This post offers multiple ways for KARA readers to raise their voice for at risk children. The options in the Read More below provide direct impact, community building, and how to create policy change for at risk children where you live.
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Volunteer Programs
- Join as a volunteer service provider (check these organizations out), volunteer CASA Guardian ad Litem child advocate, spending regular time with at risk children where you live, (community services, religious organizations, local schools).
- Participate in mentorship, tutoring, or literacy programs to help children overcome educational or personal challenges.
- Volunteer to deliver supplies, organize events, or assist with program administration for child-focused campaigns where you live.
Advocacy Actions
- Mobilize for or attend rallies, public hearings, or meetings that advocate for child protection policies and funding.
- Sign petitions or contact legislators to support laws and regulations improving child welfare.
- Share KARA’s messaging with your circles and on social media, amplifying their reach and impact.
Donations and Drives
- Supply drive: Collect and donate items like books, blankets, child snacks, or toiletries for children in care (see suggestions below in the READ MORE)
- Make financial contributions to support direct services, advocacy campaigns, or specific child protection programs.
- Fundraise individually or as a team for targeted child advocacy projects, such as sponsoring a reading program or emergency aid fund.
Education and Awareness
- Receive and share newsletters, blog posts, and online resources informing adults and youth about child abuse prevention and advocacy.
- Host or attend educational seminars, webinars, or community talks about recognizing child abuse and taking protective actions.
- Distribute fact sheets and resource guides within the community or online platforms.
Event Participation
- Join in child advocacy awareness events, such as National Child Abuse Prevention Month activities, sponsored walks, or educational fairs.
- Organize or attend family-friendly gatherings that promote child safety and build collective advocacy skills.
Digital Engagement
- Follow, comment, and share nonprofit updates on social media; help spread advocacy stories and upcoming campaigns.
- Sign up for advocacy alerts or newsletters to stay informed and ready to take action.
Offering a variety of involvement options—volunteering, advocacy, donations, education, and digital action—boosts community participation in child protection and maximizes impact.
Current Petitions
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- On Change.org, petitions call for stricter laws against child exploitation, better access to resources for at-risk youth, increased mental health services for children, and harsher penalties for child abuse offenders.
- Active petitions on child safety online urge for stronger regulations on social media platforms, enhanced privacy settings, stricter age verification, and improved parental control features to protect children from online threats.
- Children Now is circulating sign-on campaigns supporting legislative reforms such as California Senate Bill 363, which aims to hold health insurers accountable for wrongful denials of necessary medical care for children.
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Legislative Movements & National Campaigns
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- The PROTECT Our Children Reauthorization Act of 2025 (H.R.1274) is in Congress, focusing on crime, law enforcement, and child exploitation prevention at the federal level.
- State legislatures across the country are considering children’s online privacy bills, seeking parental consent requirements and improved safeguards for minors on social media, with recent legislative milestones in New York, Tennessee, Utah, South Carolina, and more.
- National movements like Keep Kids Safe advocate for holistic federal action to prevent child sexual violence and improve access to prevention, healing, and justice; Prevent Together is a large coalition driving change among youth-serving organizations.
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Awareness & Advocacy Campaigns
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- The Children’s Bureau runs three major annual campaigns: National Adoption Month, National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and National Foster Care Month, all of which encourage volunteerism, advocacy, and public education for child safety.
- First Focus Campaign for Children organizes ambassadors and tracks legislation to ensure children remain a priority in federal policy decisions.
Current Petitions
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- On Change.org, petitions call for stricter laws against child exploitation, better access to resources for at-risk youth, increased mental health services for children, and harsher penalties for child abuse offenders.
- Active petitions on child safety online urge for stronger regulations on social media platforms, enhanced privacy settings, stricter age verification, and improved parental control features to protect children from online threats.
- Children Now is circulating sign-on campaigns supporting legislative reforms such as California Senate Bill 363, which aims to hold health insurers accountable for wrongful denials of necessary medical care for children.
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Top Ten Volunteer Organizations
- National CASA/GAL Association for Children: Trains court-appointed special advocates and guardians ad litem to represent abused and neglected children in legal proceedings, ensuring their needs and voices are prioritized.
- Prevent Child Abuse America (PCA America): Leads nationwide prevention and support programs, offers volunteer opportunities in education, outreach, and community-based prevention efforts.
- Darkness to Light: Empowers adults to prevent child sexual abuse through volunteer-led training programs like Stewards of Children.
- National Children’s Alliance: Supports Child Advocacy Centers across the country, where volunteers help facilitate investigations and provide resources for child victims and their families.
- RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): The nation’s largest anti-sexual violence nonprofit, offering confidential survivor support and advocacy, with opportunities for volunteer engagement in education and crisis support.
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of America: Connects volunteer mentors with children in need of positive adult influences, including those affected by abuse and neglect.
- Boys & Girls Clubs of America: Offers safe environments, support programs, and mentoring for children through thousands of clubs nationwide; many volunteers serve as tutors, mentors, and program leaders.
- Futures Without Violence: Focuses on prevention of family violence and child abuse, leveraging volunteers for education, outreach, and advocacy.
- National Foster Parent Association (NFPA): Engages volunteers to support foster families and abused/neglected children with advocacy, training, and distribution of resources.
- The Monique Burr Foundation for Children: Implements prevention education programs nationwide, recruiting volunteers to present curricula and advocate for child safety.
Examples of National Foster Care Charities
- Foster Love (formerly Together We Rise): Delivers duffel bags (“Sweet Cases”) filled with toiletries, blankets, and toys to foster children. They also offer scholarships and special experiences for kids in care.
- One Simple Wish: Lets donors grant specific wishes (such as gifts, school supplies, or experiences) submitted by foster youth, as well as general financial support.
- Comfort Cases: Distributes backpacks full of comfort and personal care items to youth entering foster care nationwide.
- National Foster Parent Association (NFPA): Provides scholarships and grants along with training and support for foster youth and families.
- iFoster: A large national community delivering donated goods and connecting foster youth and families with resources in every state.
- Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for Children: Trains volunteers to advocate for foster youth’s best interests and helps coordinate donations and resources.
- Foster Care to Success: Offers direct financial aid, scholarships, and care packages to foster youth aging out of care.
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This article submitted by CASA volunteer Mike Tikkanen
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