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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. Younger children in their formative years often need extra support outside of a traditional classroom setting. Luckily, 7-year-old foster youth “Amy”* has had the support of her Court Appointed Special

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 risk of abuse that would result in them entering foster care. In addition, once in foster care, they are at an increased risk of displacement. We are honored to

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 situation, identifying their best interest, and preparing a plan for their future. At the outset of most cases, the preferred goal is to reunify a child with their parents or

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 youth, “Corina,”* is fortunate to be placed in a home that has reliable access to the internet. On top of this, her Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Nicole holds her educational rights and has

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 are not heard. We are honored to be a place where our staff, volunteers, and supporters come together to show compassion and to take action to make a difference.

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 during the COVID-19 pandemic. A recent poll conducted by FosterClub of more than 600 current or former foster youth across the country found that nearly 65 percent of transition age youth