Your Voice. Their Future.

We are going through major change in leadership in 2024 but our work for vulnerable children across Indiana is as strong as ever!Our CEO, Cindy Booth, is officially retiring after 30 years of initiating groundbreaking work in the child welfare system to help serve vulnerable children. Hear about Cindy's impact, meet our new CEO, and learn how you can be a child advocate! Listen to Your voice. Their future.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

An authentic, piercing, and comprehensive conversation about our nation's child welfare system and its impact on children, especially children of color.A nationally known children's rights lawyer, New York Times best-selling author, and former foster child joins us to discuss what is and isn't working in our child welfare system and how we can make it better.His words are profound, personal, and sometimes heartbreaking as he speaks of being torn from his loving mother's arms and spending years in the system.If you care about vulnerable children, this is a podcast you don't want to miss. Listen to Your Voice. Their Future.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

“There's a push to stop the conversations--to stop educating people. Why don't we want to share knowledge?” That's part of a powerful conversation about racism and the national movement against race equity and diversity programs. And hear the wisdom of our youth as they discuss their experience with racism and their engagement with our “Interrupting Racism for Children” workshops or youth program. Want to help us fight racism to build a better future for every child? Listen to our podcast, “Your Voice. Their Future.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A critical conversation about LGBTQ+ children and communities during Pride Month.We discuss disturbing statistics on LGBTQ+ children in the child welfare system; why Child Advocates is taking national inclusion training to support “All Children – All Families”; and how to cultivate a belonging culture in businesses and at home during culturally divisive times. Hear great advice from our guest expert.You don't want to miss this. Listen to “Your Voice. Their Future.” And please share.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Research shows that many American children are facing a mental health crisis. We are celebrating our first anniversary of helping Hoosier families apply for free statewide mental health services for their children.Find out what state agency is offering these services, hear stories about their life-changing impact on families, and see if they could help your child or a child you know.Listen to our podcast, “Your Voice. Their Future.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We have exciting news! Find out why Notre Dame University chose us to take part in a first-of-its-kind study in the U.S. to research the impact on foster children when they have an attorney representing them in court. And learn why some of our attorneys are teaching a new and unique course about “counsel for kids” for law students at Indiana University. Join us as we stand up for the rights of vulnerable children. Listen to “Your Voice. Their Future.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We fight for equity, justice, and wellness for Indiana children who face abuse, racism, or mental health issues. Hear directly from some of the children about our 40 years of impact and our groundbreaking programs and learn how you can join us in serving them in 2023. Listen to “Your Voice. Their Future.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In Indiana, most children who face abuse and neglect do not have the right to an attorney, but their abusers do. A state senator has been seeking legislation to change that.Currently, Child Advocates is the only organization in the state offering a free, in-house attorney for older children in the child welfare system. In this eye-opening podcast episode, we talk with a national expert on counsel for children who tells us why and how an attorney can change a child's future. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Many studies have shown that racism can have a profound impact on the health of children and youth. So, we wanted to give them a voice for their future. That's why we launched a new youth program called “Youth Against Racial Injustice” with a young leader who says, “Youth are tired of the weight of racism being put on them.” Hear how they want to be a part of the change in our podcast: “Your Voice. Their Future.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Three Mothers and business leaders— one Black and two white—have an authentic conversation about race; how to be an ally for diversity, equity, and inclusion at work and at home for our children; and how we can build a better future for every child where their race will not be a predictor of their life outcomes. Child Advocates invited a highly acclaimed TEDx speaker, inclusive leader, and author as a guest on this episode. You will hear a passionate and insightful discussion from various perspectives and experiences: some that may surprise you… some that may resonate with you… and some stories that could break down walls between us. Listen to, “Your Voice. Their Future.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Child Advocates will soon be serving more children in need. With studies showing that one in six children in the U.S. has a mental illness, but half don't receive treatment, we are honored to add services that connect Hoosier children, statewide, to life-changing mental health help. The state's Division of Mental Health and Addiction (DMHA) selected us as its first single statewide access site for its Child Mental Health Wraparound program and we are officially launching those services on May 2nd. If families are eligible, the program offers low-cost or free mental health services to children. Learn more and help us spread the word! Listen to “Your Voice. Their Future.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

