The Child Abuse Prevention Center’s Champions of Children program honors a person whose work has significantly changed the lives of Orange County children and families over the years. Champions of Children are community members, business leaders, and other prominent Orange County figures who are recognized for their commitment to bringing a healthy future to all children, advocating on their behalf, and contributing a meaningful body of work for children and families in Orange County. We hope that by recognizing these Champions of Children, the recipients will learn how much their support is appreciated, and inspire others to follow in their footsteps.
Commissioner Richard G. Vogl
(from left to right) Whittier Law School leader Jeanne Thomas, Director of the Children's Rights Advocacy Clinic, Commissioner Richard G. Vogl, Penelope Bryan, Dean of Whittier Law School, and Jennifer Mertus, Director of the Center for Children's Rights.
The Child Abuse Prevention Center was pleased to recognize Commissioner Richard G. Vogl with a 2011 Champion of Children award! In recognition of his achievements, the Prevention Center and the Center for Children’s Rights at Whittier Law School hosted a reception at Whittier Law School on October 20, 2011, where the attendees generously donated over $3,000 to support the Prevention Center’s in home parenting education and mental health programs.
About Commissioner Richard G. Vogl
Commissioner Vogl with his Supportive Family
Commissioner Vogl has served on the Orange County Superior Court for nearly 25 years, where in addition to other legal affairs, he has assisted children caught in the middle of separating parents. He has also authored numerous publications focusing on family law and served as an adjunct Professor at Chapman University Law School for six years, while also participating in speaking engagements in conjunction with Whittier Law School’s Center for Children’s Rights. Commissioner Vogl served as an instructor at the University of California Irvine, where he taught courses in Family Law for Paralegals. His long, dedicated, and distinguished career in protecting the needs of children caught in litigation is truly remarkable. Commissioner Vogl’s support has played an integral role in supporting our work for the families we serve living in Orange County.
Thank you to Commissioner Vogl and to all those that attended in support of his wonderful work.
Community Leader Sandy Segerstrom Daniels
Scott Trotter, Executive Director, Sandy Segerstrom Daniels, Founder of Festival of Children, Jon Miller, Board Chair
This past September, we were pleased to honor Sandy Segerstrom Daniels as the first recipient of our Champions of Children award! We were extremely honored to present Ms. Segerstrom Daniels with the Champions of Children accolade with an audience representing over 60 local charities, prominent government officials and various community donors and volunteers. All were present to celebrate the opening night of Ms. Segerstrom Daniels’ Festival of Children at South Coast Plaza on September 1, 2011.
About Sandy Segerstrom Daniels
Ms. Segerstrom Daniels has a rich history of involvement with various children’s charities, providing generous monetary contributions in addition to her valuable time. She spent the last several years working with various Congressional members to establish September as National Child Awareness Month. She credits her parents, Jeanette and Hal Segerstrom, for instilling in her the importance of philanthropy.
Ms. Segerstrom Daniels accepting the Champions of Children recognition from Scott Trotter
Ms. Segerstrom Daniels serves as both a managing partner of C. J. Segerstrom & Sons, who own the South Coast Plaza shopping center and the founder of Festival of Children Foundation, a not for profit that improves the lives of children by strengthening the charities that serve them. Festival of Children Foundation works to strengthen a network of children’s charities by providing programs and services to its members, helping corporations and individuals find those opportunities where their efforts can make the most impact, and by shining the spotlight on the issues that affect children in America today.
During the month of September, Festival of Children Foundation held its 10th Annual Festival of Children at South Coast Plaza, bringing together 80 Southern California Children’s Charities, including the Prevention Center, in celebration of National Child Awareness Month.
For more information on Festival of Children Foundation please visit www.festivalofchildren.org
