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...
INSPIRE & CONNECT
VOICES BLOGIn The Spot Light – Gratitude
The 2023 VOICES holiday gift drive was an incredible success! Over the years our holiday drives have enabled CASA volunteers to provide toys and gifts to thousands of babies, youth and teens. Thanks to feedback from CASA volunteers, who truly see these children, we...
Voices of Hope – We See You
Yes, you - Grown up and living a busy life! We also see your inner child. Be joyful and feel the holiday wonder. Also, step away for moments of calm. In these quiet moments we can see the future, and our purpose, more clearly. This holiday season, CASA volunteers are...
Strengthening Advocacy Through Education – Supporting Youth in Times of Transition November 2023
We look forward to the holidays for the time spent with family and friends, eating our favorite foods and participating in special rituals that give us a sense of belonging. For adoptees and children in foster care, these aspects of the holidays can bring painful...
In Focus: Qualified Foster Care Organization (QFCO) Tax Credit*
Why it matters: Supporting youth and child advocates requires community support A charitable heart in Arizona can reap rewards that go beyond knowing we are making a difference in our community. Thanks to the Qualified Foster Care Organization tax credit program,...
Community & Youth Connections – Arizona CASA Support Council Meeting
In October, VOICES hosted our partner Support Councils from across the state who support the CASA volunteers and youth in foster care in their local County. Together, we seek to ensure all Arizona counties have support for recruitment of CASA volunteers and learn from...
Celebrating Positive Outcomes – A Loving Family Created Through Adoption!
November is National Adoption Month. It is an opportunity to shine a light on the adoption journey and the many loving families that have come together as a result. CASA volunteers are crucial to ensuring a youth’s voice is heard. They can also help make sure the...
My CASA Journey – Building Trust
CASA volunteers are often the only consistent adult a youth in foster care sees and each outing helps the CASA child feel heard and seen. It may take a variety of experiences for one to resonate and help the child or teen decide to talk openly. One CASA after visiting...
In The Spotlight – Creating Spontaneity Holiday Toy Drive
That special moment when a child opens a gift and feels instant joy - when the child feels love instead of concern. The spontaneous holiday moments we hope will flow naturally this year actually requires advanced thought and planning. One example of holiday readiness...
Voices of Hope – You Make It Possible
Young people count on caring adults to keep them safe, loved and guide them to a life of opportunities. We are thankful for Court Appointed Special Advocates that focus on being the voice for teens. We also give thanks to all of you who trust us to support all CASA...