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3 VOICES FOR CHILDREN 2011– 2012 ANNUAL REPORT 4 VOICES FOR CHILDREN 2011– 2012 ANNUAL REPORT VISION: Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs). by providing them with volunteer Court of abused children in San Diego County Voices for Children transforms the lives MISSION: e set high standards for ourselves and constantly strive to improve strive constantly and ourselves for standards high e set • well. job our bydoing make can we difference the in e believe • humble. stay and hard e work • volunteers. dedicated and selfless our for grateful e are • always. first, them put and children e cherish • ORGANIZATIONALVALUES: CORE of life for children. foster the quality that enhance practices and policies for legal e advocate • system. care foster the about awareness public e increase care. foster • County Diego San in child every of files case the monitor and review e annually • to judges. information vital provide and children foster of interests best the for advocate ho volunteers for education continuing and supervision, training, highest-level the provide e • PURPOSES: children. foster County’s Diego San of lives the improve to advocate and system, the in file Court every monitor one, needs who system care foster the in child every to CASA a provide will end, that to and home, permanent and safe a deserves child every that believes Children for Voices
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THE CASA EXPERIENCE: The most important thing I’ve learned is that it can take just one stable, trustworthy, supportive adult to change a child’s life.
Voices for Children for Voices The Work of Serve Every Child, Every called plan Serve strategic long-range a of part As CASAs. life-changing more monitor and train, recruit, to years recent in budget agency’s the doubled have Directors of Board VFC the and Lawrence requests, to their In response to children. toCASAs have more Voices asked provide for Children Judge, current Presiding Bashant, Cynthia Honorable The including Court, Juvenile of Judges Presiding the years, For country. the in organizations CASA Voices as for the its has one reputation organization, Children upheld of the and most innovative respected the past 16 years has Voices allowed for to for Children honors thrive. both With and Lawrence numerous background and Lawrence’s her 1997. outstanding leadership in and determinedDirector dedication Executive to helpingas abused childrenChildren over for Voices joined Lawrence M. Sharon Attorney birthday. second his for time in adopted successfully was child case last her years; for the over children advocated foster has many many, She CASA. a as volunteer to continues Ashworth but 2003, in away passed Bacon CASAs. training began 1983, in and, Association CASA National the joined They Seattle. in earlier years few a created been had CASA, Appointed or Advocate,” “Court Special called model volunteer A neglect. or abuse parental of because jurisdiction Court best the in are that to members League review and They Junior friends files decisions ofrecruited who children had under beenplaced informed make judges Court. help Juvenile County to Diego San of the hallway the in a up desk set They child. foster of each plan: interests a developed women two the 1980, in So paper and its ideas impressed social worker Elizabeth Brainerd Bacon. changed her life for system carefoster theresearched student, USD a Ashworth, Kathryn … ago years 33 foster child who needs one. one. needs who child foster Voices for Children is committed to its goal of providing a CASA volunteer to each each to volunteer CASA a providing of goal its to committed is Children for Voices
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9 VOICES FOR CHILDREN 2011– 2012 ANNUAL REPORT 10 VOICES FOR CHILDREN 2011– 2012 ANNUAL REPORT paid to take care of them. them. of care to take paid are lives their in adults other the of most since loved, and appreciative more much feel them makes and children foster surprises This work. tireless their for compensation receive not do volunteers CASA homes. permanent into and care foster of out children guiding for strategies develop they with Each CASA a coach—a trained VFCpartners volunteer Together,Supervisor. professional, Advocacy children. foster of thousands of lives the impact positively to ability our to key been has collaboration This respect. mutual on based relationships trusting built have judges dependency and Court, the VFC, County. Diego San in children foster to to CASAs provide Voicesas agency the only for Children designated Court Superior Diego San The at a time. children eight as many as with work of CASAs a year, course some over the but children 1.5 with work CASAs our average, On resolved. is case the until often children, case their with work then each CASA with a foster child or group sibling from by our VFCwaiting list. Supervised staff, our CASAs match and Advocates, Special Appointed Court be to women and men train and screen, recruit, We volunteers to foster children. do it exceedingly well: We provide CASA Voices for Children does one thing and we elps meto provide valuable information to the judge.” heir and struggles, being of their system part support “Getting to know the children’s families, understanding CASA h t John “Chas” Moriarty
OCCUPATION: Retired Elementary School Principal School Retired Elementary
The Serve Every Child Initiative
Serve Every Child is Voices for Children’s response to the foster care crisis— a way to bring hope to the victims of abuse and neglect.
Children in foster care should not have to wait until the California budget issues are resolved and the Court and child welfare systems are fully funded. We cannot let them languish while we discuss systemic reform. Every day, every week, every month is a lifetime to a child, especially to those who are alone, without relatives or family friends willing or able to care about the direction of their case.
The repercussions of spending years in foster care further damage children who are already devastated by parental abuse and neglect. These traumas negatively affect their physical health, mental well-being, school success, and just about every aspect of a child’s life, and this often continues into adulthood. A large proportion of individuals incarcerated in California spent at least some time in foster care, just one sign of the devastation child abuse and neglect can have on our society.
Our Board of Directors has passionately committed its energy and resources to these children. They endorsed Serve Every Child in 2006 and recommitted to the vision in 2010. Voices for Children will grow to provide CASAs to 3,400 foster children by 2016—the projected estimate of how many abandoned children are truly alone and in need of a CASA to stand by and speak up for them. This ambitious goal represents a tripling of the number of children served with CASAs since launching this initiative.
