Voices for Children is honored to recognize Riverside County 2024 Court Appointed Special Advocate(CASA) of the Year, Riverside resident Mariana Robles✨ Inspired by the potential to make a difference, she embarked on a mission to support vulnerable youth, utilizing her bilingual skills to bridge communication gaps and foster connections. With a background in education and teaching, her empathetic approach has led to transformative outcomes for the children she serves. Mariana Robles has been a CASA volunteer in Riverside County for nearly four years. She has served ten children in five cases in that time, often advocating for sibling groups. Because she is bilingual in English and Spanish, Mariana has helped multiple families reunite by supporting Spanish-speaking parents. She is a CASA who advocates not only for children but also for parents, and she has positively impacted the lives of many families in her community through her work as a CASA. Whether reuniting siblings with the...