Thank you for you commitment to the Hearts of Hope: Building a Future Campaign. Your support means the world to us. We overjoyed to share this next evolution and excited to have you to join us in the next phase of our journey to bring hope to foster care children. To make a donation, please…
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 Luz Carime Reveiz have been appointed as new members to the board of directors. Meet our newest…
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 board chair by shaping our organization for the past six and a half years. Voices…
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 Dream BIG Grad Fund…
The Fostering Hope: Transitioning into Adulthood Program Closes a critical gap for youth who are preparing for their transition to exit the foster care system towards independent living. Serving youth ranging in age from 17- 22, our multi-faceted approach ensures youth receive the guidance to support housing, employment, education, wellness, and other needs they may…
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…
Child Abuse Prevention Month National Child Abuse Prevention Month recognizes the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect and promotes the social and emotional well-being of children and families. During the month of April and throughout the year, communities are encouraged to increase awareness and provide education and support…
The Olive Branch Foundation was founded in 2009 with the mission to increase awareness around the need for domestic adoption and foster care. In addition to providing awareness about adoption and foster care, The Olive Branch Foundation has established a specialized scholarship fund at Voices for Children of Broward County to provide educational opportunities for…
Volunteer Recruitment, Retention, and Training Program helps to recruit and retain quality volunteer Guardians ad Litem. These children need a lifeline, someone who makes them feel normal in a world that is anything but normal. Someone who helps them feel safe. Someone who can make the future less terrifying and even something that they can…
School Break Food & Wellness Program helps to bridge the gap in nutrition by providing meals to children while they are on a school break (Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Spring Break). The program uses a multi-tiered, home-based approach, which is designed to reduce barriers to ensure that children have access to the nutritious meals and healthy…