CASA Deema Al-Omar Wins Unity Award
As a long-time CASA volunteer with VFC, Deema Al-Omar has worked tirelessly on behalf of multiple children in foster care Continue …
VFC Appoints Muñoz as President & CEO
Jessica Muñoz, Esq., MFS has been with VFC since January 2016 as the Executive Director for the Riverside County program and more …
VFC Gala Raises More Than $1.85 Million
Funds pledged at Starry Starry Night will provide advocacy to thousands of children in San Diego County foster care. Continue reading …
VFC to Host Gala at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
The annual gala will raise funds to support children in foster care in San Diego County. Continue reading →
Annette Bradbury Appointed Board Chair of VFC
Bradbury will serve a two-year term as chair of the board of directors. Continue reading →
Navegando el Puente de Foster Care
El sistema de foster care atiende a los niños y jóvenes cuando no es posible o seguro que ellos vivan con sus familias biológicas. En …
VFC advocates for Riverside County kids in foster care
Voices for Children volunteers remain a steady support system for children during challenging times. Continue reading →
Former Padres All-Star to Spark Foster Care Conversation
Mark Loretta will discuss his experience as a CASA, and young adults will share about life in foster care. Continue reading →
Opinion: Navigating the Foster Care Bridge
To mark National Foster Care Month, here are three perspectives on how our community can support youth in foster care. Continue reading …
NBC 7: Voices for Children Gives Foster Kids a Future
After years of neglect, Sean entered foster care at age 13. Sean, who has an intellectual disability, felt scared and lost in his new …
Pandemic is Expected to Widen the Achievement Gap for Youth in Foster Care
The COVID-19 pandemic and school closures exacerbated the unique challenges youth in foster care already face in their academic …
San Diego Juvenile Judge Appointed to National Council
Voices for Children congratulates the Honorable Ana L. España on her appointment to the National CASA/GAL Association for Children …
Local Volunteer Teams Up with Electronics Business to Surprise Youth in Foster Care with Special Holiday Gifts
On Saturday, Dec. 18, Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers with Voices for Children received a holiday surprise for the …
Voices for Children Gala Raises $2.1 Million
Starry Starry Night, the signature event of Voices for Children (VFC), took place on Saturday, September 25, and was one of the first …
Voices for Children Recognized Nationally for LGBTQ+ Inclusion Efforts
Voices for Children is proud to announce that it has been recognized as a top-tier change-maker by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) …
Voices for Children to Host Gala at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
Starry Starry Night, one of San Diego’s most anticipated fundraising events, will take place on September 25, 2021. After a virtual …
Voices for Children to Host Virtual Event Featuring Panel of Judges Who Oversee the Cases of Children in Foster Care
Voices for Children will host its annual Judges’ Luncheon in a virtual format on Tuesday, June 1. The event, which is open to the …
Voices for Children Elects New Members to its Board of Directors
Meet the six new community leaders elected to the Board of Directors for Voices for Children. Continue reading →
Voices for Children Hosts “Reunion” Panel of Former Foster Youth
Carlos Watson to Moderate Virtual Event on Tuesday, November 17 News Release Voices for Children Contact: Amanda Schaap Phone: …
Representative Scott Peters Celebrates Kelly Capen Douglas, Esq., as an Angels in Adoption® Honoree
News Release Voices for Children Contact: Amanda Schaap Phone: 858-598-2213 Email: amandas@speakupnow.org CCAI Contact: Kate McLean …
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 …
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 …
Voices for Children Launches Public Service Announcement to Recruit Volunteers
News Release Contact: Amanda Schaap, 858-598-2213, amandas@speakupnow.org (May 21, 2020) SAN DIEGO & RIVERSIDE COUNTIES, Calif.— …
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 utmost …