Voices for Children, Inc.

Voices for Children is grateful for the ongoing support of the San Marcos Community Foundation. The foundation works to strengthen the San Marcos community and the nonprofit organizations that serve it. We are honored to have once again earned its support to continue to provide Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) to children in foster care in San Marcos. Together, we are helping children living in foster care pursue brighter futures. #communitysupport #givingback #CASAschangelives #voicesforchildren #CourtAppointedSpecialAdvocate #childadvocacy #supportyouthinfostercare

There are so many ways you can support children in foster care this holiday season??? This year, Voices for Children will host its annual holiday party for all our CASAs and their case children. One of the most memorable moments of this holiday party is when a child gets to choose a new book?? and stuffed animal?? to take home as their own! Make the holiday season extra special for youth in foster care by giving them a special gift ?? during an uncertain time in their childhood. Visit our Amazon wish lists ?? https://buff.ly/45ILxxi & https://buff.ly/494KMS1 to order a new book or stuffed animal by December 10! Make sure to select Voices for Children San Diego as your shipping address when you check out, and leave your gift unwrapped for the kids to choose from. We need books and stuffed animals for youth of all ages! #holidaydrive #bookneeded #stuffedanimalsneeded #holidayparty #supportyouthinfostercare #voicesforchildren #helpandgiveback #community #holidayspirit #tistheseason

“I encourage men to take action by offering a few hours a month to make a difference for boys living in foster care in our local community. The little time spent as a CASA may be all it takes to have a life-changing effect,” shared CASA Bob, a resident of Riverside County. Voices for Children needs empathetic men to step up and become volunteer CASAs to advocate for boys in foster care. 87 boys in San Diego and Riverside Counties are waiting for an advocate to be there for them. You can be one of them! Learn more about why boys in foster care need male advocates and how you can be a role model who speaks up for them ?? https://buff.ly/4ezGrbe. #maleCASAs #malerolemodels #CASAschangelives #CASAVolunteers #voicesforchildren #RiversideCounty #SanDiegoCounty #CourtAppointedSpecialAdvocate #becomeaCASA #volunteer #speakupforboysinfostercare #shareyourvoice #makeadifference

Please join us in celebrating all 55 of our newest CASA volunteers ?? They have successfully completed Advocate University and are now ready to advocate for a child in foster care. Thank you to Judge Martin and Voices for Children Board Chair Kristi E. Pfister, Esq. for speaking at our graduation ceremony. Your inspirational words touched our newest volunteers in a way that made them feel supported, enthusiastic, and eager to begin their journeys as CASA volunteers. We’re so grateful to our new CASA volunteers and their selfless commitment to supporting children in foster care in San Diego County! #CASAschangelives #CASAVolunteers #voicesforchildren #SanDiegoCounty #CourtAppointedSpecialAdvocate #advocate #graduation #becomeaCASA #volunteer #speakupforyouthinfostercare #shareyourvoice #makeadifference

Happy Veteran's Day! Thank you to all our veterans for everything you've done to protect our country. We are so grateful for your service. We are also incredibly grateful to all our Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs), staff, and board members who have served our country and now help provide life-changing advocacy to vulnerable children in foster care. We invite all service members to use their skills to serve your country's children by becoming a CASA. Every child needs someone in their corner. For children living in foster care, someone they can count on for empathy, guidance, and advocacy can make all the difference. With your heart of service, sense of duty, and loyalty, you can make a lasting impact on the life of a child in foster care. To take on this special kind of service, learn more at https://buff.ly/43jsQRn #veteransday #military #army #marinecorps #navy #airforce #spaceforce #coastguard #armynationalguard #airnationalguard #thankyouforyourservice #CASAschangelives #voicesforchildren #CourtAppointedSpecialAdvocate #makeadifference #childadvocacy #supportyouthinfostercare #RiversideCounty #SanDiegoCounty

