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8th Annual Foster5K +Kids Dash Raises Awareness for Foster Youth

On Saturday, April 28th, the 8th Annual Foster5K + Kids Dash was held at Martial Cottle Park. About 400 runners registered this year, raising over $50,000 for Child Advocates of Silicon Valley and the foster children they serve. 

Child Advocates Turns Office into Carnival-themed Event

28 foster kids and their CASAs attended Child Advocates of Silicon Valley’s carnival-themed KIDSTRAVAGANZA event.

Child Advocates Hosts Ice Skating Party at Sharks Ice

On Saturday, April 20th, foster youth and their Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Volunteers were able to enjoy ice skating alongside the Santa Clara Valley Blackhawks Hockey Association at the Sharks Ice at San Jose. 

Meet Our Advocates: Rhonda Barros

This month, we’re proud to spotlight Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Volunteer Rhonda Barros. Rhonda was recently honored with the Helper’s Award by Susan Ellenberg, County of Santa Clara Supervisor, during this year’s TheKidsTable event.

Positive Experiences for Everyone Involved

CASA Volunteers Katie Gioioso and Hillary Goddard share their experience advocating for foster brothers Franky and Fernando.

Agency Celebrates Social Workers

March is National Social Worker Month, a time to acknowledge social workers’ imperative service to our vulnerable communities. At Child…

Child Advocates sets Foster5K fundraiser for April 28

Registration is open for the eighth annual Foster5K & Kids Dash, a fundraiser for Child Advocates of Silicon Valley. The April 28 event supports the Milpitas-based nonprofit’s Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program for foster youth.

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 Hosts Event at Veggielution for Foster Youth

Against the odds of cloudy skies and a chance of rain, on Saturday, March 23, 2024, our foster youth had a great time connecting with food and nature at Veggielution in Emma Prusch Farm Park. 

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.

8th Annual Foster5K

Join us at the 8th Annual Foster5K & Kids Dash, a cornerstone event in Silicon Valley dedicated to championing the cause of foster youth. 

Meet Our Advocates: Stephanie Pham

In honor of Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month, we’re proud to spotlight Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Volunteer Stephanie Pham.