With the help of caring, compassionate volunteers and donors in our community, we will achieve our vision to provide the life-transforming services of a CASA to every child who needs one in San Diego.
CASA FOR: THE CASA EXPERIENCE: I found great satisfaction witnessing the progress made by my case child’s 2.5 years mother that resulted in the Court reunifying her with my case child, her son, Michael.
John “Chas” Moriarty brings decades of experience in education and child development to his CASA service. “It amazes me the coping skills that these children must develop with the constant change in their environments. One of my case children has been in 16 placements in eight years. I can see why they get lost in the educational system.” Like many advocates, Chas holds the “educational rights” of his case child, but he has gone even further by volunteering in his case child’s classroom.
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17 VOICES FOR CHILDREN 2011– 2012 ANNUAL REPORT ”The case children trust and have confidence in me because I’m bilingual and bicultural.”
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19 VOICES FOR CHILDREN 2011– 2012 ANNUAL REPORT CASAs advocated for 1,343 foster children in 2011–2012. Their nuanced, observant, and powerful descriptions and detailed reports provided judges with crucial background and insights, helping the Courts make the best decisions about each foster child’s future. for 2011 FY Results Financial While it is our hundreds of volunteers who interact directly with the children, our work is labor-intensive. our work is labor-intensive. with the children, directly who interact of it While volunteers is our hundreds corporations. and by foundations, funded individuals, private largely is Children for Voices Thus, crisis. budget California of State the to due 2% to drop In 2011–2012, FY only 14% of our funding came from government sources, and in 2012-2013, FY this will for volunteers. programs training our are as children, to foster of charge free provided are services Our year. programs—every our on spent dollar every raise must Children for Voices currently operations, support to endowment an have will we day one Although expansion. Program CASA funded primarily 2011–2012 FY and 2010–2011 FY between increase 10% This by $304,853. revenue total increased year, Voices Children for a in single that to report Wepleased are and our tax returns. Access our audit and tax filings online at www.speakupnow.org. at online filings tax and audit our Access returns. tax our and 990 FORM IRS AND AUDIT Year: of Beginning at Assets et Fundraising General and Management Program EXPENSES Income Other Facilities and Services, Goods, Contributed expenses) Eventsof (net Special Funds Government Contributions and Gifts REVENUES Statement of Activities expenses. depreciation to attributable loss non-cash $29,688—a of deficit small a with ended year fiscal Our operations. VFC’s of side administrative and fundraising the manage and volunteers the train and screen, recruit, professionals Other meetings. attend and Court in appear and coach the our staff supervise CASAs and and capable, sometimes highly well-trained, Well-managed, N
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will be held on June 1, 2013, celebrating Makua’s 60th year of of year 60th Makua’s celebrating 2013, 1, June on held be will www.makua.org David Bialis, Bialis, David Hon. Scott Peters Peters Scott Hon. Marrelli Marina Herman Maria Harris Kevin Esq. Garrett, Purcell Cynthia Farwell Anthony Farrell Lisette Ellis Gina Esq. Dynes, Parode Ann Esq. Bold, Rochelle 2012 DIRECTORS OF BOARD Lise N. Wilson, Esq. Wilson, N. Lise Weinger Michelle Tang, Kong Haeyoung Esq. Talbott, Alan Stark Robin Skrezyna Jill Sahba, Lauree Potiker Jori Pfister Dick , is an auxiliary that has supported Voices for for Voices supported has that auxiliary an is , – was formed in 2010 to involve San Diego’s Diego’s San involve to 2010 in formed was 2013 (through Dec. 2012) Dec. (through Treasurer Past Chair Past (through Sept. 2012) Sept. (through (through Dec. 2012) Dec. (through www.VoicesYPG.org Chair Vice Chair Vice Secretary
2011 COUNCIL ADVISORY COMMUNITY County. Diego San in children Pamela S. Wygod S. Pamela CFA, CFP Yahnke, Dale Sullivan Katie Steppe H. Cecil Sheryl Scarano Eleanor Navarra Milliken James Honorable The Marino Patsy Marino David Irving A. Craig Freeman Dick Fletcher Nathan Honorable The Fletcher Mindy Ilia Terrazas-Dickey Collier Kate Esq. P.Janice Brown, Blount D. Joye Esq. F. Ashworth, Kathryn David Archambault Waitt, Joan and Tom Murphy Children’s for Voices to committed is Each leaders. local and supporters, members, Board former (CAC) includes Council Advisory Community The COMMUNITY ADVISORY COUNCIL Current as of February 2013 February of as Current Parliamentarian Marketing Director Education Director VFC Board Liaison Patroness Directors Recording Secretary Treasurer Membership Directors Annual Event Directors Vice President President Makua Executive Board 2012–2013 – 2012
