September 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…
Read MoreThe Bill Spill- September 2024
S.B. 498 Senate Bill 498 enlists the Board of Education to create guidelines in response to overdoses connected to a school, including those occurring on campus and school property. The…
Read MoreSeptember 2024 Staff Recommendations
If You See Them Young, Unhoused, and Alone in America In her memoir, author Vicki Sokolik shares firsthand her experience encountering unhoused youth. The book begins with Sokolik offering aid…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Meet John!
John McAndrew has been with Fairfax CASA for a little under a year, yet he has made quite an impact with his efforts to raise awareness about the program and…
Read More35 years of CASA: The Start of Fostering Futures
In 2016, the Fostering Futures program was launched to fill a significant gap in the foster care system. Before Fostering Futures, when youth in foster care reached the age of…
Read MoreAugust 2024 Success Story
In January 2022, Fairfax CASA received an Emergency Removal Order (ERO) case involving a four-year-old child. The affidavit alleged the child had been left outside in sub-freezing temperatures for several…
Read MoreFairfax Juvenile Domestic Relations District Court Judge Gayl Carr Retires
On July 30, 2024, current and past judges from the Fairfax Juvenile Domestic Relations District Court, employees of the Court, attorneys, members of Fairfax County Government, representatives of the nonprofit…
Read MoreBack to School: Recent Changes & Challenges
Fairfax County Public Schools kicked off their school year on August 19 with students, teachers, and administrators returning to classrooms. School can be an important anchor for students, enriching their…
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