Archive for February 2023
Disproportionality in the Child Welfare System
Of the children served by Fairfax CASA in the past three years, 35.6% identified as Hispanic/Latino, 33.8% identified as Black/African American, and 18.8% identified as White. According to the Fairfax…
Read MoreFebruary Staff Recommendations
This month’s picks by our staff recognize and honor Black History Month with several cross overs into relevant child welfare issues and incarceration. We hope you enjoy reading or listening…
Read MoreDigital Dating Abuse: Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
For teens and young adults, dating can be exciting, fun, and lighthearted. However, for some teens, their relationships are plagued with violence, control, jealousy, and humiliation. Teen dating violence is…
Read MoreLove Your Community This Valentine’s Day
While Valentine’s Day is often perceived as a holiday for doting couples, spreading and receiving love doesn’t have to be reserved for romantic relationships. Sometimes, the most rewarding love we…
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