Child Advocates mobilizes advocate volunteers to break the vicious cycle of child abuse. We speak up for abused children who are lost in the system and guide them into safe environments where they can thrive.

A judge appoints Child Advocates to represent the best interests of a child or sibling group in foster care. They serve as the judge’s eyes and ears while the children are in custody, ensuring their unique needs are met until they can safely return home or are permanently placed with a loving relative or adoptive family. Unlike Child Protective Services caseworkers and court-appointed attorneys who juggle overwhelming caseloads, our volunteers represent just one child or sibling group at a time. Their advocacy makes sure no child falls through the cracks of our overburdened child welfare system.
 
Child Advocates volunteers make a profound difference in the lives of the children they serve. Studies show children served by an advocate volunteer are better able to work with others and control deviant behavior than children without an advocate. Also, more parents of these children complete counseling services, psychiatric evaluations, and drug and alcohol counseling than those without an advocate. With Child Advocates’ help, we can break the cycle of child abuse and give more foster children a chance at a better, brighter future.

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Child Advocates

Sonya Galvan

Tracy Ratcliff

Tanya Keshavjee MacEdo

Suzanne Lucas

Matthew First

Martha Martinez Gomez

Kelli Eberhart

Joy Reading

Jessica Dunlap

Holli Hearn

Gigi Subuh

Ellen Horan Cce

Dakota Woodall

Dawn Keogh

Carol Wellman-Zulfiqar

Brandy Copley

Amie Binkley

Ruby Washington

Hayley Jaska

Ashlee Veit

Paul Tarwater

Marshall West

Ashley Zustovich

The Advocacy Team at Child Advocates comprises dedicated roles like Guardian Ad Litems, Court Appointed Child Advocates, and Advocacy Coordinators. Their primary function is to represent the best interests of children in foster care, acting as the judge’s eyes and ears to ensure each child's unique needs are met. Team members provide individualized attention to each child or sibling group, ensuring they receive necessary services and support, ultimately guiding them to safe and nurturing environments.

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