Tricks, treats and holiday cheer! From costumes to candy canes, Voices for Children of Broward County (Voices) is bringing holiday magic to kids in foster care this season.
Giving children in foster care holiday joy is about so much more than presents, candy or festive celebrations. Holiday traditions, from dressing up for Halloween to sharing a Thanksgiving meal and celebrating Christmas, give children opportunities to experience the excitement and fun of childhood. Voices is dedicated to helping children feel seen, valued, included and cared for during a time of year when family, traditions and a sense of belonging are often front and center.
Voices is bringing joy, community, and meaningful moments to the children and families it serves with a season full of festive events, including:
Halloween: Scooby Doos’s Mystery Bag | Oct. 24, from 10 to 11:15 a.m.
Ruh-roh, Zoinks, Jeepers and Jinkies! Voices in Action offers hands-on volunteer opportunities throughout the year that allow individuals, families, groups, and community partners to directly support the children they serve. As part of Voices for Action, Voices hosted the Halloween Scooby Doo mystery bag packing night where volunteers helped pack special Halloween mystery bags for the children Voices serves, filled with goodies and a little extra fun.
On Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 to 11:15 a.m., caregivers and case managers will pick up the Scooby Doo mystery bags from Voices to deliver them to the children they care for. Media is invited to attend and cover the event.
- Date: Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 to 11:15 a.m.
- Location: Voices: 2903 NW 28th Street, Building 6, Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33311
- Details: https://voicesbroward.org/program-events/
Thanksgiving Food Drive | Through Nov. 13:
Help fill the table. This Thanksgiving, the community can help bring comfort and joy to children in foster care and their families. By donating festive side dishes and gift cards for turkeys, supporters help create a holiday meal filled with love, warmth, and the spirit of togetherness.Voices is collecting mashed potatoes, yams, canned vegetables (two types), stuffing, cranberry sauce, gravy, dessert, foil cooking pans and Publix gift cards for turkey and perishable items.
- Ways to Give:
- Shop on Amazon to have items sent directly to Voices at: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/2PN9B0MV2FWNC
- Drop-Off: Voices is accepting donations through Nov. 13 at: 2903 NW 28th Street, Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33311
- Donation Deadline: Nov. 13, 2026
- Details: https://voicesbroward.org/program-events/
Brunch with Santa | Dec. 6, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Jingle all the way to brunch! In an effort to create a joyful holiday experience and meaningful moments for the families it serves, Voices,in collaboration with Old Navy, will host Brunch with Santa on Sunday, Dec. 6, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Old Navy in Oakwood Plaza in Hollywood.
Brunch with Santa is a part of Voices’ longstanding signature program, Dream Big Days, and is designed for children in foster care and their caregivers. Old Navy will open its store early to host a festive holiday morning where families can enjoy brunch, holiday music, craft stations, gingerbread cookie decorating, visits from Santa and other holiday characters. Each child will receive a personalized gift and can also select a small gift for their caregiver.
Voices’ Dream Big Days is a transformative program designed to provide enriching experiences and core memory-making opportunities for children in foster care. Through a series of specially curated events and activities, Dream Big Days aims to broaden horizons, ignite curiosity, and foster personal growth among participants. These immersive experiences offer children the chance to explore new interests, discover hidden talents, and create lasting memories that transcend the challenges of their circumstances.
- Date: Sunday, Dec. 6, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Location: Old Navy at Oakwood Plaza: 3801 Oakwood Blvd. Hollywood, FL 33020
- Details: https://voicesbroward.org/program-events/
Holiday Workshop | Dec. 19, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
On Saturday, Dec., 19, Voices is wrapping up holiday magic with its annual Holiday Workshop, a pop-up shop full of holiday cheer. Caregivers and case managers are invited to Voices to shop for the children they care for. Media is invited to attend and cover the event.
- Date: Dec. 19, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Location: Voices: 2903 NW 28th Street, Building 6, Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33311
- Details: https://voicesbroward.org/program-events/
For more information about volunteer and sponsorship opportunities, please visit https://voicesbroward.org/events-copy/ or e-mail erica@voicesbroward.org.
About Voices for Children of Broward County (Voices):
Each year, Voices for Children of Broward County (Voices) works to make the foster care experience better for over 2,500 children in the South Florida community, so they can rise with strength, dignity, and hope. Voices is dedicated to ensuring that every child and young adult who is a victim of abuse, neglect, and abandonment in Broward County has access to the resources and programs needed to support their health, educational, and social well-being. Through its core programs, Voices provides advocacy, case management, age-appropriate referrals, and wraparound services that work to create an abuse-free future for every child. In collaboration with the 17th Judicial Circuit Dependency Court Division and community partners, Voices serves children with open dependency court cases, committed to meeting their essential needs and ensuring they have a voice throughout the court process. Voices is located at 2903 NW 28th Street, Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33311. For more information, visit voicesbroward.org, or follow along on social media at Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn. Contact Voices at 954.367.9185 or info@voicesbroward.org.