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Dale Yahnke, CFA, CFP Yahnke, Dale Wygod S. Pamela Waitt Joan Sullivan Katie Steppe H. Cecil Sheryl Scarano Eleanor Navarra Tom Murphy Milliken James Honorable The Mendlein Dr. John McClellan Susan Marino Patsy Marino David Richard Kelly Irving A. Craig Freeman Dick Fletcher Nathan Fletcher Mindy Dickey Terrazas Ilia Esq. P.Janice Brown, Blount D. Joye Esq. F. Ashworth, Kathryn Arthur Doug Archambault, David 2012 COUNCIL ADVISORY COMMUNITY Current as of February 2013 February of as Current Past Chair Secretary Treasurer Vice Chair Chair YPG Officers 2013
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25 VOICES FOR CHILDREN 2011– 2012 ANNUAL REPORT Voices for Children’s Case Assessment Program reviewed and prioritized the case files of 5,104 children in 2011–2012, matching 565 of them with CASAs for the first time. Voices for Children Esther D’Anchise Esther Advocacy of President Vice Charron Cindy Supervisor Advocacy Burnham James Supervisor Advocacy Kate Buntenbach ManagerGrants Lynn Basquez Supervisor Advocacy Esq. Balelo, Kristen Supervisor Advocacy Shanda Arredondo Chief Program Officer Esq. Teri Appelson, President/CEO Esq. Lawrence, M. Sharon STAFF Advocacy Supervisor Advocacy Missig Christie Supervisor Operations Middleton Cindi Assistant & Volunteer Recruitment Communications McLendon Jaime Program Manager Lee Gina Vice Presidentof Philanthropy Juli Larsen Relations &Corporate Events of President Vice Kurtz Kristen Supervisor Advocacy Ashley Kruger Supervisor Advocacy Rebecca Johnson Coordinator Case Early Assignment Brandé Hutchinson Program Assistant Danielle Hiotis Supervisor Advocacy Esq. Freya Gordon, &Volunteers Training of President Vice Goosby Sabrina Early Program Assignment Manager Freeman Cailin Chief Philanthropy Officer Farrell Anne Supervisor Advocacy Elwood Laura Assistant Executive DiMele Linda Program Associate AS OF FEBRUARY 2013 FEBRUARY OF AS
Christine Montevideo Senior AdvocacySenior Supervisor Jane Wehrmeister Accountant Staff Wauson Brenda Supervisor Advocacy Stenson Nick Supervisor Advocacy Esq. Snead, Bianca Coordinator Volunteer Recruitment Smith Susan Supervisor Advocacy Smith Jennifer Supervisor Advocacy Self Andrea Chief Financial Officer Scoffin James Supervisor Advocacy Schlimme Luke Supervisor Advocacy Schafer Allison & Advocacy Volunteer Coordinator Assessment Case Salvia Susan Training Assistant Ryle Karen Associate Development Reyes Rebecca Training Coordinator Ray Megan Program Assistant Rangel Diana Program Assessment Case Manager Purvis Susie & Coordinator Advocacy Assignment Child Esq. Price, Jenna Database & Stewardship Coordinator Pitarresi Eric Supervisor Advocacy Esq. Perez, Ana Supervisor Advocacy Olson Matt Writer Grant Noyes Ellen &Communications Marketing of President Vice Jennifer Morrissey Program Manager Moore Stephen Supervisor Advocacy Moore Carmisha Infants & Toddlers Program Manager
27 VOICES FOR CHILDREN 2011– 2012 ANNUAL REPORT 28 VOICES FOR CHILDREN 2011– 2012 ANNUAL REPORT Benefits Others Benefits An Outlet CASA of being a CASA for foster children. foster for aCASA being of experience and CASA the about service extraordinary as volunteers potential a educating CASA, to her work about many and groups speaking donates hours Program Ambassador Community Voices of for Children the is a member Christie children, case with directly to working addition In child. the for resources identify her helping by mother foster Sarah’s for support of source important an become has she needs; for Sarah’s advocate an only is not family. Christie foster a with living who’s delays developmental with girl young a with working is Christie Currently, concern.” amajor to be continues out’ ‘aged are kids the when services of severing “The said. Christie dependency,” of out aging to close get they as about my I “What CASA mostwork findisandchallenging their choices the education children’s life. his in person consistent and graduate important and most the been has she years as guidance, for four ask to writes all Christie to frequently Kansas, school in living high Kevin, brother, same older Their their time. at on classes their remain with Austin) and Joey (brothers children after Army U.S. the in and is a already of leader his to also company. advocated Christie the that enlisted Court two of her case and school high from get him helped involved Christie with is James the well doing graduated Sea in program. Cadet the service James, children, case her of One challenges their addresses best that way a in children said. Christie futures,” their and support to me allows program CASA “The lives. successful independent, for prepare others the has helped She adoption. in ended have cases her of few A case. twelfth her accepted recently has professionalism, and tact her of because cases challenging to assigned often is who Christie, laughing. said, Christie That outlet came in the form of volunteeringpassion,” with Voices my for Children. for outlet’ ‘another find I suggested “He child. a adopting or fosteringconsider to husband her asked When her youngest child graduated from high school, CHRISTIE RANNEY CHRISTIE
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”As a CASA, I bridge the gap between the real picture and what the judge sees on paper.”
