Teen Advocates for Children is CC4C’s immersive fall program for students who want to grow as leaders while making a lasting difference. This hands-on experience equips teens with skills in advocacy, nonprofit work, and community service—while surrounding them with opportunities to serve children and families facing rare and undiagnosed conditions.
What the Program Includes
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Leadership Development: Three interactive workshops with CC4C leadership and inspiring guest speakers.
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Service Learning: Structured volunteer experiences that allow teens to directly support CC4C families.
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Community Integration: Opportunities to attend CC4C events and connect with children and families.
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Recognition & Credentials: Certificates of completion, verified volunteer hours, and performance-based recommendation letters.
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Celebration & Awards: A recognition luncheon and awards ceremony to honor participants’ compassion and commitment.
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Balanced Schedule: A thoughtfully designed fall program that works alongside school and extracurricular activities.
Why It Matters
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Through Teen Advocates, students don’t just volunteer—they grow as leaders and discover purpose:
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Develop Leadership & Communication Skills
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Cultivate Empathy & Compassion
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Enhance College Readiness with Real-World Experience
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Foster Civic Engagement and Lifelong Advocacy
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Build Community with Like-Minded Peers
More Than a Program—A Movement
Teen Advocates reflects CC4C’s core values of faith, hope, love, and gratitude. By the end of the program, participants walk away with new skills, meaningful friendships, and the confidence to lead with heart. Most importantly, they leave knowing they’ve made a difference in the lives of children and families who need it most.
We are thrilled to announce our new Virtual Teen Advocate pilot program! This flexible, online experience is designed for teens across Texas who are ready to advocate for children facing rare and undiagnosed conditions. To qualify for this virtual pilot, students must reside more than 50 miles outside of the Austin area.
Key Dates to Remember:
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Applications Open: April 13, 2026
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Virtual Workshops: Mondays from 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM (11/2/26, 12/7/26, & 1/11/27)
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Celebration: Join our Virtual Celebration & Awards on February 22, 2027!
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Top Teen Advocates may even receive recognition and an invitation for themselves and their parents to our Night 2 Uplift gala in April 2027 in Austin!
What It Takes To Be A Teen Advocate
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Be in 8th–12th grade during Fall 2026.
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Help fuel CC4C’s mission by raising at least $500 through your own fundraising idea—this could be a small business, campaign, or event.
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Join us for three inspiring Sunday workshops where you’ll learn, grow, and connect
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Bring your energy, creativity, and heart—we’ll give you the tools to lead with purpose.
VIP Enrollment for returning Teen Advocates opens March 30, 2026.
General Enrollment Opens April 13, 2026
Teen Champions Club
CONGRATULATIONS!
Teen Advocates 2025-2026 raise $22,775 to help provide financial assistance, mental health and well-being support, and unforgettable experiences to CC4C children and families.
Year-to-date the Teen Advocates have raised $142,701 for CC4C!
Teen Advocate of the Year
2025-2026
LILY PRICE
2024-2025 Award Recipients
RECOGNITION AWARDS
Your impact grows every year—the more you fundraise, the more it counts toward your lifetime total with CC4C!
Platinum Level $15,000+
Cheyanna Frazier
Diamond Level $10,000+
Akshay Pradeep
