A Child's Journey Home

An army of 250 volunteers mobilize to keep kids safe every year. Their work is compelling, inspiring and we’re excited to tell you about it firsthand.
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We Could Do More

We're doing critical work now. But We could be doing so much more. Over 1400 kids in Ada County are a step away from being in foster care. We can help them stay safe at home.
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A Dollar Goes a Long Way With Us

At Family Advocates, we multiply our impact (and our funding) by recruiting, training and managing over 300 dedicated volunteers - with only 9 paid staff.
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Prevention AND Intervention

We are the only agency in the state that combines our Home Visiting program (prevention) and the Court-Appointed Special advocates Program (intervention).
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A Court Order is Better

Concern is good. A Court order is better. Our CASA volunteers bring more than good intentions, they empowered by a signed court order to advocate for each child.
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Completely for the Child

Thanks to private donation, we're not beholden to any state agency for funding. This gives us unique independence to advocate only for what's in the child's best interest.
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Ask For Help

Are you a new or expecting parent? We want to help you be the parent you always hoped you would become!

Become Inspired

Sign for our short one hour tour, A Childs Journey Home, and learn how we improve kids lives and strengthen families.

Great Partners

We are so proud to have earned the support of some great partners. Learn how we engage the community for kids.

Upcoming Events

  • CASA Guardian ad Litem Core Training Academy
    CASA Training Camp (Core Training) This is a condensed, intensive format to complete the majority of required training...
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  • Welcome Home Luncheon
    We are excited to announce our First Annual Welcome Home Lunch —A Public Education event and Fundraiser benefiting our Court...
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  • Home Visiting 101
    The Home Visiting Program supports struggling parents raising children under the age of five. They help increase confidence in...
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  • Parenting Classes
    Parenting Classes offered by Family Advocates include Early Childhood Parenting for parents with children under the age of seven,...
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  • Home Visiting Training Institute
    Family Advocates provides 20 hours of intensive training before volunteers begin working with families. (All trainings are subject to change. Participants...
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Our Stories

JordanThree stories of how Family Advocates protects children, educates families and launches new beginnings….

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Screen Shot 2013-05-24 at 8.12.48 AMA short video explaining Family Advocates’ CASA (Court-Appointed Special Advocates) and Home Visiting (formerly Families…

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Jadon & BeckeA moving story about a volunteer for Family Advocate’s CASA program and an inspiring young…

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Latest News

  • 2-1-1 Idaho Careline
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    The 2-1-1 Idaho CareLine, a free statewide community Information and Referral service, is a program of...
  • Annual Report
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    Every year we say, you don’t have to raise a child to raise them up. You just...
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