San Diego County CASA of the Month – September 2023
San Diego County CASA of the Month – September 2023 Domestic violence played a significant role in 11-year-old Aiden’s* childhood. He …
It’s Back-to-School Season:
Make an impact for local children living in foster care The back-to-school season can be an exciting time for children as they prepare …
Riverside County – CASA of the Month – August 2023
Often, children in foster care do not have a reliable male role model in their lives. Children with a consistent, positive adult …
San Diego County CASA of the Month – August 2023
For many children in foster care, their Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer is the one consistent person in their life. …
Spectrum Joins Mayor Kathleen Kelly To Award $1,000 to Voices for Children
Grateful is an understatement! Besides all the amazing work our CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteers do daily, we are …
San Diego County CASA of the Month – June 2023
In 2017, Voices for Children launched its Juvenile Justice program, serving youth who have committed minor, nonviolent offenses and …
CASA of the Month – December 2021
This month, we’re excited to recognize two exemplary Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers. Read on to learn how each made …
CASA of the Month – October 2021
Since joining our CASA program four and a half years ago, Dave B. has been an exemplary volunteer. He never misses a meeting or hearing, …
CASA of the Month – September 2021
Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers take on many roles: Cheerleader. Defender. Mentor. Friend. The list goes on. CASA …
CASA of the Month – August 2021
Voices for Children's very first CASA of the Month is Melanie F., a retired nurse who joined our Riverside County program in 2017! Learn …
Volunteer Week 2021: How Our Staff Is Paying It Forward
Voices for Children couldn’t advocate for thousands of children in foster care across San Diego and Riverside Counties without our …
Inspiring CASAs: CASA and Social Worker Collaboration
Once a child enters the juvenile dependency system, a variety of professionals are tasked with ensuring that that youth is safe, is …
Inspiring CASAs: Valentine’s Day Edition
Read about couples who care! This Valentine’s Day, we spotlight four local couples who have dedicated their time to serving as Court …
Local Mentoring Programs, and Why We’re Not One of Them
Mentors are a valuable resource to the youth they serve, providing guidance, advice, support, and a positive influence. In celebration …
Inspiring CASAs: Volunteer Offers Safe Space for At-Risk Youth
Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers have the unique opportunity to support at-risk youth in the courtroom and beyond. …
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 …
Challenging Behaviors: What Children Are Telling Us
Written by Madison Pope, Senior Advocacy Liaison, and Suzanne Severance, Senior Advocacy Supervisor Our core values at Voices for …
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 …
History of Voices for Children – Founding and Milestones
In 1980, Kathryn F. Ashworth, Esq., and Elizabeth Brainard Bacon discovered a recently developed, volunteer-based model of supporting …
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 …