THE CASA EXPERIENCE: What I enjoy most is building a relationship with the children and inspiring and motivating them to graduate from high school. 30 VOICES FOR CHILDREN 2011– 2012 ANNUAL REPORT Volunteers representing all ages, these dedicated, determined women and men gave men and womendetermineddedicated, these ages, representingall fiscal year. Coming from many different backgrounds experiencesand and Approximately the foster care system. care foster the face in children our the challenges about Diegans San educated The outreach of trained. CASAs number the in and inquiries volunteer in rise a dramatic was collaboration this of result The well. as Diego 7 San on four NBC promotion news funded features in Ashford broadcasted University 2012. April Mark Mullen, anchor, lead its and Diego San 7 NBC impact. widespread had have partnerships publicity our of Some equivalent is time of contribution 2012–2013. in 450 than more train and this to recruit is goal Our 2011–2012. FY in us hours, joined their CASAs of new 300 than all More Statistics. Labor of report Bureau the to according million, $1.34 least volunteers at to all not while Thus, children. case their on spent time of hours 55,500 than more reported volunteers Children’s for Voices Collectively, recruit more male volunteers. them. need really who to underway isoutreach but femalevolunteers children are our ofCurrently, 88% foster to hearts and time, skills, wisdom, their 850 850 men and women the 2011–2012 fiscal year, 565 foster children received CASAs. received children year,565 foster fiscal 2011–2012 the During cases. additional on took CASAs many but volunteers, of number record a recruit help effort the did only Not of CASA. a need in urgently as identified list to networks of raise awareness VFC supporters’ and the on 360 children our waiting 360 Campaign launched we 2012, January In volunteered for Voices for Children last last Children for Voices for volunteered , an initiative to leverage our our leverage to initiative an , MILESTONES OF CURRENT VOLUNTEERS‘ YEARS OF SERVICE OF YEARS VOLUNTEERS‘ CURRENT OF MILESTONES Patricia Santoro Patricia Ranney Christie Province Sharon Price Jenna Pinkus Constance Madeline Penner Betty McDonald Leonard Elizabeth Leigh Connie Lazaro Kim Koen Wendy Robert Gordon Joan Gausepohl Garcia Cristina Fawkes Linda Engbrecht Araceli Ely Ruth Leslie Constantini Childs Kay Caballes Carmina Boozer Elyse Eleanor Bluestein years 10+ Young Bobbie Velasquez Kathy Unger Connie Bertha Schultz Nancy Rosenberger Judith Pruyne McCarty Marta Lutes Nan Limoges Mary Beattie Ann Mary years 15+ Wells Irene Haines Beverly Greaves Cheryl Pat Cunningham Caldera Carmela years 20+ Esq. Ashworth, Kathryn years 30+ request. small more. or years months—no 18 of five for served have who volunteers recent commitment acknowledges below list The years. multiple for serve grateful. CASAs Many minimum deeply a are we for which for devotion asks extraordinary an requirement, Children this fulfills for volunteer every Voices Almost volunteers, recruiting When VOLUNTEER MILESTONES Jay Goodwin Jay Geiger Hadash Alma Granewich Gail Goldman Dale Samuel Francisco Sheri Fisher Fipp Mary Holly Elwell Dockery Joyce Dickinson Beth Terri Denning Kristen Dalessio Cross Susan Conly Laurel Laura Clemmons Dianne Chatfield Carwin Asta Capozzi Denise Campion Diane Byrum Greg Butler Joe Pat Burrascano Buettner Janet Brainard Karen Bowes Sharon Blust Elizabeth Bauer Jocelyn Barton Laura Austin Linda Augst Cindy Andres Louise Altman Claire Allen Nadine Acevedo Varin years 5+ Jorge Valerdi Witzell Barbara White Virginia Snyder Suzanne Slote Joan Sandra Sloan Sherrell Eleanor Shapiro Isobel
Kimberly Neilson Kimberly Negre Jennifer Myers Kathy Munz Sue Moriarity McCauley- Heather Tonia Moore Moberly Kris Metz-Matthews Kelly Merlos Diane Meester Marta McGowan Martha McGaughey Sara Stacy McDaniel Mathis Jo Mary Martinez Melinda Martín Carole Marcus Marin Anita Mahaffey MacDonald Cheryl Lurie Karen Ludwig Diane Lopez Mel Charmin Lindholm Lester Mickey Larkin Deborah Knych-Rohan Genevieve Keigher Peggy Kane Ellen Lyle Kalish Joliff Linda Irwin Carol Hughes Mary Hook Patrick Palma Holland Daniel Hilderbrand Herdes Bobbi Hartl Harriet Jeanne Hancock Hall Melissa Hailey Kathy Griffin Raphael Caitlin Barbara Nelson Barbara the to heart the from given is it when pure is Agift — return. in nothing expect we when and place, right the at and time right the at person right Bhagavad Gita Bhagavad Natasha Yeakey Natasha Wright Bridget Wolpov Ti Wilson Marwilda Judy Wieand Payne Whitehurst- Sharon Visosky Jodi Melinda Vasquez Marlee Valderhaug Tuffy David Toni