Volume No. 25 | Issue 1
SPRING 2014
Voices for Children
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CASA Chas Moriarty Recieves STARS Award
Infants & Toddlers Program Reaches Milestone
International Delegation Visits VFC
Message from the Chair of the Board Dear Friends,
VFC Board members Dick Pfister, Gina Ellis, Chair Rochelle Bold, Ann Parode Dynes, Jill Skrezyna, and Haeyoung Kong Tang at the University of San Diego’s Kaleidoscope Awards.
Our Mission
Voices for Children transforms the lives of abused children in San Diego County by providing them with volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs). Our Vision
Voices for Children believes that every child deserves a safe and permanent home and, to that end, will provide a CASA to every child in the foster care system who needs one, monitor every court file in the system, and advocate to improve the lives of San Diego County’s foster children.
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As our fiscal year comes to an end, we are thrilled to report that we have nearly reached our $1 million challenge goal and with that we will have successfully doubled our budget over the past five years, from $2.7 million in 2009-10 to over $5 million in 2014. As a result, we have doubled the number of CASAs recruited and trained and the number of local foster children receiving the advocacy of a CASA volunteer. We are grateful to you and to every individual, foundation, corporation, and government official who has stepped forward with the generous support that has made this tremendous growth possible. I am also very proud to report that Voices for Children won the prestigious 2014 Kaleidoscope Award from the University of San Diego. This award, made after a rigorous review by the nonprofit management experts at USD, recognizes the work of VFC’s Board of Directors in transforming the agency into one of exemplary management, fiscal discipline, and strong fundraising acumen. We are well on our way to serving over 2,000 foster children with CASAs this fiscal year—20% more than we were able to serve last year. In addition, by June 30, 2014, our staff and volunteers will have reviewed the case file of every child in foster care—allowing us to identify children in urgent need of an advocate. In May we have Wine Women & Shoes and Makua’s Vintage Hollywood, and in June we will gather for our annual Celebrating Achievement event to honor our children graduating from high school and their CASA volunteers. For many of the graduates, this milestone would not have been possible had their CASA not been at their side to ensure their school credits followed them with every one of their many school transfers. It has been my honor to serve as Chair for these past two years. The best part of my job has been to express gratitude to the many, many generous members of our community who have made our success possible. So, on behalf of the Board of Directors, thank you for bringing hope to so many children.
Rochelle Bold, Esq. Chair, Board of Directors FY2012-13 and FY2013-14
$2M
IN THE NEWS
would provide
CASA VOLUNTEERS to
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$1 Million Challenge Nearly Met!
We are proud to report that we are within striking distance of the biggest fundraising challenge ever put before Voices for Children. An anonymous donor, who is passionate about the cause of foster children and wants to see more of them have CASAs of their own, issued a challenge to VFC on July 1, 2013. If we could raise $1,000,000 from brand-new donors or increased giFTS above the highest previous donations of existing donors, the benefactor would match each and every gift DOLLARFOR-DOLLAR, RESULTING IN $2 MILLION FOR VFC. As of April 15, we have secured $840,000 in qualifying matching funds, with just $160,000 still to raise! We don’t want to leave a single Challenge dollar “on the table,” so we are appealing to San Diegans to step forward and make gifts of any size—help us reach our goal! To make a gift, call (858) 598-2243 or go online to www.speakupnow.org.
CASA SPOTLIGHT
CASA Receives County Child Abuse Prevention Award Voices for Children congratulates CASA volunteer and former elementary school Principal John ‘Chas’ Moriarty, who received the STARS Award from the County of San Diego Commission on Children, Youth, and Families, Child Abuse Prevention (CAPCC). At a ceremony in March, Chas was recognized for being a Shining STAR who has brightened children’s lives through his CASA service; former foster youth Antwone Fisher (subject of a film directed by Denzel Washington) served as the event’s keynote speaker. Chas, along with the five other awardees, represent the CAPCC’s vision – that healthy, safe, thriving communities prevent child abuse. Chas Moriarty, a CASA volunteer with VFC since 2010 and profiled in our 2011-2012 annual report, has so far advocated on behalf of four foster youth. In that time, his hard work and dedication has helped to reunify two of them with their biological parents, and he continues to advocate for the best interests of the other two. Chas’ successes demonstrate that trust builds productive relationships with both the children’s families and the professionals working on their case. For the VFC annual report, Chas noted, “Getting to know the children’s families, understanding their struggles, and being part of their support system helps me to provide valuable information to the judge.” Thank you for your incredible service Chas! CASA volunteer Chas Moriarty with Laura Elwood, his VFC Advocacy Supervisor.
