August 2018
ONE FACT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
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93% of our CASA volunteers feel they have made a positive difference in their foster child's life.
  “My boy who I am a CASA for has blossomed a lot since he has had a CASA. He is happier and more engaged in school and other activities .”
- CASA volunteer
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News
How the Silicon Valley Disrupted Philanthropy
Silicon Valley companies transformed the way we shop, search for information, connect with friends, and consume entertainment. The people who made millions or billions from these companies are now changing yet another sector of the American economy: philanthropy. 

Child Advocates' Executive Director Karen Scussel was interviewed by The Atlantic magazine for the article.
Stories from the Work: Julia and Todd
August 25-26th marks the 44 th year of Silicon Valley Pride, a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community. Child Advocates will have an Informational booth at Pride to help spread the word about our Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program and the need for more volunteers from our diverse community.

Approximately 14% of our foster youth identify as LGBTQ. Read how one CASA is helping her 13-year-old transitioning transgender foster youth. 
Upcoming Events
Child Advocates' 13th Annual Golf Classic
Swing into action at Child Advocates' 13th annual Golf Classic! The event will take place on Monday, August 27th, 2018 at the Los Altos Golf and Country Club.

All proceeds benefit Child Advocates.

When: Monday, August 27th
Time: 10:00 am start
Where: Los Altos Golf & Country Club, 1560 Country Club Drive , Los Altos, CA
Time: Registration is at 10:00 am. Shotgun start at noon.

Don't play golf? attend our dinner and live auction!
Wine Women & Shoes
Be there. Be Fabulous! Wine Women and Shoes features wine tasting, designer shopping, exciting auctions, a Best in Shoe Contest and a chance to win the ultimate dream closet! Come "Pair" with us to improve the lives of foster children!


When: Sunday, Sept. 30th, 2018
Where: Villa Montalvo 15400 Montalvo Rd Saratoga, CA 95071
Time: 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Community
CASAs Help Foster Children Start the School Year off Right
Later this month, many children will head back to school. Starting a new grade or transitioning to a new school can be exciting and a bit scary.

For children in foster care who often change schools multiple times a year, the stress of always being in a new situation is profoundly challenging. Having a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer by their side can make all the difference in the world.
Tashima Dukes: A tireless advocate for children in foster care
Tashima Dukes was once a foster child that bounced around from one home to the next before aging out of the foster care system. Dukes went on to graduate with three master's degrees and holds a certification in sexual abuse counseling and grief counseling. She is also the author of the book, Truth Be Told: A Foster Child's Recollection which was released in January of this year.
Take Action
Invite a Friend to Become a CASA
Do you know someone who would make a great CASA volunteer? Invite them to learn more about our CASA program!

Our next Info Session is Wednesday, September 5th at the San Jose Sobrato Center for Nonprofits. Additional days are available so check out our Info Session schedule here!

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