Tschann Tapert Carol Tanner Ann Mary Swayne Brooke Sullivan Dennis Carolyn Sullivan Sucov Donna Stewart Elaine So Kate Smith-Bacon Stacey Smith Beverly Sharratt Jenny Denise Serino Carol Sands Ryan Thomas Barbara Rolando Randall Robert Judith Radke Prince Denise Theron Preston Preston Pat Sally Pollack Picha Patricia Petering Jane Paynter-Foster Bette Paa David Ott Catherine Olstad Deborah Nelson David 31 VOICES FOR CHILDREN 2011– 2012 ANNUAL REPORT 32 VOICES FOR CHILDREN 2011– 2012 ANNUAL REPORT possible without the generosity and support of many individuals,many of support and generosity the withoutpossible be not wouldchildren fosterCounty’s Diego San with work Our of Stellar Supporters United Way of San Diego County Diego Way San of United Program Lawyer Volunteer Diego San Foundation Diego San The Fund Family Charitable Price Trust Charitable Masserini J. Maurice Martin* Jim and Martin M. Diane Endowment California The Bold William and Rochelle Foundation Charitable America of Bank Trust* Anderson Gertrude $250,000+ White E. Charles Auxiliary Children for Voices Association CASA National California of Council Judicial Dunn David Anonymous (2) $500,000+ Qualcomm Incorporated Children for Voices of Friends Makua, Foundation Leichtag Anonymous (2) $1,000,000+ in-kind donations. excluding 2012, 31, December through more or $15,000 of contributions cumulative had donors These had cumulative contributions. foundations. and companies, Voices for Children
ee achild believing transform and start in himself.” ing asource of inspiration for achild, being able to meaningful most “The aspect of my work as aCASA is CASA
We are gratefulWeare tothesewhodonors s be GLYNNISAGUIRRE Max, and Sophia Waitt) Waitt) Sophia and Max, Emily, Hailey, Family Fund (Joan, Waitt Joan Money/Arenz Foundation, Inc. Foundation, Money/Arenz Woods Brent and M.D. Mitchell Laurie Marino David and Patsy Patronas Las Jacobs Irwin and Joan Foundation Burger In-N-Out Herman Michael and Maria Family Foundation Helmstetter Foundation Community Jewish at Family Foundation Galinson Foundation Fylon Fund French &Katherine Samuel Farrell Family Foundation Ellis Raymond and Gina Doshay Glenn and Karen Inc. FalcoDe Family Foundation, Change for Day Communications Cox Foundation Prevention Abuse Child Busby Jeff and Sally Alliance Healthcare Foundation $100,000+
OCCUPATION: Retired Court Reporter Reporter Retired Court
Eleanor and Jerry Navarra Caroline and Anthony Farwell The Parker Foundation Debby and Wain Fishburn Lee and Stuart Posnock HD Supply Qualcomm Foundation Hughes Marino Rivers of Hope Foundation IDANTA Partners San Diego County Bar Foundation Drs. Stacy and Paul Jacobs Sheryl and Bob Scarano Sharon Lawrence and Darin Boles Shrontz Family Foundation Lily Lai Foundation Society of the Holy Child Jesus Kalpana and James Rhodes Nikki St. Germain Memorial Golf Tournament The Rose Foundation C.J. & Dot Stafford Memorial Trust Sage Foundation Lauree and Monte Sahba $75,000+ The Charles H. Stout Foundation Jocelyn Bauer Tecate Industries, Inc. Charles and Ruth Billingsley Foundation Weingart Foundation The Estate of Abel De Brito, Jr.* Dowling & Yahnke, Inc. $25,000+ The Fieldstone Foundation Anonymous (4) Phillip Mackler Trust* Lorena M. Arnold Massey Charitable Trust Sepi and Peter Arrowsmith McCarthy Family Foundation Kathryn Ashworth, Esq. and The Honorable Thomas Price-Lynn Collaborative Fund T. Ashworth San Diego County Board of Supervisors B.I.A. Cares for Kids Junior Seau Foundation Bank of the West The Seth Sprague Educational & Charitable Barney & Barney Foundation Patricia and Bruce Bartlett St. Germaine Children’s Charity Bloomingdale’s Stuart Foundations Dr. Tom Bombardier and John Fowler Katie and Dr. Daniel Sullivan Laura and Ethan Boyer Union Bank Boys and Girls Foundation Karen and Jim Brailean $50,000+ Patricia and Marc Brutten The Thomas C. Ackerman Foundation Greg Byrum Anonymous (2) California Bank & Trust Association of Legal Administrators San Diego California CASA Association Annette and Daniel Bradbury Vicky Carlson and Steve Cologne Julie and Noah Bretz Center for Car Donations Callaway Golf Company Foundation Becca and Jason Craig Mary Kelly Clifton CW Cares for Kids Fund Scott Clifton Ilia and Scott Dickey/The Competitor Group Community Children’s Foundation Sara and Dr. Larry Dodge The Country Friends, Inc Lynne and Steve Doyle Carol and Dr. Pedro Cuatrecasas Sue K. Edwards and Dr. Charles C. Edwards* Katayoun and Roque De La Fuente Philip Eisenberg Trust*
CASA FOR: THE CASA EXPERIENCE: 4 years Being a CASA allows me to be a cheerleader for a child who might not otherwise have anyone rooting for her.
