Just Showing Up
is Extraordinary
Show up for children and families experiencing foster care in Bristol County.
Become a CARE Advocate Volunteer!
Helping. Healing. Caring
There can be no keener revelation of a society's soul
than the way in which it treats its children.
Give a Child a Start
We worry about what a child will become tomorrow,
yet we forget that he is someone today.
Sponsor
CARE Advocate
Support The Advocacy Bridge to appoint CARE Advocate volunteers to children in foster care in Bristol County
Your gift empowers children and families with advocacy, resources, and dignity-driven support.
Advocacy Bridge Mission
To empower children and families navigating the child welfare system by providing advocacy, resources, and dignity-driven support.
Children and families most impacted
by public systems should be closest to the power to affect decision making about their lives and communities
Our Values
Social Justice
Uplifting voices and identities that have been marginalized improves systems and society for everyone.
We are committed to creating a fairer and more equitable society by challenging systemic barriers that harm children and families. Our work focuses on ensuring dignity, respect, and opportunity for those whose voices have been silenced for too long. By promoting inclusivity and fairness, we help transform the child welfare system into one that protects rights, celebrates diversity, and strengthens communities.
Lived Experience
Children and families most impacted by public systems should be closest to the power to affect decision making about their lives and communities
The wisdom of those directly impacted is central to meaningful change. We listen to and elevate the experiences of children and families navigating public systems, making sure their insights shape the decisions that affect them most. By honoring lived experience, we ensure that advocacy and solutions are not only compassionate but also grounded in the realities of everyday life.
Collaboration
“It takes a village.” CARE Advocate Volunteers and staff provide dedicated time, increasing the capacity of the often under-resourced systems. To accomplish this, we work as a team with systems and communities
Change happens when people come together with a shared purpose. We partner with families, communities, and professionals to build stronger support systems and amplify collective strengths. Through collaboration, we extend the reach of our advocacy, increase access to resources, and create lasting impact for children and families who deserve the best possible future.
Volunteer Advocates Make a Difference
Be the bridge of support and advocacy that every child deserves.
Family
Support Visitation especially siblings
Community
Create and/or facilitate 'normalcy' ie. life skills
Services
Connect youth and/or family to services
Health
Facilitate communication and follow up doctor's appts
School
Advocate education supports for IEP
Placement
Identify & cultivate relational, cultural and legal life-long connections
