activities · 21
what they do
direct service · 6
- Advocacy for Children in Foster Care Foster Care and Adoption ServicesProvides ongoing advocacy for children in the foster care system until case closure or permanent placement, having advocated for over 8 children through the CASA program.
- Child advocacy in foster care Foster Care and Adoption ServicesProvides ongoing advocacy for children in the foster care system until case closure or permanent placement, including advocating for over 8 children through the CASA program.
- Family Reunification Day Committee Participation Organizing Awareness & Recognition EventsParticipates in the Family Reunification Day Committee in Maricopa County since 2014, which honors select reunified families during National Family Reunification month in June.
- Family Reunification Day Committee Participation Organizing Awareness & Recognition EventsHas been part of the Family Reunification Day Committee in Maricopa County since 2014, honoring select reunified families during National Family Reunification month in June.
- Family reunification support Organizing Awareness & Recognition EventsParticipates in the Family Reunification Day Committee in Maricopa County since 2014, honoring reunified families during National Family Reunification Month in June.
- Information referral services CASA Program Support & AwarenessRefers community members to CASA Information Sessions to support engagement with the CASA program.
advocacy · 6
- CASA Volunteer Recognition Events Volunteer Recognition EventsHosts events to honor CASA volunteers, such as the inaugural CASA Volunteer Week and a special event in mid-April 2026 to honor CASA of Maricopa County volunteers.
- CASA Volunteer Recruitment and Information CASA Program Support & AwarenessRefers community members to CASA Information Sessions and hosted the inaugural CASA Volunteer Week as an awareness and recruitment campaign for CASA volunteers.
- Legislative and Policy Advocacy Legislative & Policy Advocacy for Education and Child WelfareEngages with legislators and policy influencers to educate and provide insight regarding the impacts and consequences of legislation, participates in community town hall meetings, and is a member of various advisory councils and committees that influence policy outside of the legislative process.
- Policy and Legislative Advocacy Legislative & Policy Advocacy for Education and Child WelfareEngages with legislators and policy influencers to educate and provide insight on legislation, participates in community town hall meetings, and is a member of various advisory councils and committees that influence policy.
- Policy and community engagement Legislative & Policy Advocacy for Education and Child WelfareEngages in solution-oriented community forums, town halls, and meetings with policy influencers including the Governor's CARE team; participates in advisory councils and committees to influence child welfare policy outside the legislative process.
- Volunteer recruitment and awareness campaigns Volunteer Recognition EventsHosts awareness and recruitment initiatives such as the inaugural CASA Volunteer Week and special events to honor volunteers, including a planned event in April 2026.
research · 3
- Podcast Production Podcast Production for Public AwarenessPublishes podcast episodes on topics related to foster care, such as "Neuroscience, Trauma, and the Path to Resilience."
- Podcast Publication Podcast Production for Public AwarenessPublished a podcast episode titled "Neuroscience, Trauma, and the Path to Resilience" featuring Rick Griffin on June 5, 2025.
- Public education through media Podcast Production for Public AwarenessProduces and publishes educational podcast episodes on topics such as neuroscience, trauma, and resilience to inform the public and support understanding of child welfare issues.
capacity building · 6
- CASA Volunteer Support and Capacity Building Comfort and Care Kits DistributionSupports 1200 volunteers in Arizona, with half based in Maricopa County, by providing essential items, ongoing resources, and experiences for the youth they serve. This includes a dedicated CASA Connect portal for educational sessions, child enrichment opportunities, and online resources.
- Community Awareness and Recruitment for CASA CASA Program Support & AwarenessPromotes the CASA mission by providing speakers to community groups, companies, clubs, associations, places of worship, or private events. This also includes providing materials like brochures, social media images, and pre-written messaging for community newsletters to educate the public about CASA volunteers and their impact, and referring community members to CASA Information Sessions.
- Community Engagement and Awareness CASA Program Support & AwarenessEngages with the community by providing speakers, distributing awareness materials like brochures and social media images, offering pre-written messaging for newsletters, and sharing facts and figures about foster care and CASA of Maricopa County.
- Community education and outreach CASA Program Support & AwarenessProvides speakers, brochures, social media content, pre-written newsletter materials, and facts/figures to educate community groups, organizations, and the public about the CASA mission and foster care in Maricopa County.
- Support for CASA Volunteers Comfort and Care Kits DistributionSupports CASA volunteers by providing experiences for the youth they serve, offering Hope Bags, essential items, and ongoing resources, and maintaining a dedicated CASA Connect portal for educational sessions and resources in Maricopa County.
- Volunteer support and capacity building Comfort and Care Kits DistributionSupports 1,200 CASA volunteers across Arizona (half in Maricopa County) through the CASA Connect portal, which enables access to educational sessions, child enrichment opportunities, online resources, and distribution of Hope Bags and essential items.
strategies · 15
how they think
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- Child-Centered Investigative Advocacy child_centered_advocacyThe organization uses a child-centered, investigative advocacy model where volunteers gather comprehensive information from all key individuals in a child's life to inform recommendations for safe and permanent placement and ensure their best interests are met. This includes understanding the child's circumstances, collaborating on solutions, and advocating for necessary services.
- Child-Centered Investigative Advocacy child_centered_advocacyThe organization uses a child-centered, investigative advocacy model where volunteers gather comprehensive information from all key individuals in a child's life to inform recommendations for safe and permanent placement, ensuring the child's best interests are represented in court and services are appropriate.
