New & Newsworthy

This month, Child Advocates is spotlighting CASA Vivian Dang for her commitment to going above and beyond for our foster youth. 

We are overjoyed to announce we received over $87,000 in gifts and cash donations from generous organizations, partners and countless individual donors this holiday season.

During the 2025 holiday season, our agency hosted a series of events for children, teens and young adults in Santa Clara County’s foster care system to enjoy with their Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Volunteers. Thank you to all of our donors, sponsors, community partners and CASAs who helped us bring this festive season to life.

To celebrate the holidays, Child Advocates hosted their yearly holiday parties! The first party was geared toward foster children ages 0–12 and the second for teenagers 13 and older. Over 100 kids, adolescents and Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Volunteers came together to celebrate, connect and enjoy festive, holiday-themed activities.

SAN JOSE, CA — On Friday, December 20, 2025, WWE superstar Bayley partnered with Child Advocates of Silicon Valley for the second year in a row to spread holiday cheer in her hometown of San Jose through a toy drive benefiting Santa Clara County’s foster youth.

To better equip NMDs with the skills necessary for a successful transition to adulthood, we developed the Essential Life Skills Program.

The Foxwynd Foundation DAF funded the Foxwynd Foundation’s generous donation of $15,000 to Child Advocates for the launch of the Essential Life Skills Program.

Charleen’s support was integral to Ashley’s journey—always listening with an open heart and without judgment, helping her become better equipped to face the challenges that came her way.

On November 21st, we were honored to participate in Santa Clara County’s 20th Annual Adoption Day Celebration.

Child Advocates of Silicon Valley proudly swore in 22 new Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Volunteers on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

More than 120 of Silicon Valley’s most fashionable community members SHOWED UP for Child Advocates, supporting Santa Clara County’s foster youth at the 4th annual Passion, Fashion & Everything Bold event.

Under beautiful weather, 35 of our foster youth and 27 Court Appointed Special Advocates celebrated the start of the fall season at our fifth annual Pumpkin Patch!