September 2017
One Fact You Need to Know:
80%
of the foster children ages 3 to 5 years old who we work with are enrolled in preschool
News
Howard Slayen honored with "Skip" Shaw Award
"At its 12th Annual Golf Classic earlier this month, Child Advocates of Silicon Valley honored Atherton resident and current Board Member Howard Slayen with the Walter “Skip” Shaw Inspiration Award for his philanthropic work in the community."
CASA guides foster teen to Student Body VP
Victor is a senior in high school and vice president of his student body council. He dreams of attending UCLA and becoming a pediatrician. He is also in foster care after fleeing horrific violence in El Salvador with his little brother.
Events
Wine, Women & Shoes: Be There, Be Fabulous!
Sunday, Oct. 8, 2:00-6:00 pm
Villa Montalvo

Mingle with ‘Solemates’ tempting guests with irresistible shoes and baubles; Compete in our ‘Best in Shoe’ contest; Bid on exquisite experiences, merchandise in the live and silent auctions; Be dazzled by the spectacular Villa Montalvo setting! All proceeds benefit our work.
Register: ThetaBreakers Run & Walk
Sunday, Oct. 15, Starting at 9:00 am
Stanford Campus

Lace-up your sneakers and get ready for the 32nd Annual ThetaBreakers! Hundreds of people join in the 5K run/walk and 10K run around the beautiful Stanford campus. All proceeds benefit Child Advocates.
Community
CASA volunteer helps find forever home for young brother & sister
It's always heartwarming when a CASA can help advocate that siblings be adopted together into a loving home. Dixie Kiel, a CASA volunteer in Texas did just that. After three years of advocating for the best possible home for John and Jasmine (pictured above), the two are going home with their paternal grandmother.
Spotlight: Farrington Foundation supports foster youth since 1998
We are thankful to our broad, strong community of supporters who enable us to recruit, train, and support Court Appointed Special Advocates. Since 1998, The Farrington Foundation has provided over $62,000 to support our work, including $7,500 this year to help recruit more CASAs.
Take Action
Help Us Fill the 10/16 Training Class!
Our next Training Classes will begin on Monday, 10/16 in Gilroy and Tuesday 10/17 in Milpitas, but we need your help to make them a success. Our next info sessions are 9/23 and 9/30 in Milpitas,  10/3 in Morgan Hill, and 10/4 in San Jose . Share a social media post to let your friends know: Facebook/ LinkedIn/ Twitter.
Child Advocates - CASA of Silicon Valley