Posts by Jocelyn Sorto Futterer
10+ Year Case Ends In A Touching Adoption
Background In Fall of 2013, at just four years old Christopher* entered the child welfare system. There were multiple reports of abandonment, physical neglect and abuse, and mental abuse from…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Meet Chris Mayol
Meet this month’s CASA spotlight, Chris Mayol. Chris joined our organization in 2022 as a volunteer advocate. He had recently retired when he was looking for new ways to get…
Read MoreThe Bill Spill
Five Northern Virginia School Districts face possible federal funding cuts after the Department of Education investigation found them in violation of Title IX. The law prohibits sex-based discrimination in federally…
Read MoreAugust Staff Recommendations
Staff Recommendation #1 The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls New York Times Bestseller Author Jeannette Walls recounts her traumatic childhood in her memoir The Glass Castle. Her father, a brilliant…
Read MoreWe Mustache You To Grow!
Facial Fuzz for Fairfax CASA is back! No shave November is almost here! We’re looking for our next group of participants to grow facial hair to help spread awareness and…
Read MoreSuccess Story: Amiri’s Reunification
Background Last August, five-month old Amiri’s* life changed dramatically. After the discovery of Amiri’s unexplained physical injuries and fractures, Child Protective Services (CPS) became involved, and the court issued a…
Read MoreJuly CASA Chronicle Vol V Iss I
In this edition of our chronicle, we reflect on the highlights of FY25. From our Light of Hope to a 10-year long case ending in adoption, we’ve had so much…
Read MoreMake Gift Buying Extra Special and Meaningful with Minted!
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Read MoreThe Bill Spill
H.R.1 – One Big Beautiful Bill Act During the late evening hours of May 21, 2025, the House of Representatives passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” a measure that…
Read MoreJune Staff Recommendations
Staff Recommendation #1: Foster Care’s Invisible Youth Foster Care’s Invisible Youth features the stories of former foster LGBTQ+ children and their journey through the child welfare system. Youth who identify…
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