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Child Abuse Prevention Month: The Reality We See- and What It Means for Our Community
At Life Stories Child & Family Advocacy, we don’t meet families on their best days. We meet them after something has already gone wrong. Every day, our CASA volunteers advocate for children who have experienced abuse or neglect. Our…
Step Into the Spotlight at Red Carpet Rodeo: Where Glamour Meets Purpose
There’s something powerful about stepping onto a red carpet – it signals that something important is about to happen. On Friday, April 17th, the red carpet will be rolled out for something incredibly meaningful: a community coming together to protect…
Women’s History Month: The Women Whose Courage Still Protects Children Today
March invites us to honor the courage, compassion and perseverance of women throughout history. During Women’s History Month, we celebrate the trailblazers who reshaped systems, challenged injustice and reimagined what was possible for children and families. In the world of…
Stuffed with Love: Stuffed Animal Drive Supports Children in Need
Stuffed With Love: Stuffed Animal Drive Supports Children in Need Life Stories Child & Family Advocacy is hosting its annual “Stuffed With Love” stuffed animal drive throughout the month of February. The drive collects new, medium-sized stuffed animals to provide comfort and security to children facing…
Bilingual Voices Needed: CASA Advocacy in Weld County
Bilingual Voices Needed: CASA Advocacy in Weld County Weld County is home to over 91,000 children under 18—and a significant portion come from Spanish-speaking households. Among these, 271 children are active in foster care or related placements [coloradokids.org]. That’s nearly…
A Letter to Our Supporters: Honoring the Difference You Make in Children’s Lives
Dear Friends of Life Stories, As this year draws to a close, I want to take a moment to reflect on what we’ve accomplished together, and to express my sincere gratitude for the incredible community that makes our work…
Fill the Chair: An End-of-Year Giving Story
Fill the Chair: An End-of-Year Giving Story As Executive Director of Life Stories Child & Family Advocacy, I often present numbers — to grantors, to our board, in presentations — because that’s how we demonstrate our impact. Behind every data point, though, is a…
Celebrating Families: Honoring Adoption and Family Caregivers in November
Celebrating Families: Honoring Adoption and Family Caregivers in November November is a special month – a time when to pause & recognize the incredible strength, resilience, and love of families in all their forms. This month, we celebrate National Adoption…
Children’s Health Month: Health Starts at Home
As a caregiver, athlete, and advocate for child welfare, I’ve come to believe that the foundation of lifelong health begins not in a gym or a doctor’s office—but right at home. Whether it’s kicking a soccer ball around the backyard,…