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 contribute and…

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What is a Guardian Ad Litem? This is Laura Sherman’s Story.

  Nothing warms the heart more than a child’s innocence. As a society our job is to protect, encourage and develop the next generation to be smart, confident and courageous individuals. What is a Guardian ad Litem you ask? In Laura’s story you’ll discover what a Guardian does, why she became one and how the…

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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, hosted by Gia Tutalo-Mote, founder…

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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 understand a person until you consider things from his point…

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3RD ANNUAL SOARING FOR CHILDREN EVENT MAY 15, 2014

3RD ANNUAL SOARING FOR CHILDREN EVENT MAY 15, 2014 TO RAISE FUNDS FOR THE ABUSED, NEGLECTED AND ABANDONED CHILDREN IN THE CARE OF THE STATE IN BROWARD COUNTY Fort Lauderdale, Florida, April 21, 2014 – Voices for Children of Broward County will host the 3rd Annual Soaring for Children on May 15, 2014 from 6-9…

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Paul Palank Memorial Foundation Awards $100,000 to Voices for Children

Voices for Children of Broward County is thrilled to announce the creation of The Voices for Children of Broward County Endowment Fund, made possible by a $100,000 gift from the Paul Palank Memorial Foundation.   According to Voices for Children’s Board Chair, Amy Goldin, “The donation allows us to establish this Fund to ensure Voices will…

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Volunteer Spotlight

Daphne Mace GAL since February 2013 Who doesn’t love a donut when they are having a bad day? Daphne, an approved GAL transporter, is known for taking her children for donut trips to spend time with them and lift their spirits on the days they need it the most! Certified in February 2013, Daphne has…

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Forever Family

Check out Part II of our interview by Gia Tutalo-Mote of Forever Family

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 than 2,300 abused, neglected or abandoned children are placed in the care…

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5 Steps for Teaching Kids Gratitude

Ask a parent what they want for their child, and most will rank “happiness” in their top 5. So how do you raise a happy child? It appears the answer, according to science, can be found in gratitude. Developing a practice of gratitude The Link Between Happiness and Success As parents, teachers, and mentors we…

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