When Glynnis Aguirre began working with her current case child, Alyssa, the teenager was struggling with severe behavioral issues that resulted in time at a treatment facility in Orange County. Glynnis’ commitment to Alyssa didn’t flag, and she traveled regularly to see the girl to ensure her education was not compromised. The teen graduated from high school with her peers, and she and Glynnis now reflect on the journey and the bright future ahead. 34 VOICES FOR CHILDREN 2011– 2012 ANNUAL REPORT Melissa and Jim Hoffmann Jim and Melissa Family Fund Hervey Helm John and Dorothy Foundation Goodrich Solutions Source Good Corporation Armani Giorgio Genentech Charitable Corporation G.A.G. Foundation Mac Freddie Finch Randy and Cambra Fabiano Rocco and Joan Ellison Claire and Holly Rancho Santa Fe Women’s Fund Fe Women’s Santa Rancho ProFlowers Procopio Brown* C. Michael and Potiker Jori Peterson James and Kimberly Ludwig Robert and Penny Kim Equipment & Construction Southwest Pacific Club Athletic Pacific (ECHO) Org. Charity Employee Grumman Northrop Inc. Communications, American North Nelson Richard and RobynAnn Foundation &Foerster Morrison Metros Kevin and Lynne Pickle Ken and Meserve Barbara McWain K. Olive Landa Matt and McIlvaine Jennifer Tony and McCune Nancy McClellan Craig and Susan Marengo Claude-Anthony and Deborah Livermore Kurt and Sarah Foundation Cooper Linnie Technologies Life Foundation Benbough Legler The Chapter Iota -Eta Fraternity Theta Alpha Kappa Chapter Rho -Zeta Fraternity Theta Alpha Kappa Josephson-Werdowatz & Associates Foundation Drown Joseph Foundation Irvine James Jackson B. Dave Burnett Shaun and Iversen Barbara Hughes Robert and Pat CASA aid it was an experience he’ll never, ever forget.” Iadvocatedimes. for him to music attend and camp laying music has gotten him through some hard y casechild, is atalented Mark, musician, and “
he s t p M STEVE WARNERSTEVE Weingart-Price Fund Weingart-Price Company WD-40 Trust* Washatka Lou Mary Foundation Walmart Unger Dr. Richard and Connie Bank U.S. Twomey Chris and Rebecca Bradstreet Dennis and Tuthill Marie Foundation Toby Wells Robin Stark Stark Robin Sun Alex and Skrezyna Jill Simon Allan and Stefani Sempra Energy Margy Schneider* District School Unified Diego San 145 Local Firefighters Diego San Family Foundation Sahm Nancy Sackheim Foundation Charitable Lane Ruth Rumsey Dr. Gene and Mary Charities House McDonald Ronald Roach Josh and Beth City of San Diego Employee Share Program Share Employee Diego San of City Capozzoli Edward and Debra Caldera Carmela Buss Paul and Britton Senturia Neil and Bry Barbara Boyer Herbert and Marigrace Barry Everett and Kris Steve Bailey and Jonni Bagley David and Christine Campaign Giving AT&T Way Employee United University Ashford Anonymous Campaign Giving Aetna $15,000 Zikakis Alex and Lany Foundation Zable C. Betty and J. Walter Wygod Martin and Pamela Whalen Kenneth and Paula Wells Lloyd Lynn and Weisman Gary and Sue
OCCUPATION: Customer Account Representative Account Customer
Ellise and Michael Coit KPRI 102.1 Authentic Rock Harry and Valerie Cooper La Mesa RV Center, Inc. Covington & Burling LLP Larry Laks Gigi and Ed Cramer Colleen and Thomas Lambert Karen and John Creelman Lend A Hand Foundation Patricia and Patrick Crowe Devon and William Logan Cubic Corporation Genta and Fred Luddy The Estate of Patricia and William Daiber* Suzy and Cary Mack Delta Chi Sigma Int’l - Psi Chapter Larry D. Marcus Jeff Detrow Marcia and Michael Martin Sarah Dolgen Lisa A. Mason Ann and Dr. Robert C. Dynes Susan and Mark McKenna Stacey and Jeff Feinberg Suzanne McNeill Karian and Tom Forsyth Elaine and Tom Murphy The Samuel I. & John Henry Fox Foundation National Aircraft Salvage Dana and Edward Fudurich Nice Guys of San Diego Angela and Koji Fukumura Nordstrom Cynthia and Christopher Garrett Jennifer and Tim O’Connell Audrey Geisel/Dr. Seuss Foundation Pacific Life Foundation Amy and William Geppert Kristi and Dick Pfister Charlotte Gerry The Pratt Memorial Fund Wendy Gillespie and Martin Capdevilla* Price-Galinson Collaborative Fund Meredythe Glass Gina and Gregory Rippel Helene and George Gould Stacy and Don Rosenberg Rodger A. Grove Renee and Duane Roth Grubb & Ellis BRE Commercial Dorian and William Sailer The Hamilton-White Foundation San Diego Bar Auxiliary Philanthropies Betsy Harrison San Diego County Credit Union The Hay Foundation San Diego Downtown Breakfast Rotary Club Gale and Jim Hill Schwab Charitable Fund Impact Giving Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP Intuit, Inc. Smith Barney Insured Investor Group Rebecca and Craig Irving Kate and Greg Spiro Jordana and Michael Ishayik Karen and Michael Stone Jewelers For Children Carol Sullivan Jewish Community Foundation Kathliene and Jon Sundt Arthur & Rise Johnson Foundation Emma and Brad Tecca Wendy and Peter Johnson Thursday Club Foundation Ray J. Kahler Trust* The TJX Foundation /The TJX Companies Virginia and Victor King United Way of Los Angeles Kiwanis Club of Del Mar Van Law Food Products, Inc. Kiwanis Club of La Jolla Vons Companies Charitable Foundation, Inc. Patricia and Robert Klem Lise Wilson and Steven Strauss Jeri and Dr. Bill Koltun * Denotes deceased
CASA FOR: THE CASA EXPERIENCE: 1 year My work as a CASA has helped bring balance to my life and has helped me put things in perspective.
