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At any given time, there are over 600 children in the Santa Clara County foster care system.

Every one of these children has experienced trauma in the form of abuse, neglect and/or abandonment.

Every one of these children deserves to have a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Volunteer.

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237 Foster Children with Advocates
102 Foster Children waiting for an Advocate
$3.8M Annual Fundraising Need

County of Santa Clara Social Services Agency Celebrated Family Reunification Day

Five families were recognized for successfully reunifying with their child(ren) and for their involvement in the Dependency Advocacy Parent Mentor Program. Of these five families, two were supported by our Court Appointed Special Advocates, who have chosen to remain anonymous. Their impact, however, is deeply felt, as they SHOWED UP for the families and youth during their time in foster care, offering vital support throughout the process.

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2025 Black, White & Pink Ball Attendees SHOW UP for Foster Youth

Our marquee fundraising event of the year was one for the ages. The Black, White & Pink Ball, held at…

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Leaders Unite to Strengthen Foster Care in Santa Clara County

Child Advocates of Silicon Valley Co-Hosts Inaugural Foster Care Awareness Month Summit to discuss the critical issues impacting the local foster care system and the well being of children and families.

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Child Advocates Brings Carnival Fun to Foster Youth

On Saturday, May 17, foster kids and their Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Volunteers, a total of 27 participants, enjoyed a full day of fun, bonding and exploration at our 4th Annual KIDSTRAVAGANZA!

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9th Annual Foster5K +Kids Dash Raises Awareness for Foster Youth

On Saturday, April 26th, the 9th Annual Foster5K + Kids Dash was held at Martial Cottle Park.

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Child Advocates Hosts 2025 CASA Summit

On Saturday, nearly 100 Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Volunteers came together at Santa Clara County’s Social Services Agency for our CASA Summit 2025. This annual day of learning featured keynote speaker Donielle Prince, MS.Ed, Ph.D. and a CASA panel!

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Meet Our Advocates: Dawn Hopkins

Child Advocates is spotlighting CASA Dawn Hopkins for her unwavering commitment and dedication to foster youth.

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Support, Trust and Growth: How CASA Dinyar SHOWS UP for Amir

Every young person deserves someone in their corner, especially when facing life without a strong support system. That’s what Amir…

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City Lights Theater SHOWS UP for foster youth

From March 13 through April 16, City Lights Theater Company partnered with Child Advocates of Silicon Valley for a special run of Agatha Christie’s classic play, The Mousetrap.

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Child Advocates Provides Teens with a Day at Round 1

On Sunday, April 6, Child Advocates of Silicon Valley hosted a special outing for foster teens and their CASA Volunteers at Round 1 Bowling & Amusement, offering a fun-filled day of arcade games, karaoke, bowling and lunch.

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