Russell's Story

Meet "Russell," a medically fragile foster child whose life changed when a volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) was assigned to his case. The CASA fiercely advocated for his best interests and got him to the top of the list for a kidney transplant.

Russell's Story

A Message from Philip Rivers

Quarterback Philip Rivers urges San Diegans to become CASA volunteers and help change a foster child’s life.

Candace and Her Brothers

This is the story of a family of siblings who entered foster care, whose lives changed when Genevieve, a Court Appointed Special Advocate (or CASA volunteer), became their advocate. To learn more about Voices for Children or to support our programs, please visit https://www.speakupnow.org.

Voices for Children PSA featuring Quarterback and Rivers of Hope President Philip Rivers

Philip Rivers, San Diego Chargers Quarterback and President of the Rivers of Hope Foundation, urges the San Diego community to become CASA volunteers-Court Appointed Special Advocates-to ensure foster children's needs are met in the courtroom, classroom and community.

National CASA PSA:

I Am for the Child Campaign Video

400,000 children in America are still waiting for their CASA volunteer. Waiting for that one trusted adult who will stick with them until their case is resolved. Waiting because today CASA for Children can serve only 35% of the children in the foster care system. You can help change that number. Become a CASA volunteer. Learn more at CASAforChildren.org/Volunteer.

Eva Loves Pandas and Her Favorite Color is Pink

https://www.speakupnow.org Voices for Children, San Diego (2008). She loves pandas and her favorite color is pink...learn the story of 8 year old Eva and other foster children in San Diego County. Voices for Children, a private, nonprofit agency, transforms the lives of abused, abandoned, and neglected children in San Diego County through volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs). These dedicated volunteers get to know the foster child, and work with key agencies, legal counsel, schools, and community resources to identify and protect the child's best interests so that he or she can grow up in a safe and permanent home. For information on how you can volunteer or contribute to this effort, visit the web site at www.speakupnow.org.

Voices for Children's 2010 Video

https://www.speakupnow.org Voices for Children, San Diego (2010). Voices for Children, a private, nonprofit agency, transforms the lives of abused, abandoned, and neglected children in San Diego County through volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs). These dedicated volunteers get to know the foster child, and work with key agencies, legal counsel, schools, and community resources to identify and protect the child's best interests so that he or she can grow up in a safe and permanent home. For information on how you can volunteer or contribute to this effort, visit the web site at www.speakupnow.org.

Suamhirs' Story

Voices for Children, San Diego (2011). The story of Suamhirs, a former foster youth of Voices for Children, a private nonprofit agency that transforms the lives of abused, abandoned, and neglected children in San Diego County through volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs). These dedicated volunteers get to know the foster child, and work with key agencies, legal counsel, schools, and community resources to identify and protect the child's best interests so that he or she can grow up in a safe and permanent home. For information on how you can volunteer or contribute to this effort, visit the web site at www.speakupnow.org.