Charity of Choice

Voices for Children (VFC)

For thirty years, Voices for Children (VFC) has advocated for the rights and well-being of San Diegos abused children in the courtroom, in school, and in the community. The mission is to transform the lives of abused children in San Diego County by providing them with volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs), and the agencys vision is to provide a CASA to every child in the foster care system, monitor every court file in the system, and advocate on behalf of San Diego Countys foster children. This year, some 6,000 children will spend time in foster care, many of them in desperate situations. By monitoring their court cases and by the advocacy of trained volunteer CASAs, VFC ensures that the judge on the case has current and pertinent information when making decisions about a childs living situation, visits with siblings, medical and educational needs, and other services. For more information about Voices for Children, to inquire about becoming a CASA volunteer, or to make a donation, please visit www.speakupnow.org.