As 2023 comes to a close, below are a few tax-saving strategies and tips to keep in mind as you plan and direct your year-end giving to make a difference for our community and beyond. Consult with your professional advisors. Before making any significant gifts to charity, consult with your CPA, attorney, or other advisors…
Back-to-School in Style As summer drew to a close, we hosted our annual back-to-school events: Back-to-Shopping at Old Navy and the Back-to-School Distribution Extravaganza. We are pleased to share that 183 children were served through these programs. On August 13th, Old Navy Oakwood opened their store early exclusively for us to ensure that children started…
We had an amazing and exciting summer here at Voices for Children of Broward County! Because of our friends like you, we were able to have a Summer of Fun. Read more below about all of our summertime activities that helped to build memories for a lifetime. Summer Camp ☀️ This year, thanks to the…
Voices for Children of Broward County Announces the 2021-2022 Board of Directors and Four New Board Members The staff and board of Voices for Children of Broward County are delighted to introduce the 2021-2022 board of directors and to announce the appointment of four new board members. John Calabrese, Carlos DeBrito, Dr. Christine Mastandrea, and…
Voices for Children of Broward County’s Welcomes New Board Chair Rich began his career in the U.S. Air Force where he spent 10 years as an Airborne Russian Linguist and Mission Supervisor. He then served for 13 years in the U.S Coast Guard in various roles, including program manager, passenger vessel safety and security. He…
Voices for Children of Broward County’s President & CEO Thanks Outgoing Board Chair, Arielle Capuano This summer marked the end of Board Chairwomanship for Arielle Capuano. Fortunately for us, Arielle isn’t going anywhere. She becomes our Immediate Past Chair and will continue to serve on our Executive Committee. Arielle has done an outstanding job as…
Christmas in July On Thursday, July 15, 2021, Voices for Children of Broward County hosted the FIRST-EVER Christmas in July event! At this event, Guardians ad Litem (GAL) and Guardian ad Litem Child Advocate Managers (CAM) had the opportunity to shop through hundreds of toys, games, puzzles, clothing, and other items for their children to help…
Dream BIG Grad Fund With the school year coming to an end, we can’t ignore our children who, despite the odds stacked against them, have persevered and are preparing to graduate high school. With your help, we hope to make this exciting new chapter for them something to remember forever. Make a donation to the…
The Thrive Program Is a unique program that invites children served through Voices to experiences that are enriching, engaging, and stimulating on a monthly basis. The program provides children with the opportunity to take part in cultural, educational, and overall empowering programming focused on civic engagement, global citizenship, sports, STEM, outdoor conservation, healthy living, and…
Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month Help to raise awareness about teen dating violence and stop the abuse before it begins. This month we come together to through advocacy and education to stop dating abuse before it starts. Teen Dating ViolenceHow to Help & ResourcesTeen Dating Violence It’s quite fitting to think of February as the…
Dream BIG…It’s a Virtual Affair Sponsorship Opportunities Click Here for Full Sponsorship PackageClick Here for Sponsorships at a Glance Dream BIG…It’s a Virtual Affair SponsorshipsTo purchase a sponsorship, please complete the form below. Sponsorship levels include: Visionary ~ $7,500 Hope ~ $3,000 Imagine ~ $1,500 Additional sponsorships opportunities available, starting at $500. If you have…
Voices for Children of Broward County Helps Foster Children Head Back to School in Style Going back to school is challenging for all kids, but it’s especially difficult for foster children. While we didn’t know exactly what the new school year would look like because of COVID-19, we wanted to ensure the children had the…
Together We Can Overcome Dear Friends, Like many of you, we are closely monitoring COVID-19 and the impact on the children we serve. The health and well-being of our children, Guardians ad Litem, volunteers, partners, staff, and supporters of Voices for Children of Broward County and the Guardian ad Litem Program’s are our top priority.…
Dream BIG Day: Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom Disney. Just the word evokes images of princesses, pirates, castles, pixie dust, and enchantment. For an abused, abandoned, or neglected child who has played with a Mickey stuffed animal, watched Disney movies and read pirates and princess stories, the world of Disney is seen from a distance.…
