Posts by Jocelyn Sorto Futterer
Judy & Pedro’s Adoption Story
From a young age, Judy* felt called to help vulnerable children. She dreamed of becoming a social worker before ultimately pursuing a career in special education. When she met her…
Read MoreNovember Staff Recommendations
The Amazing Remote Control Self-Regulation Program The Amazing Remote Control Self-Regulation Program teaches children how to self-regulate and manage impulsivity through simple, easy, and engaging lessons. Amy shares, “The Amazing…
Read MoreThe Bill Spill
On November 13, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed Executive Order 14359, with a goal to improve the current foster care system and provide safe, loving homes for at-risk children…
Read MoreNine Growers Take on Facial Fuzz to Support Fairfax CASA
In recent years, an increasing number of children have entered the child welfare system. As a result, Fairfax CASA has continually maintained a waitlist of children in need of an…
Read MoreOctober CASA Chronicle
Happy Fall!In this edition of the chronicle, we share inspiring success stories, recap our annual Volunteer Appreciation event, announce the May Cook Heart of Gold winners, and spotlight a special…
Read MoreWays To Support Our Fundraising Goals in FY26!
As a nonprofit that relies entirely on charitable giving, grants, and fundraising, our advocacy is only possible because of you—our community. No child should face the child welfare system alone.…
Read MoreMake A Lasting Impact For Children Like Tommy. Double your donation TODAY!
Tommy* was just one year old when he entered the child welfare system. Police found little Tommy in the car while his parents smoked fentanyl. He was immediately removed and…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Meet Kevin Weir
When hundreds of children were being separated from their families under Texas’s Zero Tolerance policy, Kevin Weir felt called to support his own community. He researched many organizations, but none…
Read MoreSeptember Staff Recommendations
Staff Recommendation #1: The Tell: A Memoir by Amy Griffin Author Amy Griffin, in her memoir The Tell, shares her journey to dismantling the facade of perfection and finding peace…
Read MoreThe Bill Spill
The Department of Health and Human Services recently revised provisions of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA), restricting undocumented immigrants from accessing tax-payer funded programs,…
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