CASA Help Guides
Voices of Hope, Champions Together
As February unfolds, we embrace the spirit of champions and the strength that lives in all of us. Just like the athletes at the Super Bowl or the Waste Management Phoenix Open, CASA volunteers are true champions for children living in foster care. Yet, let us not...
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...
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...
Voices of Hope, Feel The Change
Seasons come and go, always moving life forward. With fall comes a feeling of excitement for outdoor activities and reflection on the season passed. Transitional times are energizing but can also be unsettling, especially for youth who are not in a permanent home....
Strengthening Advocacy Through Education
With the ever-evolving field of child welfare, it’s important that CASA volunteers remain informed and equipped to best support the youth they serve. That is why the education program is a vital component of what we do at VOICES. We offer online and in-person...
Build Your Own Backpack Day, 2023
The 10-year-old walked in and headed straight to the Mario Bros. backpack and exclaimed, “This is the one!” The teen girl hugged a princess pink backpack and smiled. We cheered her on saying, "You do YOU! Select any one you want." During Build-Your-Own Backpack Day,...
My CASA Journey, First Moments: Hope Bags
A CASA’s journey begins with the first visit with the child. A “child” who might be a three-month-old baby girl or a 17-year-old male teen. To help create an icebreaker, CASA volunteers provide a “hope bag” consisting of a handmade quilt, an age-appropriate toy and a...
A CASA’s Guide to Virtual Volunteering in Phoenix
What are some of the initial steps to becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)? Here are the first to-dos from the paperwork and interview to the pre-service training needed to be a voice for foster children.
Combating Childhood Trauma
What are some of the initial steps to becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)? Here are the first to-dos from the paperwork and interview to the pre-service training needed to be a voice for foster children.