Having served in the U.S. Air Force, Steve Warner knows how to work within bureaucratic systems. Steve has helped his case child follow his passion, music, but his primary focus is showing Mark how to navigate the everyday world, apply for jobs, and get the resources the boy needs as he transitions to adulthood. “It might sound simple, but my goal is to make sure he will always have a roof over his head. It’s a most basic, fundamental need.” 36 VOICES FOR CHILDREN 2011– 2012 ANNUAL REPORT Sheryl and Bob Scarano Scarano Bob and Sheryl Supervisors of Board County Diego San Fund Collaborative Price-Lynn Posnock Stuart and Lee Technologies Life Foundation Burger In-N-Out Foundation Community Jewish at Family Foundation Galinson Fund French &Katherine Samuel Finch Randy and Cambra Ellison Holly and Claire Ellis Raymond and Gina Busby Jeff and Sally Bradbury Daniel and Annette Fowler John and Dr. Tom Bombardier (3) Anonymous $25,000+ Qualcomm Incorporated Marino Marino/Hughes David and Patsy Foundation Lai Lily Farrell Family Foundation Bold William and Rochelle Anonymous $50,000+ Foundation Hope of Rivers Anonymous $75,000+ White E. Charles Foundation Qualcomm Children for Voices of Friends Makua, California of Council Judicial Jacobs Irwin and Joan Anonymous $100,000+ Fund Family Charitable Price Foundation Leichtag Dunn David Anonymous $250,000+ in-kind donations. excluding 12/31/2012, and 7/1/2011 between more or $1,000 contributed who donors to these thanks Many ANNUAL DONORS Walter J. and Betty C. Zable Foundation Zable C. Betty and J. Walter Whalen Kenneth and Paula Trust* Washatka Lou Mary Foundation Walmart Waitt) Sophia and Max, Emily, Hailey, Family Fund (Joan, Waitt Joan Sullivan Dr. Daniel and Katie Tournament Golf Memorial Germain St. Nikki Family Foundation Shrontz Valerie and Harry Cooper Cooper Harry and Valerie Cohn Don and Karen Clifton Scott Clifton Kelly Mary Donations Car for Center Trust Memorial Stafford &Dot C.J. Byrum Greg Patricia and Marc Brutten Brutten Marc and Patricia Foundation Street Highland the and Bruce David and Bruce McGrath Holly Bretz Noah and Julie Foundation Billingsley Ruth and Charles Bialis David Bauer Jocelyn &Barney Barney Foundation Charitable America of Bank Diego San Administrators Legal of Association T. Ashworth Thomas Honorable The and Esq., Ashworth, Kathryn University Ashford Anonymous $10,000+ McCarthy Family Foundation McCarthy Fred Luddy and Genta Livermore Kurt and Sarah Boles Darin and Lawrence Sharon Barnard David and Larkin Denise Trust Laks Ernest The For Children Jewelers Jacobs Paul and Stacy Drs. Irving Craig and Rebecca Herman Michael and Maria Helm John and Dorothy Gould George and Helene Peters Scott and Lynn Gorguze Geppert William and Amy Genentech Foundation Seuss Geisel/Dr. Audrey Fishburn Wain and Debby Farwell Anthony and Caroline Trust* Eisenberg M. Philip The Edwards K. Sue Dynes C. Dr. Robert and Ann Inc. &Yahnke, Dowling Dodge Dr. Larry and Sara Group Competitor Dickey/The Scott and Ilia Club Rotary Beach Mar/Solana Del Change for Day Daniel’s Jewelers Daiber* William and Patricia of Estate The Craig Jason and Becca Communications Cox LLP &Burling Covington
Angela and Koji Fukumura Koji and Angela Fox Foundation Henry &John I. Samuel The Finch Carolina Figi Jake Foundation Fieldstone The Ewell Roi Doyle David and Nancy Steve Doyle and Lynne Donnelly Mary Inc. FalcoDe Family Foundation, Ph.D. Day Adrienne D’Angelo Joseph and Janeen Cuatrecasas Dr. Pedro and Carol Cramer Ed and Gigi Craig Jenny Covell Shawn LLP Kronish Godward Cooley Chitayat Jack and Nikoo &LLP Blatt Francavilla Schenk Gerry Casey Steve Cologne and Carlson Vicky Bennett Robert Campaign Giving AT&T Way Employee United Anonymous Ames Joan Inc. Investments, Altegris $5,000+ Zikakis Alex and Lany Strauss Steven and Wilson Lise White Harvey and Sheryl Foundation Weingart County Diego Way San of United Bank Union Sundt Jon and Kathliene Sun Alex and Skrezyna Jill &Family Sherwood Howard Shari’s Berries Foundation Seau Junior Foundation &Charitable Educational Sprague Seth The Sempra Energy Foundation Bar County Diego San Family Foundation Sahm Sahba Monte and Lauree Rumsey Dr. Gene and Mary Rosenberg Don and Stacy Rhodes James and Kalpana Foundation ResMed Procopio Brown* C. Michael and Potiker Jori Pfister Dick and Kristi O’Connell Tim and Jennifer Foundation &Foerster Morrison Inc. Foundation, Money/Arenz