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Infants and Toddlers Program:
Serving Those Who Most Need a Voice Three years ago, Voices for Children launched the Infants and Toddlers Program (ITP), established to address the needs of young children in foster care in San Diego County. The youngest and most vulnerable of our foster youth, children ages 0-5 are the fastest-growing segment in the dependency system. Approximately 1,150 infants and toddlers in our region are currently in foster care as a result of parental abuse, neglect, or abandonment.
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The goals of ITP are clear: to provide CASA volunteers to these young children so they can gain greater access to needed developmental services and intervention programs, reduce the possibility of re-entering foster care, and ensure permanency by either reunifying them with their own families or working to find new “forever families” in adoptive homes. Today, we have 136 CASA volunteers who have ITP as their focus. They received special training from Voices for Children, with topics such as creating productive relationships with biological parents and their attorneys; addressing the challenges that little ones face in foster care; and identifying needed intervention resources and developmental services to address the varying physical, psychological, and developmental needs of infants and toddlers. After being matched with their case child, ITP CASAs visit the children in their various environments, including their foster home, preschool, or daycare, and observe visits between the case child and his or her parents in order to provide firsthand information to the judge about the nature of the child-parent relationship. ITP CASAs have consistent communication with professionals working on their cases, and include this information in the reports they provide to Juvenile Court judges. To track the effectiveness of ITP, the CASAs filed monthly reports for the
past two years, and the findings have been extremely valuable. Highlights of the study included data showing that, on average, CASAs facilitated sibling visits 10.53 times in a six-month period— further proof that CASAs are often the only means for siblings to see each other on a regular basis. In addition, 56% of children assigned a CASA had the need for a specific early intervention service identified only after a CASA was appointed to their case. Furthermore, 57% of children assigned a CASA had at least one early intervention service initiated while a CASA was assigned to their case. Data also showed that when there was the possibility of reunification with biological parents, CASAs rated parents more favorably as the case progressed towards reunification. There was a clear correlation between the CASA’s involvement in the child’s life and the child’s wellbeing: the amount of time a CASA spent on a case significantly increased a child’s overall wellbeing.
toddlers, and the outcomes have thus far resulted in 85 case closures, including 57 reunifications, 15 adoptions, and nine relative guardianships, where the children have been placed with family members. Begun as a pilot program, ITP is now fully integrated into our CASA Program, and has earned a reputation statewide and on a national level. An overview of ITP was a highlight of the 2013 National CASA Conference, and many partner organizations across the state have developed programs modeled after ITP. An initiative as large and far-reaching as this one could never have occurred without the generous support of many. We are grateful to each of the donors listed below, who are helping the youngest victims of child abuse in San Diego County. Many infants and toddlers are still on our matching list, waiting for a CASA. These children need someone to advocate for a safe, healthy, nurturing home environment with their biological parents— or, if reunification isn’t possible, with an adoptive family. CASAs can help ensure that they receive greater access to early intervention and developmental services. If you know someone who can dedicate 10-15 hours a month to CASA service, please encourage them to volunteer.
Since ITP’s inception in spring 2011, VFC has provided the caring advocacy of a CASA volunteer to 216 infants and
1,150
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AVERAGE SIBLING VISITS
INFANTS & TODDLERS
in foster care in our region
CASAs facilitated in six months
with a VFC CASA since 2011
the Infants and Toddlers Program has been funded by the following since 2011 (In descending order of gift amounts): Leichtag Foundation • Rose Foundation • Rivers of Hope Foundation • Samuel & Katherine French Fund • Rancho Santa Fe Foundation • In-N-Out Burger Foundation • San Diego County Bar Foundation • C.J. & Dot Stafford Memorial Trust • Charles and Ruth Billingsley Foundation • Pacific Life Foundation • Barney & Barney Foundation • Impact Giving • Bank of America Charitable Foundation • Ernest Laks Trust • HD Supply • Helmstetter Family Foundation • Lawyers Club of San Diego Fund for Justice • The Country Friends, Inc. • Wells Fargo Home Mortgage • The Samuel I. & John Henry Fox Foundation • Arthur and Jeanette Pratt Memorial Fund • The Law Office of Amanda S. Abbott, APC. VOICES FOR CHILDREN
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President’s Circle RECEPTION In April, our President’s Circle donors gathered in La Jolla at the lovely oceanview home of VFC Board member Jill Skrezyna and her husband Alex Sun, CEO of Mitchell International. Guest speakers were The Honorable Carol Isackson, one of our juvenile court dependency judges, and her daughter, Amy Isackson, a CASA volunteer. Both women spoke powerfully and movingly of their experiences with foster children in the County’s child welfare system, and of the ways that CASAs truly make a life-changing difference in the trajectories of these childhoods. Photos, l-r: Ray Ellis, VFC Board member Dick Pfister and Kristi Pfister; Genta Luddy, Koki Reasons, and VFC Board Chair Rochelle Bold; The Honorable Carol Isackson; VFC Board member Jill Skrezyna, Fred Luddy, and Alex Sun
ANNUAL JUDGES’ LUNCHEON On February 3, our $1,000+ donors attended a luncheon at the University Club. We were honored to hear from Presiding Judge, The Honorable Carolyn Caietti, and District 3 County Supervisor Dave Roberts, who each spoke about the foster care system from their own distinct perspectives. In attendance were many of the County’s juvenile dependency court judges, who work so hard on behalf of the foster care system.
