Voices For Children Of Broward County To Host Back-To-School Extravaganza

Over 100 children in foster care will have the opportunity to shop for their back-to-school essentials alongside real-life superheroes, including Voices volunteers, Hollywood Police Department, City of Hollywood Fire Rescue & Beach Safety, Broward County Sheriff’s Office, Spiderman, Disney Encanto’s Mirabel and KPop Star Rumi.

Attendees will enjoy a fun-filled morning, including breakfast, face painting, activities, and a surprise appearance by Florida Panthers Stanley C. Panther. Each child will receive brand-new clothes, a backpack full of first-day essentials and the reminder that their community sees them as the heroes they truly are.

“The start of a new school year should feel exciting, not overwhelming, but for many children, showing up without the right supplies, clothing, or resources can make that first day feel out of reach,” said Voices President and CEO Erica Herman. “A backpack stocked with school supplies represents so much more than pencils and notebooks. It sends a powerful message to a child that they matter, that they are seen, and that someone is in their corner rooting for their success.”

Additionally, with the 2026-2027 School Year right around the corner, Voices is collecting backpacks, school supplies, and monetary donations to help children in foster care start the year feeling prepared, supported, and excited for what is ahead. The community can help bring big smiles and bright futures to children in foster care by becoming a sponsor, making a monetary donation, hosting a donation drive, or purchasing supplies from Voices’ Amazon Wishlist.

The Back-to-School Extravaganza is a part of Voices’ longstanding signature program, Dream Big Days, and is designed for children in foster care. 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.

When:

Sunday, August 2nd, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Where:

Old Navy

Oakwood Plaza

3801 Oakwood Boulevard

Hollywood, Florida 33020

How:

For more information or to make a donation, visit: https://voicesbroward.org/back-to-school/.

For sponsorship opportunities, please email: carhsea@voicesbroward.org.

To view the Amazon Wishlist, search: "Voices for Children Back to School- Voices for Children" in the apps gift registry. Or visit: https://www.amazon.com/registries/gl/guest-view/LE2TQG8XXY0C?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_ggr-subnav-share_HSJ4QXGQSENDK6B0VXG8%20

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 Northwest 28th Street, Lauderdale Lakes, Florida 33311.

For more information, visit: www.voicesbroward.org. Or follow along on Social Media at: Facebook, Instagram, X and LinkedIn. Contact Voices at: (954) 367-9185. Or: info@voicesbroward.org.