Stories that Warmed our Hearts in 2019 Add Impact To Your Inbox! Get our emails to stay in the know. Name(Required) First Last Email(Required) EmailNameThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Δ
Shoe Donation Drive Donate a few pairs of shoes you no longer want or host a shoe donation drive to help provide opportunities for the children we serve not only survive, but thrive. How you can get involved: Donate a pair or a few pairs of gently used, wearable shoes Help us collect pairs of shoes…
Changing their storyKayla When Kayla was 3 she was removed from her home due to her mother abandoning her and her father was unable to provide for her. Kayla was placed with her paternal grandmother and has experienced so much in her life already. Her Guardian ad Litem knew her birthday was coming up and…
Back-to-School Drive Fall is right around the corner and its time to start thinking about the new school year. Do you remember the joy of beginning the school year with perfectly sharpened pencils, new crayons and brand new backpacks? Imagine being the only child to start school without a new backpack and school supplies… For so many of our children…
Dream BIG Giving BreakfastDream BIG Giving Breakfast 2018 Dream BIG Giving Breakfast 2017 Dream BIG Giving Breakfast 2016 Thank you for supporting Voices for Children’s Annual Dream BIG Luncheon presented by Royal Caribbean International. The Dream BIG Luncheon celebrated our 5 year anniversary and raised over $20,000 in critical funds needed to sustain and enhance…
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April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month Add Impact To Your Inbox! Get our emails to stay in the know. Name(Required) First Last Email(Required) EmailCommentsThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Δ
Volunteer Guardian ad Litem of the Year Robert Schoffel Robert Schoffel was recently recognized as Volunteer of the Year at the annual Guardian ad Litem Volunteer Appreciation Event for his outstanding commitment to ensuring our youngest community members have someone advocating for their best interests. The Guardian ad Litem Volunteer Appreciation awards celebrate our volunteers…
Talking to Children About Healthy Relationships Healthy relationships play an important role in all of our lives, but for children they’re particularly significant, helping to shape them into both the adults they’ll become and the relationships they’ll continue to forge. Once our children hit puberty and begin to experiment with romantic liaisons it’s therefore important…
The Sunshine Club For many of our children his or her birthday or another age-appropriate milestone is just like any other day: no presents, no treats, no balloons, no one singing Happy Birthday, no special outing. The purpose of The Sunshine Club is to recognize the child on his or her birthday, graduation, or on…
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5th Annual Soaring for Children Add Impact To Your Inbox! Get our emails to stay in the know. Name(Required) First Last Email(Required) EmailEmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Δ
Personal Invitation to Improve a Child’s Life As I sit here trying to think of what to write in order to move you, to inspire you and to inform you, I can hear Whitney Houston’s lyrics singing in my head, “I believe that children are our future, Teach them well and let them lead the…
Warning Signs of Child Abuse You’ve heard of child abuse and neglect. You’ve seen terrible cases of it on the news. You might have even known someone who has personally gone through it, but do you know how to spot it? It is your duty as a parent, friend, professional and an American Citizen to…
Dream BIG T-Shirt Contest During the month of March, we invited our kids to participate in our first ever Dream BIG t-shirt design contest. We gave the kids a theme: I will be _____ when I grow up. We got amazing submissions and had a very difficult time selecting just one. So, we selected two designs to be…
This is custom heading element YOUR belief in our work has made a difference. At the 5-year mark, we look back and count the successes that YOU helped us achieve! Our promise to you is that we will continue to work each day, with a renewed energy and passion, to transform the blessing of your support into increased opportunities for our…
National Nutrition Month: Healthy Recipes for Kids Parents we know you work hard. In fact, the majority of Americans work over 40 hours per week. (Miller, 2016) So being able to produce easy-to-make, healthy recipes for kids are often thought of as mission impossible! Parents tend to envision chopping up celery sticks, stringing zucchini and…
Dreaming BIG in 2015 2015 has been an incredible year for Voices for Children of Broward County. As a special thank you for your commitment to us we have created a short video highlighting 2015. We have endless appreciation to each and everyone of you. Thank YOU for giving our children opportunities to Dream BIG!…