The Honorable Susan Huguenor, Charlotte Huguenor, and Teri Appelson, VFC Chief Program Officer; VFC Board Chair Rochelle Bold with Senior Vice President and General Manager of Cox Communications California and incoming VFC Board Chair David Bialis; The Honorable Carolyn M. Caietti, Presiding Judge, San Diego Superior Court, Juvenile Division, County Supervisor Dave Roberts, 3rd District, and VFC President/CEO Sharon Lawrence, Esq.
VFC ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT The 2014 Golf Tournament was record-setting for VFC, with gross income of $194,950. Playing at the beautiful Del Mar Country Club, golfers enjoyed a perfect early spring day. We are grateful to Co-Chairs Connie and Dr. Richard Unger, and to their stellar Golf Committee who helped make the event such a success.
raised
$194,950
FOR CASA PROGRAMS
Dale Yahnke; VFC Board member Katie Sullivan with Golf Tourament co-chair Connie Unger; Holly Bruce, Kaitlin Drolson, Matthew Haneline, and David Bruce; Ed Capozzoli and Golf Tourament co-chair Richard Unger
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VFC EVENTS
Upcoming Events VIntage Hollywood
Makua, Friends of Voices for Children Saturday, May 18, 2014 Makua, a dedicated fundraising auxiliary of Voices for Children, is rolling out the red carpet at the Marine Room for its 61st annual dinner-dance! Vintage Hollywood, benefiting Voices for Children, features cuisine by award-winning Excecutive Chef Bernard Guillas and a beautiful ocean view. It promises to be an evening to remember! www.makua.org
TOP OF THE TOWN
YPG, Young Professionals Group Saturday, June 28, 2014 YPG Chair Alex Scoma and Vice-Chair Katherine Miles Johnston invite you to join them and other young professionals for a special evening to benefit the CASA Program at Voices for Children. The cocktail reception will be held at the exclusive University Club atop Symphony Towers in downtown San Diego, and will include a silent auction and a presentation from a former foster youth who will explain what it is like to grow up in foster care. Tickets include a hosted bar and hors d’oeuvres ($125 for YPG members, $150 for non-members). Register online at www.voicesypg.org.
STARRY STARRY NIGHT GALA Annual Fundraiser
Saturday, September 13, 2014
Event Co-Chairs Jennifer Greenfield and Haeyoung Kong Tang
Mark your calendars for the 12th annual Starry Starry Night! Co-chairs Jennifer and Dr. Richard Greenfield and Haeyoung Kong Tang invite you to join them for a gala night under the stars, with a “south of France” flair. This year, the event takes place at the San Diego Polo Club in Rancho Santa Fe. Enjoy gourmet cuisine, great music, and a chance to meet and mingle with others who are committed to helping San Diego’s foster children have better lives. This event always sells out, so we encourage early reservations. Up until July 1, 2014, sponsors, underwriters, and Honorary Committee members can make their contributions and guarantee their place at the party. After July 1, other tables and tickets will go on sale. For more information, call (858) 598-2222 or go online to www.ssn2014.org.
