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Building a Foundation of Support

Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Marcee uses her background in early childhood education to SHOW UP for Raymundo, Feliza and their family.

49ers Raise Awareness to Personal Causes with My Cause My Cleats

San Francisco 49ers Quarterback Brock Purdy selects Child Advocates of Silicon Valley as his personal cause for this season’s My Clause My Cleats initiative.

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.

The Giving Pump Raises $50,000 for Foster Children

2023 Giving Pump campaign raises $50,000 for CASA Programs statewide, resulting in a $13,000 donation for Child Advocates of Silicon Valley’s CASA Program.

Santa Clara County Holds 17th Annual Adoption Day Celebration

Santa Clara County Superior Court celebrates Adoption Day by closing the cases of 23 children, officially moving them out of foster care and into permanent, loving homes.

Serinity’s Story: Homeward Bound

Serinity is a former foster youth who first entered the dependency court system over a decade ago. This is a full account of her experience—written in her own words, captured with real photos and fully encapsulated in a poem she wrote while in foster care.

Child Advocates Celebrates Día de los Muertos

Over 30 CASA Volunteers and foster youth gather to celebrate the Day of the Dead, engaging in enriching cultural activities and honoring those they have lost.

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 Hosts 2nd Annual Passion, Fashion & Everything Bold

Over 130 of Silicon Valley’s most fashionable community members SHOW UP in support of Santa Clara County’s foster youth.

Pumpkin Patch 2023 – Fun for Everyone

Accompanied by their CASA, 27 youth joined us at Animal Assisted Happiness for our 3rd annual Pumpkin Patch.

Meet Our Advocates: Rob Ortega

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re celebrating CASA Volunteer Rob Ortega and sharing how his heritage and understanding of Hispanic culture have allowed him to deepen his connections with his foster youth.

Child Advocates Celebrates Diversity and Culture at Fiesta Mi Gente

Child Advocates debuts Fiesta Mi Gente, the first of many new events celebrating cultures representative of the youth Child Advocates serves.