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foster youth

At any given time, there are about 500 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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272 Foster Children with Advocates
11 Foster Children waiting for an Advocate
$3.8M Annual Fundraising Need

Child Advocates Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Fiesta Mi Gente 

On Saturday, September 21st, Child Advocates hosted the 2nd Annual Fiesta Mi Gente: A Celebration of Cultura, an event dedicated to honoring the vibrant cultures of Latin America.

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A Day in CASA Training: 2024 THRIVE Summit

On Saturday, September 17, our Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Volunteers serving teens and Non-Minor Dependents (NMDs) gathered at our 2024 THRIVE Summit to learn, provide feedback, and help shape future program offerings for the teens and NMDs we serve.

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Child Advocates Hosts 19th Annual O’Leary Golf Classic

On Monday, August 26, over 130 golfers and prominent Silicon Valley corporate and philanthropic leaders gathered to support foster youth at our 19th Annual O’Leary Golf Classic.

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Every Child Deserves the Opportunity to Thrive

Tracy grew up in a household that supported foster youth and wanted to find her own way to give back. Working with Child Advocates, she found that her unique experience made her a perfect fit to LIFT UP foster youth.

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Veggielution Provides Foster Youth with Access to Nature

On Saturday, August 17, Veggielution hosted Child Advocates of Silicon Valley for an exciting day of garden exploration!

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Meet Our Advocates: Nicholas Aguilar

This month, we’re proud to spotlight Nicholas Aguilar for his dedication to SHOWING UP for our foster youth by supporting them as they achieve their dreams and providing them with new and fun experiences.

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Animal Assisted Happiness Brings Joy to Foster Youth

On July 14, 2024, our foster youth enjoyed a sunny day with farm animals, thanks to our community partner, Animal Assisted Happiness!

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Child Advocates Hosts 3rd Annual Summer Bash for Foster Youth

The sun was shining, and so were we at our 3rd Annual Summer Bash!

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Advocate Spotlight: CASA Chris LIFTS UP LGBTQ+ Foster Youth

Over the past eight months, CASA Chris has worked with Luke*, a Non-Minor Dependent (NMD) who is currently striving to obtain a new birth certificate and identification documents that align with his gender transition.

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Santa Clara County Celebrates 13th Annual Reunification Day

Santa Clara County celebrated its 13th Annual National Reunification Day to acknowledge the unique efforts of our local families and communities toward reunifying families impacted by foster care.  

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