Posts by Jocelyn Sorto Futterer
The 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…
Read MoreCongratulations to Our CASA Spring Training Graduates!
Hope is what carries us through trying times. It’s what children in the child welfare system cling to as they navigate a long and unfamiliar journey. At our spring training…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Pam Rozelsky
This month, we are proud to recognize a special volunteer who became a CASA when the timing was right. A former educator and accountant, Pam Rozelsky felt a strong desire…
Read MoreGet Ready to Cast Your Vote for Fairfax CASA!
We’re thrilled to share that Fairfax CASA has been accepted into Target’s Circle Community Giving program! This program features four to five local nonprofits per region on the Target Circle…
Read MoreRoad of Resilience: Joanna’s Success Story
Background At 12 years old, Joanna entered the child welfare system because her basic needs were not met. When her case was opened, she was assigned a dedicated CASA (Court…
Read MoreOur 4th and Most Successful Run The Greenway Yet!
This year marked our 4th time participating in Run the Greenway—and it was our most successful year yet! Despite the terrible weather, our spirits stayed high as we ran and…
Read MoreA Family Reunited: Success Story
Background In the summer of 2022, three young siblings, Gabriel, Michael, and baby Adriana witnessed their father strike their mother several times while under the influence. This event began a…
Read MoreMay Staff Recommendations
Michelle Obama: This is What Scares Me Most in Today’s America! On the On Purpose podcast hosted by Jay Shetty, Michelle Obama and her brother, Craig Robinson, share their story—reflecting…
Read MoreRaise Some Dough for Fairfax CASA!
Join us on May 30, 2025, for our next fundraising event! Help us raise some dough for Fairfax CASA at Panera Bread, located at 10702 Fairfax Blvd, Fairfax, VA 22030.…
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