VOICES news

Back to school is an important time for youth in foster care and the CASA volunteer. It’s important to help start the new school year with brand new supplies just like everyone else. Thankfully, our VOICES community responds with boxes and boxes filled with quality...

Back-to-school is here! As we go over the checklist of school supplies and things to do, let’s be sure to include a wellness break for ourselves and for our young students. Children have mixed emotions upon entering the classroom. Excitement, apprehension and...

Summer days are giving way to the excitement of a new school year! We are grateful for all those who support youth in their educational journey. CASA volunteers also make a profound impact on youth living in foster care so they enter this school year more confident....

As we celebrate Pride Month, we reflect on the rich history, ongoing struggles, and remarkable achievements of the LGBTQIA+ community. Amidst this celebration, it's crucial to acknowledge the disparities and challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ youth, particularly those in...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...