Boys in foster care need male advocates and role models to speak up for them

SAN DIEGO — Often, children in foster care do not have a reliable male figure or positive male role model in their lives. These children need good experiences with men who will keep them safe. Voices for Children recruits and trains caring volunteers, known as Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs), to provide supportive services for youth in foster care and advocate for their needs. The organization is currently in high need of compassionate and empathetic men to step up and become volunteer CASAs to advocate for boys in foster care.

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• In San Diego County, a...