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A Day of Exploration at Children’s Discovery Museum

On Saturday, January 25, our foster youth, accompanied by their Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Volunteers, enjoyed a fun-filled group outing to Children’s Discovery Museum. Through hands-on activities and the power of play, our youth were able to tap into their creativity and curiosity.

2024 Holiday Giving Recap

We are overjoyed to announce we received over $68,000 in gifts and cash donations from generous organizations, partners and countless individual donors this holiday season.

Meet Our Advocates: Karen Gill

This month, Child Advocates is spotlighting CASA Karen Gill for her steadfast dedication to youth throughout her career, continuously SHOWING UP and LIFTING UP the children she works with.

2024 Holiday Events At Child Advocates of Silicon Valley

During the 2024 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.

Child Advocates’ 2024 Holiday Celebrations: A Day of Holiday Cheer

On Saturday, Child Advocates hosted their yearly holiday parties! Over 90 kids, adolescents and Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Volunteers joined the festivities and participated in various holiday-themed activities.

WWE Superstar Bayley Partners with Child Advocates of Silicon Valley for Toy Drive

WWE Superstar Bayley partners with Child Advocates of Silicon Valley to bring holiday cheer to the foster youth in her hometown.

Advocating for Children, Supporting Families

CASA Volunteer Annette is committed to doing what is best for the children she advocates for, and invests time and energy toward forming special bonds with them and their families. Click to read more.

WWE Star Bayley Shares Details On Virtual Toy Drive

WWE superstar Bayley is teaming up with Child Advocates of Silicon Valley with the aim of providing gifts for every single foster youth they serve.

Santa Clara County Celebrates 18th Annual Adoption Day

On November 22nd, we were honored to participate in Santa Clara County’s 18th Annual Adoption Day Celebration.

How Cultural Connection Improves Mental and Emotional Well-Being of Foster Youth

Guest Author, Donielle Prince, MS.Ed, Ph.D, details the importance of meeting the mental and emotional needs of our foster youth by offering exposure to Positive Childhood Experiences (PCEs) and connecting them to their culture through various activities and efforts.

Child Advocates Celebrates Fall Season with Animal Assisted Happiness

This past Saturday, October 19, our foster youth celebrated the fall season at our Pumpkin Patch event at Animal Assisted Happiness. With the sun out, leaves falling and furry animals in sight, our event was full of fall fun!

Child Advocates Hosts 3rd Annual Passion, Fashion & Everything Bold

On Sunday, over 100 of Silicon Valley’s most fashionable community members SHOWED UP and SHOWED OUT for Child Advocates, supporting Santa Clara County’s foster youth at the 3rd annual Passion, Fashion & Everything Bold event.