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
History of Foster Care
Every year, thousands of children in the United States enter the juvenile dependency system, also known as foster care, after experiencing abuse, abandonment or neglect. The name “juvenile dependency” stems from the fact that youth in foster care are considered … Continue reading
Difference Between A CASA And A Social Worker
Written by Brianna Miller, Asst. Program Mgr., Riverside County When describing what a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer is to friends and family, I am often met with, “Isn’t that what a social worker does?” At first glance, there … Continue reading
Virtual Visits for CASAs and Case Children
At our core, Voices for Children believes in the power of human connection. Now more than ever, these connections are necessary and can outshine any fears or uncertainty we may have. We want to continue to encourage community members to … Continue reading
Voices for Children’s COVID-19 Response
The COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on our community – including the children we serve, our volunteers, and our staff – is of great concern to us at Voices for Children, and we will continue to closely monitor the situation … Continue reading