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Inspiring CASAs: Volunteer Advocates for Placement Change

September 26, 2020 By Voices For Children

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 … Continue reading →

Filed Under: Impact Stories, Inspiring CASAs

Inspiring CASAs: Facing the Effects of Trauma

August 15, 2020 By Voices For Children

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 … Continue reading →

Filed Under: Impact Stories, Inspiring CASAs

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

July 31, 2020 By Voices For Children

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 … Continue reading →

Filed Under: News & Updates

History of Voices for Children – Founding and Milestones

July 31, 2020 By Voices For Children

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 … Continue reading →

Filed Under: Behind The Scenes, Informational, Volunteering

Inspiring CASAs: Volunteer Helps Youth Transition To Distance Learning

July 18, 2020 By Voices For Children

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 … Continue reading →

Filed Under: Impact Stories, Inspiring CASAs, Volunteering

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