Governor’s Office of Youth Faith and Family (GOYFF) has various commissions and advisory councils designed to focus on challenges facing our community. These include Human trafficking, substance abuse, a youth commission, among others. VOICES had the opportunity to...
VOICES News 2024
Positive Outcomes – Families Together Again!, Celebrating National Family Reunification Month
The American Bar Association sponsors Family Reunification Month and Maricopa County has been celebrating Family Reunification Day since 2014 - 10 yrs of honoring families! To celebrate the accomplishments of families who have overcome an array of circumstances to...
My CASA Journey – From Ballet to LEGOs™!
Through their continual contact with a child, CASA volunteers are in a unique position to share in developing a child’s interest. For example, one CASA assisted her budding ballerina by applying for funding for ballet lessons, and then ballet shoes. Then, VOICES...
In The Spotlight – Urgent Requests & Essential Needs
VOICES works to provide temporary relief through referrals to non-profit partners. Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation offers funding for supplemental clothing. Foster Alliance and Helen’s Hope Chest offer a shopping experience for the youth to select and...
Voices of Hope – Be A Family
This month, we are celebrating families of all kinds in honor of both Family Reunification Month and Pride Month. We know that the essence of a family is not defined by its structure, but by the boundless love, support, and resilience it provides. Whether reunited...
Community & Youth Connections, Family Involvement Center: Empowering Families, Protecting Children -Together
Family Involvement Center’s Vision: To foster healthy, resilient children and families who are valued and involved in shaping their own care, as well as programs and policies impacting children’s services. We are grateful to the Family Involvement Center for...
Champions For Positive Outcomes, The Arians Family Foundation
The Arians Family Foundation was created in 2013 at the same time Coach Bruce Arians came to the Arizona Cardinals. The Foundation’s motto ‘A Voice for Children’ calls out their focus and dedication to Court Appointed Special Advocates. AFF is committed to the...
My CASA Journey Lifetime Achievement Winner: Kathleen Kater (Video)
Congratulations to Kathleen Kater, the recipient of CASA of Maricopa County’s 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award! Kathleen has served as a CASA volunteer for over 19 years, and has advocated tirelessly for 11 children. She has...
Christine Arians – A Beautiful Partnership (Video)
Christine Arians and the Arians Family Foundation have had a memorable partnership with Voices For CASA Children for over 10 years now. Join us as we celebrate some of the great moments we shared during our time together.
In The Spotlight – Stars of Advocacy
On April 20th, Voices for CASA Children and CASA of Maricopa County proudly hosted the “Stars of Advocacy” CASA volunteer annual event. On this special morning, CASA volunteers came together to connect, share experiences, and further strengthen their advocacy. This...