Posts by Fabiola Garcia
Fairfax CASA’s Holiday Traditions
The holiday season is quickly approaching and with it the heartwarming moments that come with celebrating with family and friends. Our staff members embraced the approaching festivities by revealing their…
Read MoreAdoption Ceremony
On November 16, 2024, an Adoption Ceremony Celebration was held at the Fairfax County Circuit Court. This was the first in-person adoption celebration since the pandemic. The ceremony celebrated the…
Read MoreSuccess Story
Three children were assigned to Fairfax CASA almost six years ago due to substance use in the family. The children were ages seven, five, and two months old when they…
Read MoreStaff Recommendations
Their grandmothers were comfort women in WWII. This is how it changed their lives The Post Standard published a piece detailing the dark history of “comfort women,” women and girls…
Read MoreBoard Member Spotlight: Nicholas Lichwick
Nicholas Lichwick joined the Fairfax CASA Board of Directors in 2018. Executive Director Darcy Hubbard jokingly refers to Nicholas as “the Rainmaker,” as he has helped CASA grow its donor…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Meet Mary!
Mary Mitchell was sworn in as a CASA volunteer on June 23, 2021. Since then, she has been a dedicated advocate, supporting three children from two families. Mary’s commitment has…
Read MoreOctober 2024 CASA Chronicle
In this edition of the CASA Chronicle, we celebrate our Light of Hope award recipients and 35 years of making a difference! Follow along with what the Fairfax CASA staff…
Read MoreSeptember 2024 Success Story
Tommy’s parents were struggling with homelessness and addiction. Tommy was one year old at the time, and his parents were between living in their car and a homeless shelter. One…
Read More35 Years of Fairfax CASA: Creating a Child Standard in Asylum Cases
Like many who seek asylum, Hernan Portillo-Flores left his home seeking safety. However, unlike some, Hernan was only a child. At 15, Hernan entered the United States alone, escaping a…
Read MoreExecutive Director Darcy Hubbard Celebrates 10 years at Fairfax CASA
This month, Fairfax CASA’s Executive Director, Darcy Hubbard, is celebrating 10 years at Fairfax CASA. During the last 10 years, Darcy has served as a leader, mentor, and friend to…
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