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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!

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.

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!

Meet Our Advocates: Dawn Hopkins

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

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…

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.

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.

Child Advocates of Silicon Valley Annunces the Appointment of a New Board Member

Child Advocates of Silicon Valley is pleased to announce the appointment of a new board member, Melissa Morganstein, a Senior Director at Google Cloud, effective  March 26, 2025. 

Child Advocates Swears In 48 Advocates for Foster Youth

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 1, 2025  CONTACT: Gustavo Caraveo |  Gustavo@childadvocatessv.org    MILPITAS, CA — Child Advocates of Silicon Valley proudly…

Meet Our Advocates: Cindy Aviles

In honor of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, we’re shining the spotlight on our Court Appointed Special Advocate, Cindy Aviles, for her commitment to LIFTING UP foster youth with developmental disabilities.    

9th Annual Foster5K Race + Kids Dash: Run for a Cause, Support Foster Youth

Join us at the 9th Annual Foster5K + Kids Dash, a cornerstone event in Silicon Valley dedicated to championing the cause of foster kids in Santa Clara County.

Adventure at Happy Hollow Park & Zoo

On Saturday, February 22, our youth enjoyed a day of exploration at Happy Hollow Park & Zoo with their CASA Volunteer thanks to the generosity and our continued partnership with Happy Hollow Foundation.