CASA Success Story—Maria and Sofia
Seven years ago, Sofia*, entered the child welfare system when she was nine years old, with her older sister, Maria, who was 13, due to allegations of physical abuse and…
Read MoreDecember 2023 Staff Recommendations
Book Pick: Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing In his memoir, actor Matthew Perry reflects on the difficult period after a health scare. He contemplates his childhood, his claim…
Read MoreDecember Volunteer Spotlight
This month’s Volunteer Spotlight goes to Kevin Monnin! Read below to learn about Kevin and his experiences as a CASA. Kevin Monnin has only been with Fairfax CASA for over…
Read More2023 May Cook Heart of Gold Award Recipients Announced!
Our volunteers are simply amazing. They go above and beyond, every single day, ensuring our children are seen, heard and remain the focus of their cases. Each year, our agency…
Read More#givingtuesday
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! Our goal for this year’s #givingtuesday was $6,000. One of our generous and amazing volunteers offered a $1,000 match on our first $1,000 raised.…
Read MoreOctober CASA Chronicle
Fall is here! The past few months have been very busy here at Fairfax CASA as we continue to receive new cases from the Court. Read on for our staff recommendations, highlights…
Read MoreSeptember Staff Recomendations
Our September 2023 staff picks tackle difficult, but extremely important, topics and recent events that impact our families and children. Podcast Pick: Inside America’s critical shortage of foster care homes…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Meet Lisa Merhaut
Lisa Merhaut has made a powerful impact on our program in the past year and a half as a committed volunteer. She is currently advocating for four children from two…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Meet Virginia!
For the past eighteen years, Fairfax CASA has had the pleasure of working with Virginia Hole. Virginia shows extreme dedication, patience, and heart in her role as a CASA volunteer.…
Read MoreFairfax CASA Success Story- Naomi’s Story
Naomi* was fifteen years old when her difficult relationship with her mother came to a head and the two got into a physical altercation. Following their fight, Naomi’s mother no…
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