Child welfare advocacy

Positive outcomes

CASA volunteers understand that every youth deserves a safe permanent placement that gives them the opportunity to thrive while considering the unique circumstances of each case. VOICES participates in advisory and community groups that spread community-centric understanding.

Family reunification means specific safety concerns and risks that were identified are now remediated. Thousands of youth happily reunify to their homes each year.

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Adoption

Adoption happens when family reunification is not possible. Through adoption, children have a loving and forever home. Click on the link below to learn more about honoring and supporting unified families.

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By Their Side podcast

A child welfare and foster care advocacy show produced by Voices for CASA Children. Features candid conversations with industry professionals and individuals with lived experience.

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Voices of Hope newsletter

The Voices of Hope newsletter is a recurring publication by Voices for CASA Children that shares updates, stories, and resources related to their mission of supporting children living in foster care.

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Community events

Our Community Events bring together people with a wide range of experiences in foster care to help our community learn, listen, and grow. Hear from foster care alumni, caregivers, mental health professionals, child welfare experts, and others who offer unique perspectives on the foster care system.

Legislation and policy

Voices for CASA Children does not lobby the legislature nor engage in partisan debate. However, we do stay informed regarding legislation being introduced that may have an impact on the child advocacy role and the child welfare framework overall. VOICES will engage with legislators and policy influencers to educate and provide insight regarding obvious impacts and unintended consequences. We also collaborate with expert professionals and child welfare ecosystem partners to ensure we understand outcomes more holistically. VOICES can then better prepare for change, such as offer a training session for CASA volunteers, etc.

VOICES is also a member of various advisory councils and committees that influence policy outside the legislative arena.

Child welfare and community collaboration

VOICES believes in the power of collaboration. Our ability to enhance the CASA volunteer experience comes from a combination of direct support and by leveraging the programs already in place with other organizations supporting foster care, youth, families and volunteers. We connect with this child welfare community as we execute our day-to-day mission as well as during times of change. Our broader collaboration includes CASA programs and support organizations across the nation. Exchanging ideas on policy changes, environmental and economic stressors helps us keep support networks resilient and communities strong.

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