Proceeds from the Children’s Champion Luncheon support Idaho Voices for Children.

The Children’s Champion Luncheon brings together hundreds of community partners to honor someone whose work has had statewide impact improving the lives of kids and families in Idaho. This year’s Children’s Champion, Bea Black, continues to be a true champion for Idaho kids.

At Idaho Voices for Children, we believe in an Idaho where every child has the opportunity to thrive. Once a year, we set aside time to thank and honor an Idahoan who is making this dream a reality. During the event, we will look ahead to specific policy areas where Idaho Voices for Children is making an impact. All funds raised during the Children’s Champion Luncheon support the public policy advocacy work Voices does year round to make Idaho a better place for every child.

Proceeds from the event support child advocacy in the areas of health, education, safety and well-being.

Sponsor the Children’s Champion Luncheon:

Corporate sponsorships support the work of Idaho Voices for Children year round and will be recognized during the Children’s Champion Luncheon. To sponsor the Children’s Champion Luncheon contact us at info@idahovoices.org.

To complete your sponsorship here or contact us at info@idahovoices.org or 208-693-8250 for an invoice or more information.

Honoring Bea Black as the 2026 Children’s Champion:

Bea Black has been the CEO of the Women & Children’s Alliance for almost 18 years, supporting the WCA’s mission of “safety, healing, and freedom from domestic abuse and sexual assault”.

The WCA operates Ada County’s only secure shelter and offers counseling, case management, court advocacy and other support services to survivors. With its 24-hour hotline, WCA’s reach goes beyond Ada County, helping women, children and men find resources regardless of where they live.

Bea was instrumental in helping raise funds to add a transitional shelter (Laura’s Home) in 2017, growing the WCA’s endowment fund to more than $3.4 million and providing services for expanded needs during the COVID crisis. The crisis hotline, which receives over 4,400 calls annually, has been a lifeline for many seeking services.

As a passionate supporter of public education, Bea served as a Trustee of the Boise Independent School District where she served three terms, from 1992 – 2010.  She spent her tenure working to support our educators and their students.  Her perspective as a working mom with two children attending Boise schools, guided her input as the Board considered many initiatives during her time as Trustee.

Bea has long been committed to the welfare of children in Idaho. In 2006 and 2007, she served as board Treasurer of Idaho Voices for Children.

Thinking about the most memorable moments she has experienced at the WCA, Bea shared: “There is nothing that fills me with more delight then when I hear or see the delight of the children that are our clients. Hearing their laughter in our waiting room or seeing the joy on their faces as they interact with their mom or our staff in our childcare or shelter – it makes me so grateful that we are here to support them and their family.”