United Voices for Children: Speaking and Acting on Behalf of Troubled and Needy Children and Youth

Forms and Downloads

Printable Resources provided by United Voices for Children.

Awards Nomination Form

Each year the Board of Directors of United Voices for Children selects individuals and a group or organization to receive the Bishop Jesse R. DeWitt Child Advocacy Award and the Katherine B. Greene Child Worker Award. These awards honor extraordinary volunteer service or advocacy efforts on behalf of children, youth and/or families throughout Northern Illinois.

Be a Child Advocate

Every local church is encouraged to elect or appoint a Child Advocate or Advocates during the congregation’s Annual Charge Conference. More than one child advocate can be appointed to this role. Each child advocate makes a commitment of one year of service that can be renewed at the Annual Charge Conference.

Five Ways Your Congregation Can Help Children & Youth

There are many simple things that congregations can do to encourage ministry that makes a difference for children and youth. Churches can become advocates for all children & youth, become more child-friendly and youth-friendly, practice Safe Sanctuaries, develop parent support activities and start new programs for children & youth. 

United Voices for Children Brochure

Tri-fold brochure describing United Voices for Children and its related Agencies.

United Voices for Children Bulletin Insert

A valuable resource for our 5th Sunday Appeal.  This Bulleting Insert describes the work of United Voices for Children and its related Agencies.