Volunteer Opportunities for
San Diego County's Children
in Foster Care
Every year, thousands of children in San Diego County enter the foster care system, facing uncertainty and challenges no child should experience alone. At Voices for Children, we’re dedicated to transforming their lives through the power of community support and advocacy.
Your compassion can create lasting change for these vulnerable youth. By volunteering, contributing to programs, or raising awareness, you can help Voices for Children ensure that San Diego County’s children in foster care have the chance to thrive. Join us in creating a future where every child is heard and their potential is fulfilled.
Every child deserves a safe, stable, and nurturing environment where they can thrive—but achieving that stability requires caring individuals like you to step up and make a difference.
Whether through volunteering your time, donating resources, or spreading awareness, your involvement ensures that no child in foster care is forgotten. Join us today and become vital to their journey toward a better tomorrow.
San Diego County Foster Care Statistics
+2,500 Children
Spend time in San Diego County’s foster care system each year
~64% of Children
in San Diego County on a given day are part of a sibling set. CASA volunteers are often the ones who enable siblings to maintain relationships with one another.
60% of Children
Who entered foster care in 2020 were 5 years old or younger
Become a CASA Volunteer in San Diego
Make a transformational impact on the life of a vulnerable child by becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) in San Diego County. CASAs are dedicated volunteers who champion children in foster care’s rights, making sure their needs are met and their voices resonate in the courtroom.
Why Become a CASA in San Diego County?
CASA volunteers are vital partners in helping children in foster care overcome obstacles and build paths toward promising futures.
Make Local Impact
Support children in foster care throughout San Diego County, offering consistency and advocacy during their most challenging moments.
Be Their Champion
Form lasting connections with youth in foster care while ensuring their perspectives are heard by judges and social workers
Receive Comprehensive Training
You will have all the training and ongoing support to help you succeed in your advocacy role.
Become a Volunteer
If you have any questions about how you can volunteer and make a transformative difference in a child’s life, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We are so grateful for your interest, and our team is happy to help.
How You Can Help
Share Our Story
Leverage your social networks to highlight Voices for Children's impact, CASA opportunities, and the unique challenges San Diego's youth in foster care face.
Create Connection
Organize gatherings that bring people together to learn about supporting children in foster care and becoming advocates.
Engage Your Community:
Your advocacy helps weave a stronger support network for children in foster care across San Diego County.
Some Areas We Serve in San Diego County
Voices for Children makes a difference in the lives of children in foster care throughout San Diego County, providing advocacy and support in communities across our region. Our CASA volunteers serve children in these areas throughout the region including, but not limited to:
- Carlsbad
- Chula Vista
- Coronado
- Del Mar
- El Cajon
- Encinitas
- Escondido
- Imperial Beach
- La Mesa
- Lemon Grove
- National City
- Oceanside
- Poway
- San Diego
- San Marcos
- Santee
- Solana Beach
- Vista
No matter where in San Diego County a child lives, we’re committed to ensuring they have access to a dedicated advocate. Your involvement—whether through volunteering, giving, or spreading awareness—helps us reach children in these communities and beyond.