Inspiring CASAs: Volunteer Provides Consistency to Older Youth
November is National Adoption Month in the United States, and this year, the Children’s Bureau has elected to bring awareness to older …
Inspiring CASAs: Carolina Finch, 2020 CASA of the Year
Today, Voices for Children has more than 1,400 active volunteers serving children in foster care throughout San Diego and Riverside …
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 …
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, …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Inspiring CASAs: Volunteer and Youth Find a Creative Bond
As we head into summer with many unknowns, our Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers continue to support the needs of their …
Inspiring CASAs: Volunteer Fights to Be Present for Child’s Surgery
During a time marked by uncertainty and constant change, the consistency and dedication of our Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) …
Inspiring CASAs: Volunteer Takes On New Case Amidst COVID-19
As a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer, becoming acquainted with a newly assigned case youth can be both exciting and …
Inspiring CASAs: Supporting Both Foster Child and Caregiver
During a time when many foster children are facing increased challenges and needs, 6-year-old “Aaron”* is fortunate to have been placed …
Inspiring CASAs: Volunteer Champions Mental Health Resources For Youth
One of the most important roles of a CASA volunteer is providing consistency to children in foster care. This reliable presence during …
Inspiring CASAs: Volunteer Supports Youth with Compromised Immune System
With news reports published this week on the effects of COVID-19 on local child abuse reports and the child welfare system across the …
Inspiring CASAs: Volunteer Advocates for Youth Facing Homelessness
Our mission draws its strength from the incredible individuals in our community who step up—in good times and bad—to let our most …