VOICES for CASA Children

Through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), eligible children with disabilities in Arizona (and nationally) are provided free appropriate public education (FAPE), including special education and related services. Parents typically play a critical...

To reach more youth who will need a CASA volunteer in the future, it is imperative that we grow our network of supporters. There are many generous and socially-minded businesses in Arizona who actively encourage employees to be involved in the betterment of their...

The New Year brings new hope and opportunities. If you think this year might be the time to learn more about becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate, we are excited to have you attend an Information Session. Every month Voices For CASA Children hosts Information...

Life is a wonder every day. Cherish the lessons of the past and use them as a springboard for a bold future. Reach for the stars and get ready to learn even more! Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) combine academia, peer collaboration and life experiences to be...

The results are in! CASA volunteers who participated in the VOICES education program voted for their top, most impactful, training sessions of the year. In 2023, we hosted 43 live webinars and one in-person training session to support participants in their role as a...

Present: Earlier this year, the Arizona Legislature passed The Foster Care Bill of Rights (SB 1186), which updated language and expanded the rights of children living in foster care and the rights of parents. These rights now apply to children living in kinship foster...

While the holidays can be particularly difficult for youth living in foster care, CASA volunteers are trained and sensitively building new memories with their appointed youth through festive outings and special time together. Given the caring generosity of our...

As 2023 comes to a close, we reflect on all that has been done to bring advocacy to more children and elevate the CASA volunteer experience. Young lives that have endured trauma and family separation find hope in the determination of their CASA volunteer. VOICES...

It’s important that a child living in foster care has opportunities to choose clothing or participate in activities of their choosing when often so much else is out of their control. Several times a year,  VOICES provides Target gift cards to CASAs to shop with their...