- Collaborative Systemic Engagement collaborationThe organization provides leadership and fosters collaboration among organizations within the Arizona child welfare system and nationally to increase communication, cooperation, and exchange of ideas, thereby strengthening the support network for foster children and volunteers.
- Collaborative Systemic Engagement collaborationThe organization provides leadership and fosters collaboration among organizations within the Arizona child welfare system and nationally to increase communication, cooperation, and knowledge exchange, aiming to build a resilient support network and enhance the CASA volunteer experience.
- Collaborative Systemic Engagement collaborationThe organization provides leadership and fosters collaboration among organizations within the Arizona child welfare system and nationally to increase communication, cooperation, and exchange of ideas. This approach aims to enhance the CASA volunteer experience and build a resilient support network for children in foster care.
- Community-Driven Volunteer Advocacy community_engagementThe organization engages and trains community volunteers (CASA volunteers and "Community Champions") to advocate for the mission, recruit more volunteers, and directly support children in foster care. This strategy leverages community involvement to improve children's lives and strengthen communities.
- Community-Driven Volunteer Advocacy and Engagement community_engagementThe organization leverages community engagement and volunteer advocacy by recruiting and training Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers and "Community Champions" to advocate for children's well-being, raise awareness, and provide tangible support, thereby strengthening communities and improving children's lives.
- Community-Driven Volunteer Advocacy and Engagement community_engagementThe organization engages and trains community volunteers (CASA) to advocate for children, and mobilizes "Community Champions" to raise awareness, recruit volunteers, and turn compassion into tangible action, thereby improving the lives of children and strengthening communities.
- Consistent Adult Presence and Support consistency_based_supportThe organization emphasizes providing a consistent adult presence and support through CASA volunteers to children in foster care. This consistency is seen as a form of love and support, building trust, safety, and a sense of belonging, and acting as an evidence-based intervention to heal trauma and promote healthy development.
- Consistent Adult Presence and Support consistency_based_supportThe organization emphasizes providing a consistent adult presence and support through CASA volunteers to children in foster care, believing this builds trust, safety, and a sense of belonging, and acts as an evidence-based intervention to heal trauma and promote healthy development.
- Consistent Adult Presence and Support consistency_based_supportThe organization emphasizes providing consistent adult presence and support through CASA volunteers to children in foster care, recognizing this consistency as a form of love, a builder of trust and safety, and an evidence-based intervention to heal trauma and promote healthy development amidst constant change.
- Expanded Kinship Support expanded_kinshipThe organization views kinship as extending beyond biological family to include supportive community connections, recognizing the importance of these broader relationships for youth in foster care.
- Informed Policy Engagement informed_policy_engagementThe organization stays informed about legislation impacting child advocacy and welfare, engaging with legislators and policy influencers to educate and provide insight on potential impacts, rather than lobbying or engaging in political debate, to promote the value of the CASA program.
- Informed Policy Engagement and Education informed_policy_engagementThe organization stays informed about legislation impacting child advocacy and welfare, engaging with legislators and policy influencers to educate them and provide insight on potential impacts. This strategy focuses on promoting the value of the CASA program and the benefits of focused advocacy through education, rather than lobbying.
- Informed Policy Engagement and Education informed_policy_engagementThe organization stays informed about legislation impacting child advocacy and welfare, engaging with legislators and policy influencers to educate them and provide insight on potential impacts, while also promoting the value of the CASA program through education.
named programs · 2
what they call their work
CASA Volunteer Advocacy
Supports and promotes volunteer advocacy for children in foster care through training and resources for Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs).
Public Awareness Campaigns
Raises awareness about the importance of safe and permanent homes for children who have experienced abuse or neglect.
relationships · 18
who they work with
- Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation Partner — Collaborates with Voices for CASA Children Inc. and provides services to the foster care community.
- Ballet Arizona Partner — Provided an experience for youth to attend The Nutcracker.
- CASA of Arizona Partner — CASA volunteers interact with CASA of Arizona.
- CASA of Maricopa County Partner — CASA volunteers interact with their County CASA program, such as CASA of Maricopa County.
- CASA of Maricopa County Partner — Collaborates on volunteer recruitment, directing applicants to CASA of Maricopa County's application system
- CASA of Maricopa County Partner — Hosts an event to honor their volunteers.
- CASA of Maricopa County Partner — Provides facts and figures about foster care and CASA of Maricopa County.
- Casey Families Partner — Member of the Family Reunification Day Committee
- Children’s Action Alliance Coalition — Member of the Children's Action Alliance Welfare Taskforce.
- David Ambroz Partner — Advocate who shares life experiences to spread awareness and inspire action for CASA's mission.
- Helen’s Hope Chest Partner — Collaborates with Voices for CASA Children Inc. and provides services to the foster care community.
- National CASA/GAL Association for Children Partner — Official philanthropy partner that fuels passion for child advocacy.
- Prevent Child Abuse Arizona Partner — Collaborates with Voices for CASA Children Inc. and provides services to the foster care community.
- Prevent Child Abuse-AZ Partner — Member of the Family Reunification Day Committee
- Southwest Human Development Partner — Collaborates with Voices for CASA Children Inc. and provides services to the foster care community.
- The Department of Child Safety Partner — Member of the Family Reunification Day Committee
- The Foster Alliance Partner — Collaborates with Voices for CASA Children Inc. and provides services to the foster care community.
- The Governor’s Office of Youth Faith and Family Partner — Member of the Family Reunification Day Committee