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Meet Our Advocates: Stephanie Pham

In honor of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, we’re proud to spotlight Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Volunteer Stephanie Pham.

Child Advocates Helps Foster Children Heal Through Sensory Play

Saturday’s event focused on providing positive childhood experiences through mindfulness practices and activities proven to mitigate trauma.

Kendra Scott Shows Super Support for Foster Kids

Kendra Scott shined bright and encouraged shoppers to Shop for Good in support of Child Advocates of Silicon Valley.

Happy Hollow and Kaiser Permanente Partner to Bring Smiles to Foster Youth

Happy Hollow Foundation hosted dozens of foster youth and their Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) to a free day of fun at Happy Hollow Park & Zoo.

Child Advocates Helps Foster Children Combat Trauma through Yoga

Young foster children and their CASAs build skills to combat experienced trauma, learning mindfulness practices at Child Advocates’ first youth-centered event of the new year.

Meet Our Advocates: Jim Niederjohn

We’re proud to spotlight CASA Jim Niederjohn for his dedication to SHOWING UP for foster youth and, in particular, youth involved in both the Juvenile Justice and Juvenile Dependency Court Systems, also known as dually involved youth (DIY).

2023 Holiday Events at Child Advocates of Silicon Valley

Child Advocates hosts a series of events to bring 2023’s festive season to life for children, teens and young adults in Santa Clara County’s foster care system.

2023 Holiday Giving Recap

Child Advocates receives over $40,000 in gifts and cash donations from organizations, partners and individual donors during the 2023 holiday season.

The Passing of Judge David W. Soukup, Founder of the Court-Appointed Special Advocate/Volunteer Guardian Ad Litem (CASA/GAL) Movement

National CASA/GAL Association announces Judge David W. Soukup’s passing and honors his legacy.

Child Advocates Hosts Holiday Parties for Children and Teens in Foster Care

Child Advocates welcomes over 80 children, adolescents and Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Volunteers to the 2023 holiday parties.

Child Advocates of Silicon Valley Receives the Highest Tier of Recognition in Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth and Families

Child Advocates is one of only eight CASA organizations to receive the “Innovative Inclusion” level of recognition.

49ers QB Brock Purdy Lifts Up Silicon Valley Nonprofit Agency

NFL superstar chooses Child Advocates of Silicon Valley as his My Cleats My Cause charity.