VOICES participates in various opportunities to learn more about evolving thought in child welfare and how we can have collaborative and strong child welfare partnerships in Arizona. Recently, we attended Advocacy Day sponsored by AZ Impact for Good, an association...
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Voices for CASA Children News & Press Releases
Community & Youth Connections – Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation
Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation (AFFCF) has and continues to be a critical source of support to CASA volunteers and their court appointed youth. Throughout the years, they listen carefully to the needs and expand their offerings when these gaps arise....
Champions For Positive Outcomes – The Giles W. and Elise G Mead Foundation
The ‘By Their Side: Advocating for Children in Foster Care’ Podcast launch is made possible by a grant from The Mead Foundation. This grant continues a focus on leveraging technology to strengthen advocacy skills through education. The Mead Foundation has been by the...
My CASA Journey – Maintaining Sibling Connections
The importance of maintaining sibling connections is well known. The reasons they are not kept together when removed from their home may not be as well understood. One of the most common reasons for separation is the lack of foster homes that can accommodate sibling...
In The Spotlight – “By Their Side” Podcast
VOICES is thrilled to announce the launch of our new podcast series, ‘By Their Side!’ Join us as we engage industry professionals in candid discussions on topics such as trauma, attachment, and effective advocacy strategies. Listeners can tune in monthly to gain...
Voices of Hope – Let’s Talk
Spring Greetings to our VOICES Community! In this season of growth and renewal, our March newsletter blooms with stories of resilience and compassion. Just as nature awakens and fosters growth, CASA volunteers listen and nurture the potential within each child,...
Strengthening Advocacy Through Education
Being a child advocate means championing for appropriate placement, resources, and avenues for healing. Although research consistently highlights the remarkable resilience of children in foster care, this resilience is not inherent; it's developed through meaningful...
In Focus – Connecting With You
VOICES is now leveraging text message communication to provide our supporters an easier way to participate in supporting youth through our various drives. For example, we sent a text message to our supporters to highlight the holiday gift drive and will use text...
Community & Youth Connections – Book Drive
Books are more than just stories; they are windows into new worlds, opportunities for learning, and sources of inspiration. VOICES believes that reading is the cornerstone for learning in all areas of life. Reading is essential for a child's development as it enhances...
Champions for Positive Outcomes – Kappa Alpha Theta
There are champions worldwide! Kappa Alpha Theta is a fraternity that was founded in 1870 with 147 collegiate chapters in the United States and more than 200 alumnae chapters and circles worldwide. And their philanthropic focus is the Court Appointed Special Advocate...