Mollenkopf Steven and Susan Woods Brent and M.D. Mitchell Laurie Todd Mikles and Nicole Landa Matt and McIlvaine Jennifer Inspiration Charitable Trust Trust Charitable Inspiration Family Fund Hervey Family Foundation Helmstetter Supply HD Foundation Hay The Harris Kevin and Joanna Graves Laury Foundation Goodrich Garrie Bryan and Julie The San Diego Foundation Foundation Diego San The Ryan Dan Tricia and Royston Dr. Ivor and Colette Roth Duane and Renee Jodyne Roseman Riley Timothy and Terry Rippel Gregory and Gina J.P. Plavan and Beth Peterson James and Kimberly Life Foundation Pacific Matthew Osborne (ECHO) Org. Charity Employee Grumman Northrop Nordstrom Inc. Nierenberg Nicolas and Caroline Diego 7San NBC Mitchell International Meyer Paul and Meyer Dr. Margaret Pickle Ken and Meserve Barbara Inc. Foundation, Brenner L. Mervyn The Mason A. Lisa Martin Michael and Marcia Martin M. Diane Marks Ellen Marcus D. Larry Manriquez Felipe and Gabriela Diego San Manchester/UT Doug Papa Lucier Greg and Marilena London Ken and Kathy Justice Fund for Diego San of Club Lawyers Tom Lang and Linda Kyocera International Family Foundation Kroha/Casner Koodish Nancy Koltun Dr. Bill and Jeri Kjos Mark and Kelly Jolla La of Club Kiwanis Kidrick James and Andrea Tom Keck and Nettie Chapter Iota -Eta Fraternity Theta Alpha Kappa Chapter Rho -Zeta Fraternity Theta Alpha Kappa Bryant Julez Inc. Proteins, Jenkins/Next David Janacek Jimmy and Yolanda Jacobs Jeff Jacobs Hal and Debby Jackson B. Dave Group Irving The Hoehn Bob and Karen the and Frank Hobbs and Victoria
37 VOICES FOR CHILDREN 2011– 2012 ANNUAL REPORT 38 VOICES FOR CHILDREN 2011– 2012 ANNUAL REPORT Remley and Doug Arthur Arthur Doug and Remley Arrowsmith Peter and Sepi Arnold M. Lorena Arledge Charles and Barbara Archambault David and Diane Rigby John and Teri Appelson (3) Anonymous Andrews Ronnie Toni and Andrade Mark and Laura Helen Anderson Steve Altman and Lisa Allen Tim and Nancy Allen Chris and Dana Albanez Raul and Lisa Aiken Denny and Cyndy Foundation Aetna Inc. Fit, Adventure Funds Capital Advantage APC Abbott S. Amanda of Office Law $1,000+ Wolfe Scott and Cissy Mortgage Fargo Home Wells Weinger Duayne and Michelle Woods Randy and Walker Wendy Unger Dr. Richard and Connie Umpleby Jim and Katherine Bank U.S. Christine Trimble TJX Companies /The TJXThe Foundation Nation Kumeyaay The Of Band Sycuan Strauss C. Matthew and Iris Grille Strauss/Pamplemousse Jeffrey Meetings Strategic Stark Robin Spring Mark and Karen Solar Turbines Foundation Scott Susan The Barbara Bry and Neil Senturia Neil and Bry Barbara Esq. P.Janice Brown, Family Restaurants Brigantine The Brailean Jim and Karen Boss David and Ginger Borthwick Robert Bloomingdale’s Block Jeff T. Bleakley Garrett &French Krasner Blanchard, Hare Dwight and Bergsma Stephanie Bedingfield Scott and Stephanie Beamer Will and Jennifer Beacon Pointe Advisors Steve Gal and Barnhouse Lisa Barber Paul and Barber Dr. Carolyn America of Bank Baldwin John Steve Bailey and Jonni Avery Jim and Susie Carolyn and William Fairl William and Carolyn Esch Bob and Sarah Pharmaceuticals Elevation Eggemeyer John and Martha Dunn Mike and Betty Drake Hudson and Mary Burnett Mark and Downey Roma Doss Marc and Gabrielle DeJesus Nelson and DiMele Linda Chapter -Psi Int’l Sigma Chi Delta Foundation Holdings Charitable DEI Davee Gerald and Carolyn Danaher Charles and Lisa Daley Dave and Krista Cubic Corporation Crouch Leslie Creelman John and Karen Corbosiero Michael and Lisa David Copley* Coons Jared Conners-McCormick Elizabeth June Condon Tim and Cindy Griffith Will and Coleman Candy Cohen Brad and Robyn Christina Coates Inc. ClinDART, Carey Cimino Cherashore David and Grace Annette Chavarria Chambers Dr. Ned and Anne Long Dick and Chamberlin Bonita Chadha Dr. Harbinder &Associates Cavignac Fred Cassle Casdin Alex and Susan Inc. CARS, Capozzoli Edward and Debra Cameron Phillip and Missy &Trust Bank California Ancibor Wally and Torri Cable Butler Joe Buss Paul Burns Patricia Burkett Yuko Fuller Jenkins Charitable Fund Charitable Jenkins Fuller Darlene Fujimoto Frimmer Julie French Dave and Amy School Parker Francis Tom Forsyth and Karian Fletcher Nathan and Mindy Fitzgerald Ed and Alison Inc. Firstgiving, Fimbres Monica Fernandez Joseph and Joan Feld Patricia Farrell Michael and Lisette Farrell John and Anne
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