For Many Kids, School Breaks Mean Hungry Holidays In our society, the basic needs and rights of children are entrusted to their families. When abuse, neglect or abandonment break those family ties, the State steps in to place our most vulnerable children in the child welfare system. When home is no longer a safe place,…
Partnership with New Times Broward Palm Beach On September 10th, we had the privilege of partnering with New Times Broward Palm Beach for their annual Pairings Event. The event featured delicious foods, good drinks, live entertainment, cooking demos, and a special fortune cookie raffle with 100% of the proceeds benefiting Voices. Voices had the opportunity to connect with…
Tap 42 Takes Over to Support Abused, Abandoned, and Neglected Children First Annual 5K To Benefit Voices for Children of Broward County During the weekend of April 24, 2015, Tap 42, a burger and craft beer eatery, hosted their 1st Annual Tap Takes Over 5K to benefit Voices for Children of Broward County. The weekend…
Do You Know About the 4 Types of Child Neglect? According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, neglect is the most common form of child maltreatment in the U.S. In 2013 alone, an estimated 539,805 children were neglected — that’s 79.5% of all maltreatment victims. What Is Neglect? Neglect is defined as…
Q&A: Arielle Capuano, Voices for Children’s New Board Chair This month we got a chance to sit down with our new board chair, Arielle Capuano. Arielle has been involved with Voices for Children since 2011. Over the past four years, she’s served as a volunteer, event chair, board member and executive committee member for the…
Holiday Angel Wish Tree Program In the spirit of the holiday season, we are collecting toys for our special Holiday Angel Wish Tree Program. Simply take a special Holiday Angel Wish tag and buy a new toy or gift for the child describe, or collect teen gifts, new bright and shiny toys, or donations to…
How to Become a Foster Parent Fostering a child can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life. You’ll be providing a home to a child who was abused, neglected or abandoned until a more permanent home can be found. Are you ready to take on the responsibility and make a difference in…
Provide a Feast of Memories this Thanksgiving Day! For many of our children, the holidays don’t feel special. Instead, the holidays may be a time of regret and confusion. But, you can help our children feel important and cared for. This year we’re collecting grocery store gift cards instead of food products due to the…
Get Informed: Long Term Effects of Child Abuse Child abuse kills nearly five children every day in the United States, and last year in Broward County alone, 2,600 children were removed from their homes for their own protection and placed into the custody of the state. As a community it is our civic duty to…
Family Friendly Activities in Broward County Finding affordable events the whole family will enjoy that are close to home can be a challenge, but it doesn’t have to be. Keep your family occupied with fun, educational and family friendly activities right here in Broward County. Here are our top five favorite events, some live now…
Donor Spotlight Voices for Children was honored to receive a special gift from two very extraordinary young men, Preston and Carter. Preston, an eight grader and his brother Carter, a fifth grader learned about Voices from Children from their uncle. They were so touched by the stories their uncle shared, they decided they wanted to…
3rd Annual Soaring for Children Voices for Children of Broward County was proud to host its Third Annual Soaring for Children Event on Thursday, May 15, 2014 at the beautiful new venue along the Intracoastal, Events by Grateful Palate. The Soaring for Children Event was not your traditional sit-down event but rather a fun celebration,…
ReMoved –A Must See Film About Children in Foster Care When we watched this video it reminded us of a scene from To Kill a Mocking Bird, when Atticus says “First of all, if you can learn a simple trick, Scout, you’ll get along a lot better with all kinds of folks. You never really…
Forever Family Check out Part II of our interview by Gia Tutalo-Mote of Forever Family Add Impact To Your Inbox! Get our emails to stay in the know. Name(Required) First Last Email(Required) EmailEmailThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Δ
3 Ways You Can Make a Difference In A Child’s Life Today Many of us go through life seeking something meaningful that will change the world and make it a better place. Being an advocate for children in need is one remarkable way you can make a difference in a child’s future. Every year, more…