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International Human Rights Delegation Visits VFC
In April, Voices for Children hosted a group of human rights leaders from South and Central Asia, visiting San Diego through the U.S. Department of State International Visitor Leadership Program. The 11 delegates were at VFC to discuss human rights issues, learn about the CASA Program, and explore best practices in fundraising, volunteer recruitment, and training. While at the VFC offices in Kearny Mesa, the delegates—from India, Nepal, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka—met with CEO Sharon Lawrence, Senior Program Manager Cailin Freeman, and Vice President of Marketing and Communications Jennifer Morrissey. The group’s visit was organized by the San Diego Diplomacy Council. Photos: Eleven international human rights leaders—pictured with VFC CEO Sharon Lawrence, Esq. and Senior Program Manager Cailin Freeman—met with Voices for Children staff members to learn about the CASA Program and foster care in the United States.
Voices for Children Street Banners: Coming to Your Neighborhood! Last fall, Voices for Children launched a street banner program to raise awareness of our organization and our need for CASA volunteers. The 100 banners have been making their way around San Diego, first placed in Mission Valley during the holiday shopping season, then to Point Loma, Mission Hills, and City Heights. The banners are currently on view in La Jolla, will move to Hillcrest in June, then to other neighborhoods around the county. To date, the banners have had more than 11 million “impressions” or have been seen at least that many times by local residents and visitors. Designed by Tracy Meiners of StudioTM with photographs by John Trice, the banners recently received two awards from the San Diego Ad Club, including the “People’s Choice” award for best outdoor campaign. We would like to expand the street banner program to other areas of the county and are seeking sponsors, whose generosity could be recognized on the banners themselves. For information about sponsoring the VFC banner program, please contact Jennifer Morrissey at JenniferM@speakupnow.org or call (858) 598-2213.
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Grants: An Important Source of Support Voices for Children could not operate without the support of our many loyal donors, including generous foundations, corporations, and government agencies. A special thanks to the County of San Diego and the Hon. Dave Roberts, Supervisor 3rd District, for a $22,500 grant to help us purchase a more comprehensive, user-friendly database called CASA Manager, which will help us to better serve the thousands of foster children in the region. Thanks also to the San Diego County Employees’ Charitable Organization for donating much-needed iPads to be used in the various courthouses. The Livingston Family Foundation recently awarded a $30,000 grant for the Learning to Succeed program, which will enable select foster children to receive educational support and college prep. Additionally, the In-N-Out Burger Foundation has generously granted $20,000 for our Infants and Toddlers Program, allowing us to better serve vulnerable young foster children. We are also very grateful for recent grants from Bank of America Foundation, Charles and Ruth Billingsley Foundation, Day for Change, Hay Foundation, San Diego County Bar Foundation, Sahm Family Foundation, and Samuel and Katherine French Fund.
Many thanks to these founding members of
Join The Advocates Circle! Our new planned giving program—The Advocates Circle— recognizes and honors individuals who have designated gifts to
The Advocates Circle: Gertrude Anderson Trust Anonymous Kathryn F. Ashworth, Esq. and The Honorable Thomas Ashworth III Cynthia Balistocky
Voices for Children in their estate plans. A charitable bequest in
Rochelle and Bill Bold
your will or living trust is a simple yet effective way to provide a
Rita Cutri
Greg Byrum
legacy gift that will support VFC and our CASA Program into the
Daiber Family Living Trust
future. To join The Advocates Circle, simply inform us that VFC
The Estate of Abel De Brito, Jr.
Janeen and Joseph D’Angelo
is included in your estate plans; no documentation is necessary.
Ann Parode Dynes and Dr. Robert C. Dynes
Members receive invitations to exclusive events and updates
Ray and Gina Ellis
from the President/CEO, and are recognized as individuals dedicated to helping future generations of foster children in San Diego County. The Chair of The Advocates Circle is Kathryn
Phillip M. Eisenberg Charitable Trust John and Anne Farrell Ray J. Kahler Trust Nancy Kaye Truman C. Kuehn Trust Ernest Laks Trust
Ashworth, Esq., the co-founder of Voices for Children. For
Sharon Lawrence and Darin Boles
more information, please contact Juli Larsen, Vice President of
Joan D. MacMillin Family Trust
Phillip Mackler Trust
Philanthropy at (858) 598-2292 or JuliL@speakupnow.org.
Lauree and Monte Sahba
All inquiries will be held in confidence.
