiring CASAs: Volunteer Advocates for Placement Change

While in foster care, a child is considered a dependent of the court, and the court steps in to make important decisions regarding the child’s education, placement, health, and more. In order to make the most informed decisions for a child’s well being and future, the court relies on information

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Inspiring CASAs: Facing the Effects of Trauma

According to The National Child Trauma Stress Network (NCTSN), “Children whose families and homes do not provide consistent safety, comfort, and protection may develop ways of coping that allow them to survive and function day to day.” These coping mechanisms can include biological responses, varying attachment in relationships, cognitive barriers,

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AnneElise Goetz, Esq., Chairs Voices for Children Board of Directors

News Release Contact: Amanda Schaap, 858-598-2213, amandas@speakupnow.org (July 31, 2020) SAN DIEGO—AnneElise Goetz, Esq., was elected chair of the board of directors for Voices for Children (VFC), the local nonprofit organization certified by the court in San Diego and Riverside Counties to recruit and train Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)

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History of Voices for Children – Founding and Milestones

In 1980, Kathryn F. Ashworth, Esq., and Elizabeth Brainard Bacon discovered a recently developed, volunteer-based model of supporting children in foster care and, using that framework, co-founded Voices for Children (VFC). With the start of a new fiscal year this month, we are now celebrating 40 years of service to

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Inspiring CASAs: Volunteer Helps Youth Transition To Distance Learning

This spring, students of all ages had to adapt to distance learning, online tutoring, and receiving academic help from caregivers. Younger children in their formative years often need extra support outside of a traditional classroom setting. Luckily, 7-year-old foster youth “Amy”* has had the support of her Court Appointed Special

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Inspiring CASAs: Volunteers Supporting Foster Youths’ Gender Identity

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 at an increased risk of displacement. We are honored to

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