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CASA of the Month – December 2021

December 22, 2021 by Voices For Children

This month, we’re excited to recognize two exemplary Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers. Read on to learn how each made …

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CASA of the Month – October 2021

October 25, 2021 by Voices For Children

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, …

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CASA of the Month – September 2021

September 28, 2021 by Voices For Children

Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers take on many roles: Cheerleader. Defender. Mentor. Friend. The list goes on. CASA …

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CASA of the Month – August 2021

August 24, 2021 by Voices For Children

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 …

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Volunteer Week 2021: How Our Staff Is Paying It Forward

April 16, 2021 by Voices For Children

Voices for Children couldn’t advocate for thousands of children in foster care across San Diego and Riverside Counties without our …

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Inspiring CASAs: CASA and Social Worker Collaboration

March 26, 2021 by Voices For Children

Once a child enters the juvenile dependency system, a variety of professionals are tasked with ensuring that that youth is safe, is …

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Inspiring CASAs: Valentine’s Day Edition

February 13, 2021 by Voices For Children

Read about couples who care! This Valentine’s Day, we spotlight four local couples who have dedicated their time to serving as Court …

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Local Mentoring Programs, and Why We’re Not One of Them

January 23, 2021 by Voices For Children

Mentors are a valuable resource to the youth they serve, providing guidance, advice, support, and a positive influence. In celebration …

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Inspiring CASAs: Volunteer Offers Safe Space for At-Risk Youth

December 21, 2020 by Voices For Children

Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers have the unique opportunity to support at-risk youth in the courtroom and beyond. …

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Inspiring CASAs: Volunteer Provides Consistency to Older Youth

November 20, 2020 by Voices For Children

November is National Adoption Month in the United States, and this year, the Children’s Bureau has elected to bring awareness to older …

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Challenging Behaviors: What Children Are Telling Us

October 22, 2020 by Voices For Children

Written by Madison Pope, Senior Advocacy Liaison, and Suzanne Severance, Senior Advocacy Supervisor Our core values at Voices for …

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Inspiring CASAs: Carolina Finch, 2020 CASA of the Year

October 16, 2020 by Voices For Children

Today, Voices for Children has more than 1,400 active volunteers serving children in foster care throughout San Diego and Riverside …

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History of Voices for Children – Founding and Milestones

July 31, 2020 by Voices For Children

In 1980, Kathryn F. Ashworth, Esq., and Elizabeth Brainard Bacon discovered a recently developed, volunteer-based model of supporting …

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Inspiring CASAs: Volunteer Helps Youth Transition To Distance Learning

July 18, 2020 by Voices For Children

This spring, students of all ages had to adapt to distance learning, online tutoring, and receiving academic help from caregivers. …

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Inspiring CASAs: Volunteers Supporting Foster Youths’ Gender Identity

June 22, 2020 by Voices For Children

Each June, Voices for Children joins communities across our country to celebrate Pride Month. Sadly, LGBTQIA+ youth are at an increased …

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Inspiring CASAs: Volunteer Provides Support To Youth During Reunification Process

June 16, 2020 by Voices For Children

When a child enters foster care, the court begins a process called “permanency planning.” This plan involves assessing a child’s …

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Inspiring CASAs: Volunteer Helps Teen Navigate Distance Learning

June 5, 2020 by Voices For Children

With schools closed, students across California participated in distance learning and attended online classes. Fifteen-year-old foster …

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Inspiring CASAs: Volunteer Helps Youth Navigate Career Transition

May 30, 2020 by Voices For Children

Along with millions of Americans, many older youth in foster care have faced unemployment, economic hardships, and increased instability …

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History of Foster Care

May 25, 2020 by Voices For Children

Every year, thousands of children in the United States enter the juvenile dependency system, also known as foster care, after …

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Voices for Children Launches Public Service Announcement to Recruit Volunteers

May 21, 2020 by Voices For Children

News Release Contact: Amanda Schaap, 858-598-2213, amandas@speakupnow.org (May 21, 2020) SAN DIEGO & RIVERSIDE COUNTIES, Calif.— …

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Inspiring CASAs: Volunteer and Youth Find a Creative Bond

May 20, 2020 by Voices For Children

As we head into summer with many unknowns, our Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers continue to support the needs of their …

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Inspiring CASAs: Volunteer Takes On New Case Amidst COVID-19

April 26, 2020 by Voices For Children

As a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer, becoming acquainted with a newly assigned case youth can be both exciting and …

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Inspiring CASAs: Supporting Both Foster Child and Caregiver

April 18, 2020 by Voices For Children

During a time when many foster children are facing increased challenges and needs, 6-year-old “Aaron”* is fortunate to have been placed …

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Difference Between A CASA And A Social Worker

April 15, 2020 by Voices For Children

Written by Brianna Miller, Asst. Program Mgr., Riverside County When describing what a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer …

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