San Diego County CASA of the Month – September 2023
San Diego County CASA of the Month – September 2023 Domestic violence played a significant role in 11-year-old Aiden’s* childhood. He …
It’s Back-to-School Season:
Make an impact for local children living in foster care The back-to-school season can be an exciting time for children as they prepare …
Riverside County – CASA of the Month – August 2023
Often, children in foster care do not have a reliable male role model in their lives. Children with a consistent, positive adult …
San Diego County CASA of the Month – August 2023
For many children in foster care, their Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer is the one consistent person in their life. …
Riverside County – CASA of the Month – July 2023
When a Court Appointed Special Advocate meets their assigned youth for the first time, they are usually faced with a child who is …
San Diego County CASA of the Month – July 2023
According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), children in foster care can be classified as a population with special healthcare …
Riverside County – CASA of the Month – June 2023
Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer Brandi has significantly impacted the lives of *Allison, Penny, and Diana. Since being …
CASAs in Court: How Volunteers put Advocacy into Action
CASAs in Court How volunteers put advocacy into action When Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Devina Pacheco was assigned to …
Fostering Hope: Advocating for Children in Foster Care with Disabilities
Fostering Hope Youth with disabilities fare worse than their peers in foster care, but CASAs can fill in the gaps and advocate for …
NBC 7: Voices for Children Gives Foster Kids a Future
After years of neglect, Sean entered foster care at age 13. Sean, who has an intellectual disability, felt scared and lost in his new …
Volunteer Week 2021: Thank You Letter to All CASAs
"My name is Priscilla, and I am a member of the Voices for Children Real Word panel. This National Volunteer Week, I’m reminded of how …
Inspiring CASAs: CASA and Social Worker Collaboration
Once a child enters the juvenile dependency system, a variety of professionals are tasked with ensuring that that youth is safe, is …
Inspiring CASAs: Volunteer Offers Safe Space for At-Risk Youth
Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers have the unique opportunity to support at-risk youth in the courtroom and beyond. …
Inspiring CASAs: Volunteer Provides Consistency to Older Youth
November is National Adoption Month in the United States, and this year, the Children’s Bureau has elected to bring awareness to older …
Foster Youth Who Didn’t Let the Statistics Define Them
“Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it.” – Helen Keller Children in foster care have …
Inspiring CASAs: Volunteer Advocates for Placement Change
While in foster care, a child is considered a dependent of the court, and the court steps in to make important decisions regarding the …
Inspiring CASAs: Facing the Effects of Trauma
According to The National Child Trauma Stress Network (NCTSN), “Children whose families and homes do not provide consistent safety, …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Inspiring CASAs: Volunteer and Youth Find a Creative Bond
As we head into summer with many unknowns, our Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers continue to support the needs of their …
Inspiring CASAs: Volunteer Fights to Be Present for Child’s Surgery
During a time marked by uncertainty and constant change, the consistency and dedication of our Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) …