Mary Lou Washatka Trust
Jill Skrezyna and Alex Sun Charles E. White and Amy Gibbs
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DONOR HIGHLIGHTS
We are grateful to the following major donors who have made gifts or pledges of $2,500 or more between January 1, 2013 and March 31, 2014. If you see any inaccuracies, please contact Eric Pitarresi at EricP@speakupnow.org
$1,000,000+
Gina and Raymond Ellis
Cambra and Randy Finch
U.S. Bank
Anonymous
Farrell Family Foundation
Genentech
Connie and Dr. Richard Unger
Maria and Michael Herman
Helene and George Gould
United Way of San Diego County
$250,000+
Livingston Family Foundation Patsy and David Marino
Hervey Family Non-endowment Fund
Joan Waitt
Price Family Charitable Fund
Nicole and Todd Mikles $100,000+
Nikki St. Germain Memorial Golf Tournament
Anonymous Leichtag Foundation Lily Lai Foundation Genta and Fred Luddy Makua, Friends of Voices for Children Haeyoung Kong Tang
In-N-Out Burger Foundation
Walter J. and Betty C. Zable Foundation
Drs. Paul and Stacy Jacobs
Fernanda and Ralph Whitworth
Yolanda and Jimmy Janacek
Lise Wilson and Steven Strauss
The Parker Foundation
Bonnie and Steve Kane
Rancho Santa Fe Foundation
Julianne Larsen and Jim Forbes
$5,000+
Carole Sachs
Las Patronas
Laura and Alonso Amaya
San Diego County Board of Supervisors
Sharon Lawrence and Darin Boles
Anderson Direct Marketing
Ellen Marks
Kathryn F. Ashworth, Esq. and The Honorable Thomas Ashworth III
Katie and Dr. Daniel Sullivan Brent Woods and Laurie Mitchell, M.D.
Dr. Magda Marquet and Dr. Francoise Ferre
Diane and David Zeiger
Massey Charitable Trust
John Baldwin
Morrison & Foerster Foundation
Asia and Marc Barmazel
$10,000+
Nordstrom Inc.
Boys and Girls Foundation
Anonymous (2)
Jennifer and Tim O’Connell
Greg Byrum
Association of Legal Administrators San Diego
Matthew Osborne
Carmela Caldera
Pacific Life Foundation
Debra and Edward Capozzoli
Party City of San Diego
Susan and Alex Casdin
Kristi and Dick Pfister
The Country Friends, Inc
Jori Potiker
Gigi and Ed Cramer
Prada USA Corp.
Cubic Corporation
ProFlowers
Adrienne Day Ph.D.
Terry and Timothy Riley
Tracey DeBello
Lauree and Monte Sahba
Delphi Private Advisors
Sahm Family Foundation
Sara and Dr. Larry Dodge
Samuel & Katherine French Fund
Audrey Geisel/Dr. Seuss Foundation
Combined Resources International
San Diego County Bar Foundation
Karin and Gary Eastham
$25,000+
Covington & Burling LLP
Chandra and Roi Ewell
Jocelyn Bauer
Becca and Jason Craig
The Seth Sprague Educational & Charitable Foundation
Stephanie Bergsma and Dwight Hare
Karen and John Creelman
Rochelle and William Bold
Day for Change
Annette and Daniel Bradbury
Nancy and David Doyle
Patricia and Marc Brutten
Ann and Dr. Robert C. Dynes
Dowling & Yahnke, Inc.
Sue K. Edwards
Charles E. White and Amy Gibbs
$75,000+ Century Club of San Diego Cox Communications Mitch and Alyce Lynn Qualcomm Foundation The Rose Foundation
Bank of America Charitable Foundation
$50,000+
David Bialis
AIMLoan.com
Julie and Noah Bretz
Anonymous
Holly McGrath Bruce and David Bruce
Holly and Claire Ellison
Burns Family Foundation
Galinson Family Foundation at Jewish Community Foundation
Sally and Jeff Busby
Judicial Council of California
Charles and Ruth Billingsley Foundation
Qualcomm Incorporated
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C.J. & Dot Stafford Memorial Trust
Shrontz Family Foundation Jill Skrezyna and Alex Sun Kathliene and Jon Sundt Tecate Industries, Inc. The Patriots Initiative at the Rancho Santa Fe Foundation
Jonni and Steve Bailey
Farmers Insurance Olivia and Dr. Peter C. Farrell Caroline and Anthony Farwell Jake Figi First American Title Insurance First Foundation Advisors
DONORS
Debby and Wain Fishburn
Susan and Mark Mulzet
Memorial Fund
Barbara Meserve and Ken Pickle
Julie Frimmer
Lynn and Fred Muto
Kris and Everett Barry
Dr. Margaret and Paul Meyer
G.A.G. Charitable Corporation
Kim Oliver-Fink and Jeff Fink
Beacon Pointe Advisors
Andrea and Gregory Moser
Cynthia and Christopher Garrett
Allison and Kevin O’Malley
Ginger and David Boss
Mark and Jamie Mullen
Good Source Solutions
Sarah and Julian Parra
Diana and John Brand
Barbara and John Noyes
Goodrich Foundation
Kimberly and James Peterson
Kathryn and Dr. Daniel Brown
Carolyn Nydahl
Jennifer and Richard Greenfield, M.D.
