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Child Advocates Partners with Veggielution for a Day of Exploration 

On Saturday, July 19, Veggielution partnered with Child Advocates of Silicon Valley to provide foster youth with a day of nature exploration alongside their Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Volunteer

Child Advocates Celebrates the Graduates of 2025

On Wednesday, June 25, 2025, 13 current and former foster youth and Non-Minor Dependents (NMDs) were honored at a special celebration hosted by the San Jose Giants for completing high school or post-secondary programs in the 2024–2025 academic year.  

Child Advocates Hosts 4th Annual Summer Bash in Honor of Pride Month

On Saturday, June 21st, foster youth and their Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Volunteers gathered for an afternoon filled with celebration in honor of Pride Month at Christmas Hill Park in Gilroy.

Meet Our Advocates: Bear Flintgruber

In honor of Pride Month, Child Advocates is spotlighting CASA Bear Flintgruber for his commitment to LIFTING UP our LGBTQ+ foster youth.    

Child Advocates Swears In 24 Advocates for Foster Youth

MILPITAS, CA — Child Advocates of Silicon Valley proudly swore in 24 new Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Volunteers at First 5 Santa Clara County’s office in San Jose on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 and 4 more will be sworn in on July 15 at the Santa Clara Family Justice Center.

County of Santa Clara Social Services Agency Celebrated Family Reunification Day

Child Advocates partners to host annual Family Reunification Day celebration.

2025 Black, White & Pink Ball Attendees SHOW UP for Foster Youth

Our marquee fundraising event of the year was one for the ages. The Black, White & Pink Ball, held at…

Leaders Unite to Strengthen Foster Care in Santa Clara County

Child Advocates of Silicon Valley Co-Hosts Inaugural Foster Care Awareness Month Summit to discuss the critical issues impacting the local foster care system and the well being of children and families.

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.