She survived court-ordered busing in the 70s where she and hundreds of Indianapolis Public School teachers lost their jobs; a race riot at a township school in the 90s; and she is a longtime racial justice warrior today who remains optimistic about the future even as racial divides rise. “Throughout history, we've always taken one step forward and two back. I think we're living in a very exciting period right now because we have so many people working on interrupting racism. I feel like we're going to reach our goal of stamping it out,” says Dr. Arlene Coleman, a facilitator for our “Interrupting Racism for Children” workshops.She shares wisdom that can unite people around one goal—to build a better future for every child where race does not predict their life outcomes. Listen to our podcast, ‘Your Voice. Their Future.”See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As race equity ignites a firestorm of resistance in some of our schools, politics, and communities, the biggest Methodist church in Indiana, with a largely white congregation, is taking a stand for racial justice.St. Luke's United Methodist Church in Indianapolis launched a new initiative called Becoming Anti-Racist to help change our communities—a project borne out of a tragedy that rocked our nation.Due to our own race equity work, we wanted to learn more about their initiative and find out how you can get involved. Listen to our podcast, “Your Voice. Their Future.” See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A child who has faced abuse and neglect can spend a year or more in the child welfare system, often awaiting court trials that will determine their future. Hear about a life-altering program we launched for children years ago, to help them find a safe and secure home sooner. And we are honored to help serve more children across Indiana in new ways. A state agency has selected our agency to help children connect to its mental health services. Learn more in our latest podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Child Advocates stands up for justice and equity for children and youth who face abuse and neglect. So, what does it take to help a child find a safe and secure home? It takes key warriors helping prep their case for court. Meet them, hear life-changing stories of the children they serve, and see how you can help.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Everyone in a child welfare case in Indiana gets a free attorney to stand up for their rights—except the children. Child Advocates has broken new ground by launching a program where older children get direct representation from an attorney at no cost. Hear how it's changing their lives.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nearly 700,000 children in the U.S. face abuse and/or neglect each year in their homes. And the damage can impact their success at school. Child Advocates has an impactful program that builds a support network around children to help them flourish in class. Listen as we discuss the obstacles they face in school; the stories of how they have overcome; and how you may be able to help them. When our children succeed, we all win.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the wake of protests nationwide against race equity programs, Child Advocates Interrupting Racism for Children workshops are in demand and growing. Find out what attendees of every race are saying about the program, what adults can learn from the young people who attend, and how race equity education is appealing to our humanity and helping bridge the racial divideSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Child Advocates tackles the tough topics of race and racism to help build a better future for every child where race is not a predictor of their life outcomes.Hear our powerful conversation with outspoken, “no-holds-barred”, Marion County Superior Court Judge Geoffrey A. Gaither who states that “locking up our youth doesn't work!' The Judge also addresses the disproportionality of Black children in the child welfare and juvenile justice systems; a new plan to keep youth out of jail in Marion County; rising racial tension in the nation; and a program preparing racially diverse children for legal careers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What are we afraid of? Why don't some people want to talk about all of America's history, including black history? And what is Critical Race Theory?In this “Your Voice. Their Future.” podcast, Child Advocates seeks the truth with an expert in Critical Race Theory. He's a law professor from Indiana University who was one of the founders of Critical Race Theory workshops in colleges and universities in the 1980's. He shares the real story of its' purpose and why it's not about shame or blame.Child Advocates believes when we are willing to educate ourselves, we are better equipped to build a brighter future for every child where race does not determine their life outcomes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

When something makes us uncomfortable, we often avoid it. But race and racism remain a part of America's fabric, often tearing us apart when talking about it could bring us together. We discuss those fears and share some critical lessons that Child Advocates teaches in its “Interrupting Racism for Children” workshops. You will hear powerful insight on how our history still impacts our present; how the workshops focus on change, not blame; and how bravely talking about racism can replace fear with hope for our children's future.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Statistics show that 1 in 7 children experiences child abuse or neglect each year. And children of color are overrepresented in the child welfare system. As Child Advocates, we share how you can be a voice for children by fighting abuse, neglect, and racism. Our children need us—now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.