PGA Tour, Inc.
California Bank & Trust
Ocean Bluffs Mobilehome Estates
Joanna and Kevin Harris
Koki and Richard Reasons
Vicky Carlson and Steve Cologne
Jeff O’Connor
The Hay Foundation
ResMed Foundation
Pamela Clifford
PayLease
HD Supply
Kalpana and James Rhodes
Carolyn Beall Colwell
Maryanne and Irwin Pfister
Dorothy and John Helm
Gina and Gregory Rippel
Valerie and Harry Cooper
Gigie and Larry Price
Helmstetter Family Foundation
Rosemary and Michael Risser
Lisa and Michael Corbosiero
Jennifer and Sam Rasmussen
Victoria and Frank Hobbs/ The Inspiration Charitable Trust
Penny Robbins Ryan and Mike Ryan/ Integrated Marketing Systems
Carrie Craven
Jeannie and Arthur Rivkin
Cresa San Diego, LP
Dr. Gene Rumsey and Mary Rumsey*
Dave B. Jackson
Rita Ryu and Matthew McCormick
De Falco Family Foundation, Inc.
Debby and Hal Jacobs
Dorian and William Sailer
The Samuel I. & John Henry Fox Foundation
Juliette M. Condon Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation
Anamaria and Dr. Luis Sanchez
Kappa Alpha Theta Fraternity - Eta Iota Chapter
St. Germaine Children’s Charity
Linda and Richard L. Kintz, Esq. Kiwanis Club of La Jolla Sandra and Monte Koch
Schievelbein Family Foundation Trust
Linda Starkman Karen and Michael Stone Linda and Ray Thomas
Jeri and Dr. Bill Koltun
The TJX Foundation / The TJX Companies
Kroha/Casner Family Foundation
Rhonda and Mark Turvey
Kyocera International
Union Bank
Jill and Cheston Larson
Valentino Fashion Group
Nancy and John Lawton
Viejas Tribal Government
Life Technologies
Paula and Allan Wasserman
Sarah and Kurt Livermore
Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC
Doug Manchester
Robin and Kevin Werner
Diane M. Martin
Paula and Kenneth Whalen
Marcia and Michael Martin
Sheryl and Harvey White
Leila and Chris Maulik
Amy and Jim Wood
Jennifer McIlvaine and Matt Landa
Delta Chi Sigma Int’l - Psi Chapter Mary and Hudson Drake Anne and John Farrell Lisette and Michael Farrell Mindy and Nathan Fletcher FOCUS-Friends of Children United Society
$2,500+
Susan and Steven Mollenkopf
Lisa and Raul Albanez
Money/Arenz Foundation, Inc.
Arthur and Jeanette Pratt
Susan and Edward Sanderson Adriana and Brian Scott Sempra Energy Spiegel Burn Foundation Karen and Mark Spring
Angela and Koji Fukumura
Kirk Strawn
Stephanie and Jeffrey Galinson
Sycuan Band Of The Kumeyaay Nation
Gambucci Design, Inc. H.J. Heinz Company Foundation HUB International Insurance Services IRA Resources, Inc. Kate and Dick Kelley James and Andrea Kidrick Kelly and Mark Kjos Todd LaRocca James Lauer Jr. Courtney Levy Devon and William Logan
Marjaneh and Dan Miller
San Diego Firefighters Local 145
Systems Waterproofing Supply Sandra Timmons and Richard Sandstrom TriLink BioTechnologies Inc. UPS Foundation, Inc. Staci and Andy Vanderwiel Paula and Rick West Nancy and John Wilks Cissy and Scott Wolfe Julie and Dale Yahnke Lany and Alex Zikakis
Leslye and Scott Lyons M2 Fund of Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Denotes gift made through the San Diego Foundation. *Deceased Voices for Children’s programs and services for foster children are made possible, in part, thanks to major institutional support from the Leichtag Foundation, Qualcomm Foundation, Price Family Charitable Fund, and a broad range of generous individuals, companies, and foundations. CREDITS: Newsletter design: Tracy Meiners, Studio TM • Photography: John Trice: Cover, pages 4, 8, 12; Tim Hardy: Pages 6, 7, 8 VOICES FOR CHILDREN
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