San Diego County CASA of the Month – May 2025
At the heart of every Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer’s work is a commitment to show up, to listen, and to be a steady …
Riverside County CASA of the Month – April 2025
At Voices for Children, we are constantly inspired by the dedication and heart our CASAs bring to their advocacy. CASA Cynthia has been …
Riverside County CASA of the Month – March 2025
Building trust with young teenage girls, particularly those who have experienced abuse and trauma, requires a careful, compassionate, …
Voices for Children begins its annual “Your Voice, Their Future” in Riverside County
Looking for a meaningful way to give back in 2025? Volunteers needed to advocate for Riverside County youth living in foster care Voices …
Voices for Children begins its annual “Your Voice, Their Future” San Diego County
Looking for a meaningful way to give back in 2025? Volunteers needed to advocate for San Diego County youth living in foster care …
San Diego County CASA of the Month – January 2025
The role of a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) often involves navigating complex situations and building trusting relationships …
San Diego County CASA of the Month – December 2024
San Diego County CASA of the Month – December 2024 17-year-old Lucy* is a sweet and spirited young girl who has faced profound loss …
Riverside County CASA of the Month – October 2024
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) volunteers help build a child’s confidence by providing a stable presence, consistent …
San Diego County CASA of the Month – October 2024
San Diego County CASA of the Month – October 2024 Young children, especially infants under one year old, enter foster care at …
Riverside County CASA of the Month – September 2024
Riverside County CASA of the Month – September 2024 When a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer is sworn in and appointed …
San Diego County CASA of the Month – September 2024
Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers serve as a consistent presence when children experience turbulent placement changes, …
Riverside County CASA of the Month – August 2024
While many are inspired by the difference a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer can make in a child’s life, some might put …
San Diego County CASA of the Month – August 2024
Most children look forward to summer vacation with their families and endless outdoor activities. However, for children in foster care, …
Riverside County CASA of the Month – July 2024
Riverside County CASA of the Month – July 2024 Having just completed his training to become a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) …
San Diego County CASA of the Month – July 2024
It’s a sobering reality that youth in the dependency system may often find themselves entangled with the juvenile justice system. …
Riverside County CASA of the Month – June 2024
Riverside County CASA of the Month – June 2024 Payton*, a resilient 12-year-old boy, entered the child welfare system after experiencing …
San Diego County CASA of the Month – June 2024
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) build a trusted one-on-one relationship with a child in foster care and consistently show up …
Riverside County CASA of the Month – May 2024
Riverside County CASA of the Month – May 2024 One of the most unique and impactful figures in the life of a child or youth in foster …
San Diego County CASA of the Month – May 2024
When a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer steps into a child’s life, they embark on a journey of trust-building. This …
Meeting the Moment: CASAs Support Children’s Mental Health Throughout Their Foster Care Journeys
According to the National Foster Youth Institute, on average, 4 out of every 5 children who enter foster care do so with severe mental …
Riverside County CASA of the Month – April 2024
Youth who are living in foster care and approaching the age of 18 have some life-altering decisions to make. Will they go to school? …
San Diego County CASA of the Month – April 2024
There are times when it is evident that parents involved with the child welfare system are struggling with their own trauma, abuse, or …
Riverside County CASA of the Month – March 2024
Riverside County CASA of the Month – March 2024 Without adequate support networks, independent living skills, or resources, too many …
San Diego County CASA of the Month – March 2024
San Diego County CASA of the Month – March 2024 Each of the children we serve has childhood experiences of trauma, including abuse and …