Volunteer Spotlight

By Kailey Allen | November 28, 2022 | Comments Off on Volunteer Spotlight

Earlier this month, Darcy had the pleasure of chatting with Nicole Alexander, one of our amazing volunteers, about her experience of being a CASA. Below is a transcript of that…

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Giving Tuesday

By Kailey Allen | November 23, 2022 | Comments Off on Giving Tuesday

GivingTuesday is a global movement unleashing the power of radical generosity. This year, GivingTuesday reminds us that the act of gift-giving affirms our shared humanity, builds reciprocal relationships with each…

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Upcoming Vol Info Sessions

By Kailey Allen | November 23, 2022 | Comments Off on Upcoming Vol Info Sessions

We are hosting two more information sessions before the year ends and we would love to see you at one of them! You can email us your RSVP at volunteer@casafairfax.org…

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Case Numbers on the Rise

By Kailey Allen | November 23, 2022 | Comments Off on Case Numbers on the Rise

Fairfax CASA is assigned to every child abuse and neglect case before the Fairfax Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court.  Last fiscal year (7/1/21-6/30/22), the Court appointed CASAs to 92…

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November Staff Recs

By Kailey Allen | November 22, 2022 | Comments Off on November Staff Recs

Book Recommendation from Darcy: Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver “Disclaimer:  I haven’t finished this book but I can’t put it down.  It is excellent.  It takes place here in Virginia,…

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Surge of new children referred by the Court

By Kailey Allen | November 7, 2022 | Comments Off on Surge of new children referred by the Court

In FY22, Fairfax CASA received appointments from the Fairfax Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court for 98 new children. We served a total of 267 children in all of FY22.…

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