Mark your calendars ?? and make a difference this Giving Tuesday, December 3, 2024! Voices for Children invites you to join us in speaking up for children in foster care who deserve a brighter future? By spreading the word and participating in this day of giving, you empower Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers to advocate for those who need it most. Your involvement can help create lasting change in the lives of children in foster care, providing them with the stability, support, and encouragement necessary to navigate their journeys. Save the date and get ready to make a positive impact on December 3—because when we raise our voices together, we create a better world for our children. #GivingTuesday #communitysupport #givingback #CASAschangelives #voicesforchildren #CourtAppointedSpecialAdvocate #makeadifference #childadvocacy #supportyouthinfostercare #RiversideCounty #SanDiegoCounty

This morning, as on every Halloween ??, Voice for Children team members served breakfast????? for all Meadow Lark Courthouse staff in appreciation of their dedication to children living in foster care in San Diego County. Thank you for all you do, whether it's welcoming a new CASA or helping us make the courtroom less scary for children in foster care — we are grateful for your expertise, collaboration, and hard work every day. We wish everyone a safe, fun, and memorable Halloween! ?????? #happyhalloween #voicesforchildren #courtappointedspecialadvocate #childadvocacy #courtadvocacy #voicesforchildren #childwelfare #sandiegocounty #ittakesavillage #collaboration #thankyou #breakfast #supportyouthinfostercare

Congratulations to our Riverside County CASA of the Month, Jennifer O.! ?? Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) volunteers help build a child’s confidence by providing a stable presence, consistent support, and genuine care. This support is critical, especially when a child transitions into a teenager. When CASA Jenn met 12-year-old Natalie* the two spent time together going on fun outings and talking about clothes, makeup, and food, allowing Natalie a safe space to share anything with CASA Jenn. Recently, Natalie moved to her eighth placement right before starting a new school year. After two years of being encouraged and motivated to do well in school by CASA Jenn, Natalie wanted to start the school year feeling confident in herself. When Natalie expressed her desire to have her hair braided, CASA Jenn stepped up when it proved challenging to make this a reality. Learn more about how CASA Jenn's determination ensured Natalie started her first day at a new school feeling confident and beautiful ??https://buff.ly/48tSyVN #CASAoftheMonth #CASAschangelives #CASAVolunteers #voicesforchildren #RiversideCounty #CourtAppointedSpecialAdvocate #becomeaCASA #volunteer #speakupforyouthinfostercare #shareyourvoice #makeadifference

Congratulations to our San Diego County CASA of the Month, Victoria “Vicky” S. ??As a newly sworn-in CASA, Vicky was eager to advocate for Leo*, a baby boy only a few months old. CASA Vicky’s immediate rapport-building with Leo’s social worker, caregiver, and mother, coupled with her interactions with Leo, have played a crucial role in putting everyone at ease and encouraging them to see her as someone invested in Leo’s success. Today, Leo, a 1-year-old brown-eyed baby boy with a big smile, has started to take his first steps. Learn more about CASA Vicky's journey with Leo ??https://buff.ly/3AjrFqP #CASAoftheMonth #CASAschangelives #CASAVolunteers #voicesforchildren #SanDiegoCounty #CourtAppointedSpecialAdvocate #becomeaCASA #volunteer #speakupforyouthinfostercare #shareyourvoice #makeadifference

Voices for Children hosted nearly 500 guests for a spectacular Starry Starry Night at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park. Emceed by CBS 8’s Neda Iranpour, guests were treated to an exquisite dining experience, inspirational stories from our CASA program, the first-ever CASA Lifetime Achievement award presentation, an exhilarating live auction, and more. We recognized the exceptional contributions of our founder and longest-serving CASA volunteer, Kathryn Ashworth, Esq., whose vision has supported more than 100,000 youth across San Diego and Riverside Counties. We also had the honor of presenting the inspiring story of former foster youth Anthony O’Leary, who shared the transformative impact CASA Danny had in his life. With generous commitments from supporters, we raised more than $1.5 million to continue providing critical advocacy to children in our community. The funds raised at Starry Starry Night will allow us to provide CASA volunteers to 600 abused, neglected, and abandoned children in foster care, helping ensure their voices are heard and needs are met. Your participation made this event a resounding success! #starrystarrynight #CASAschangelives #voicesforchildren #CourtAppointedSpecialAdvocate #beinpired #makeadifference #childadvocacy #supportyouthinfostercare #SanDiegoCounty #community #giveback #fostercare #awareness #gala #eventoftheyear