Voices for Children transforms the lives of abused children by providing them with volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs). These amazing volunteers are advocates and problem-solvers, who work one-on-one with a child or set of siblings in foster care to ensure their needs are met. No prior experience is needed.
The mission of STAR/PAL is to empower under-served youth to build a safer and more prosperous community by engaging with law enforcement and collaborative partners.
Founded in 1988 and redefined in 1998, STAR/PAL is a San Diego-based nonprofit organization with a unique structure and programs that demonstrate a nationally recognized model of police and community collaboration. Sworn officers from the San Diego Police and County Probation Departments work side-by-side with civilian personnel and trained law enforcement volunteers to provide the leadership and mentoring critical in promoting youth safety, positive life choices, and academic success. All STAR/PAL programs are led by law enforcement officers who educate youth about the dangers of juvenile crime and violence.
At the ALA Luncheon yesterday we were honored to present checks to @voices_for_children and @STAR_PAL from this year's Couture for a Cause event. We raised $24K total for both organizations and we couldn't do it without the support of an amazing legal community! #c4c #alasd pic.twitter.com/EBSvx8PBMK