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Child Advocates of Silicon Valley Announces The Appointment of Two New Board Members

The agency is excited to welcome Megan Bazan and Amber Fox to the Board of Directors.

Child Advocates Swears In 30 Advocates for Foster Youth 

Child Advocates of Silicon Valley swears in 30 new Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Volunteers, prioritizing the need for more male, bilingual Spanish-speaking and Hispanic CASAs to serve children on the waitlist.

San Francisco 49ers Quarterback Selects Child Advocates of Silicon Valley as “My Cause My Cleats” Beneficiary

Brock Purdy participates in this season’s My Cause My Cleats Campaign, supporting Child Advocates of Silicon Valley in Week 13’s game against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Child Advocates of Silicon Valley Announces the Appointment of Four New Board Members

Child Advocates of Silicon Valley welcomes Kristen Burton, Ehi Oiyemhonlan, Ben Shively and Karen Whipple to the Board of Directors.

Child Advocates of Silicon Valley Swears in Over 20 New CASA Volunteers to Support Systemically Underserved Youth

Child Advocates of Silicon Valley swears in 22 new Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Volunteers, prioritizing the need for more male, bilingual Spanish-speaking and Hispanic CASAs to serve children on the waitlist.

California CASA Supports Revised State Budget that Invests $40 Million in Advocacy Programs for Youth in Foster Care

California Court Appointed Special Advocate Association (California CASA) applauds Governor Gavin Newsom’s decision to restore $40 million for programs for children and youth in foster care in the revised FY 2023-24 budget.

7th Annual Foster5K + Kids Dash Raises Over $40,000

After three years of virtual races, the 7th annual Foster5k + Kids Dash was held in person on May 7th at Martial Cottle Park in San Jose, CA.

Child Advocates of Silicon Valley Launches New 3-Year Strategic Plan

Child Advocates of Silicon Valley gathers community leaders, government representatives and thought partners from organizations across the Bay Area to announce the launch of its FY24–FY26 strategic plan.

Child Advocates of Silicon Valley Receives Generous Donation at the Goals for Kids Celebration Night

Child Advocates of Silicon Valley has been rewarded $33,429, courtesy of the Sharks Foundations’ Goal for Kids program at the SAP Center on April 6, 2023.

7th Annual Foster5K: Date & Location Changed Due to Flooding

Foster5K is now on Sunday, May 2, 2023 at Martial Cottle Park in San Jose (virtual participation remains available).

Child Advocates of Silicon Valley Swears in Over 20 New CASA Volunteers

Child Advocates of Silicon Valley celebrates the graduation of 22 Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Volunteers. 

7th Annual Foster5K Adds Kids Dash, Moves to Hellyer County Park

The 7th Annual Foster5K + Kids Dash is scheduled for Sunday, April 2, 2023. After being virtual the past three years, this year’s 5K will be hosted at Hellyer County Park (virtual participation still available). Sign up at Foster5k.org.