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, …
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, …
Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers take on many roles: Cheerleader. Defender. Mentor. Friend. The list goes on. CASA …
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 …
Voices for Children couldn’t advocate for thousands of children in foster care across San Diego and Riverside Counties without our …
Once a child enters the juvenile dependency system, a variety of professionals are tasked with ensuring that that youth is safe, is …
Read about couples who care! This Valentine’s Day, we spotlight four local couples who have dedicated their time to serving as Court …
Mentors are a valuable resource to the youth they serve, providing guidance, advice, support, and a positive influence. In celebration …
Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers have the unique opportunity to support at-risk youth in the courtroom and beyond. …
November is National Adoption Month in the United States, and this year, the Children’s Bureau has elected to bring awareness to older …
Written by Madison Pope, Senior Advocacy Liaison, and Suzanne Severance, Senior Advocacy Supervisor Our core values at Voices for …
Today, Voices for Children has more than 1,400 active volunteers serving children in foster care throughout San Diego and Riverside …
In 1980, Kathryn F. Ashworth, Esq., and Elizabeth Brainard Bacon discovered a recently developed, volunteer-based model of supporting …
This spring, students of all ages had to adapt to distance learning, online tutoring, and receiving academic help from caregivers. …
Each June, Voices for Children joins communities across our country to celebrate Pride Month. Sadly, LGBTQIA+ youth are at an increased …
When a child enters foster care, the court begins a process called “permanency planning.” This plan involves assessing a child’s …
With schools closed, students across California participated in distance learning and attended online classes. Fifteen-year-old foster …
Along with millions of Americans, many older youth in foster care have faced unemployment, economic hardships, and increased instability …
Every year, thousands of children in the United States enter the juvenile dependency system, also known as foster care, after …
News Release Contact: Amanda Schaap, 858-598-2213, amandas@speakupnow.org (May 21, 2020) SAN DIEGO & RIVERSIDE COUNTIES, Calif.— …
As we head into summer with many unknowns, our Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers continue to support the needs of their …
As a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer, becoming acquainted with a newly assigned case youth can be both exciting and …
During a time when many foster children are facing increased challenges and needs, 6-year-old “Aaron”* is fortunate to have been placed …
Written by Brianna Miller, Asst. Program Mgr., Riverside County When describing what a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer …
One of the most important roles of a CASA volunteer is providing consistency to children in foster care. This reliable presence during …
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