Voce Together

05/29/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us yesterday for the 4th Forum on Pennsylvania's Children.

Our theme, “The Power of Us,” was brought to life as leaders, advocates, educators, service providers, policymakers, and community members embraced the power of collaboration to improve outcomes for Pennsylvania's children and families.

Throughout the day, we engaged in meaningful conversations about the challenges facing children today and the strengths and supports present in our communities that can be harnessed for change.

Special thanks to our speakers, panelists, partners, sponsors, and attendees for sharing their expertise, insights, and passion.

The work doesn't end with the Forum. We’re committed to helping turn ideas into action and look forward to what transpires in the months ahead!

05/27/2026

“I love my job, but it’s not like I woke up one day and said, ‘I want to work for a non-profit as a child welfare paralegal.’ I went to a college prep type of high school in Massachusetts, and I remember getting called down to the office because I didn’t have a plan. I love learning, it just took me a while to find a career path.

I did things backwards from most. I started a family and then I went back to school. Sometimes you need life to find your focus. I sat back and REALLY thought about what interests me and law came to mind. I earned my associate’s degree in paralegal studies, and in 2024 I got my bachelor’s degree in legal studies from Widener. For a long time, I felt like I had a habit of starting something and not following through, so I wanted to prove to myself that I could reach this goal.

This job isn’t for everyone. It requires empathy deep within your soul. You have to be strong in a way you never thought. You have to have an open, welcoming, non-judgmental mindset. It can be tricky because we don’t always know for certain what’s best for a kid.

When I go to court, suddenly the names I see on paper come to life. I see faces, family dynamics, and emotions, and it brings it all to life. It keeps me connected and focused on a mission. I’m just a tiny piece of a big puzzle, but I’m contributing something to these kids and to society.”

- Cara, Paralegal

05/21/2026

The Forum on Pennsylvania’s Children is just one week away — and there’s still time to join us!

This full-day event brings together professionals from across sectors who are committed to understanding trauma, strengthening systems of care, and building solutions that make a real difference for children and families across Pennsylvania.

From practical strategies to meaningful connections, the Forum offers space to learn, reflect, and collaborate alongside others who share your purpose. If your work touches the lives of children or families, this is a day you won’t want to miss. Lunch and refreshments are included, and the event qualifies for CE credits.

Forum on Pennsylvania’s Children

Thursday, May 28, 2026
8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Wyndham Garden, York, PA

Secure your spot today! https://vocetogether.org/programs/fpac.html

05/19/2026

How can we respond to the growing threat of online sextortion?

Join us at the Forum on Pennsylvania’s Children on May 28th to better understand the warning signs and how to support youth survivors.

You’ll explore trauma-informed, survivor-centered strategies with presenters Zozan Kucukaydin and Jaime Cypher.

Learn how to identify risks, understand the dynamics of sextortion, and take action to protect and empower young people.

Forum on Pennsylvania’s Children

Thursday, May 28, 2026
8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Wyndham Garden, York, PA

Qualified for CE credits

Discover more about the Forum and session presenters. Reserve your spot today! https://vocetogether.org/programs/fpac.html

05/13/2026

“Cameron County will always be home. Everyone is connected—people will know me through my grandparents, from my waitressing jobs or from school. There are only eight of us who work in the county children and youth office, and I know the supervisor from high school. We joke in the office that when I changed roles from being a county caseworker to being a paralegal with Voce, I just picked up and moved to another desk across the room.

My Pop Pop always told me, ‘Get an education. Nobody can take it from you.’ I thought I had a plan—I had always wanted to go to Penn State—but when I visited Slippery Rock University, it just felt right. I earned my degree in criminal justice in 2022 but, fun fact, I have a minor in Arabic. Our county agency solicitor also knows some Arabic, so we like to test each other’s vocabulary.

When our last paralegal left for law school, she encouraged me to apply for the paralegal position. I hesitated. I had only been a caseworker for two years, and I wasn’t feeling overly confident in myself. Turns out, this job was perfectly made for me, and it fell into my lap with a bow. I’m the only paralegal in this office so I handle cases from start to finish. Families often move between Cameron and Elk Counties—and we share a judge—so I’m in touch with their paralegals often.

Being a paralegal has given me the stability I need at home. My grandparents have both passed away, and my mom and I have taken over their farm. We have six horses—I call them my ‘expensive lawn ornaments’—and three dogs. My Pop Pop used to come home with animals on a whim—horses, a peacock, even a swan. We called them his ‘bright ideas.’ Now, it’s my turn to care for them all.”

- Tasha, Paralegal

05/12/2026

Our Chief Executive Officer, Rick Azzaro, shares why Pennsylvania’s child-serving systems are under growing strain — and why communities must act now to support healing, stability, and trauma-informed care for children and families. Thank you to the York Daily Record/Sunday News for highlighting this important conversation.

Somewhere in York County, at this moment, a child is struggling with the “invisible wounds” of trauma resulting from loss, neglect, abuse or violence.

05/12/2026

How can we support children and families impacted by trauma from the very start?

Join us at the Forum on Pennsylvania’s Children May 28th to explore how early learning environments can foster healing and resilience.

You’ll gain insight into trauma-informed early childhood strategies with presenters Netta Radzinski and Brandy Fox.

Explore Pennsylvania’s approach to building equitable early childhood programs—and walk away with practical ideas to bring healing-centered practices into your own setting.

Forum on Pennsylvania’s Children

Thursday, May 28, 2026
8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Wyndham Garden, York, PA

Qualified for CE credits

Discover more about the Forum and session presenters. Reserve your spot today! https://vocetogether.org/programs/fpac.html

05/10/2026

This Mother’s Day, we honor the people who nurture, encourage, advocate, teach, comfort, and lead with compassion. We celebrate biological mothers, adoptive mothers, caregivers, mentors, chosen family, and all mother figures making a difference every day.

Happy Mother’s Day!

05/05/2026

How can our communities work together to prevent trafficking and support at-risk youth?

Join us at the Forum on Pennsylvania’s Children on May 28th and explore how collaboration, advocacy, and education can help protect young people.

You’ll gain insight into anti-trafficking strategies in a session led by Jennifer Foxworthy, Marie Randel, and Cassie Smith.

Learn how unstable home environments and school disengagement increase risk—and how schools, community services, and partnerships can intervene to keep young people safe.

Forum on Pennsylvania’s Children

Thursday, May 28, 2026
8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Wyndham Garden, York, PA

Qualified for CE credits

Discover more about the Forum and session presenters. Reserve your spot today! https://vocetogether.org/programs/fpac.html

04/30/2026

As Child Abuse Prevention Month comes to a close, our commitment does not.

Every child deserves to feel safe, supported, and seen—not just in April, but every day of the year. Prevention is possible when communities come together, speak up, and invest in families.

On May 28th at the Forum on Pennsylvania’s Children, we are honored to welcome keynote speaker Tiffany Guerriero—a survivor whose journey reflects resilience and transformation. After enduring years of abuse and mental health struggles, Tiffany found healing through support and now uses her voice to advocate for others. Her story is a powerful reminder that trauma does not define her future—or anyone’s—and that healing and hope are possible.

Our responsibility doesn’t end today. Join us at the Forum to be part of the conversation and help shape solutions. https://vocetogether.org/programs/fpac.html