February Staff Recommendations
Unprotected: Aging Out of Foster Care Short NBC News Segment Unprotected: Aging Out of Foster Care follows Christina Abraham, a foster youth, on her journey aging out of the system.…
Read MoreFairfax CASA Honors Black History Month
Honoring the Legacies of Black Leaders and Child Advocates Reforming the child welfare system and social programs were Black pioneers committed to improving the lives of children and minorities across…
Read MoreEthan’s Success Story
Born with various drugs in his system, Ethan* was removed from his mother’s care and placed in the foster care system. He was assigned a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Meet Rehana Parsons
Having witnessed firsthand the use of force against children in her early life, Rehana Parsons knew she wanted to be a beacon of change. She worked as an attorney and…
Read MoreJanuary CASA Chronicle
Happy New Year! Thank you to our partners, supporters, and volunteers for an incredible and impactful year of advocacy. We look forward to another year of meaningful impact ahead. In…
Read MoreA Year of Impact at Fairfax CASA
What an incredibly impactful year it’s been at Fairfax CASA. This year, we welcomed new staff members to our team. We swore in more than 30 new volunteers–reducing the waitlist…
Read MoreGiving Tuesday Has Ended–But the Need Continues
Each year, on the first Tuesday of December, millions of people around the world rally together to support local and global causes. Giving Tuesday is officially recognized as the Global…
Read MoreCarter’s Success Story
Carter entered the child welfare system when he was just four years old. His mother struggled with untreated mental health concerns and experienced homelessness. He and his mother moved frequently…
Read MoreMeet December’s Volunteer Spotlight: Nikita Sheth
This month, we’re proud to spotlight a special advocate and volunteer who is deeply passionate about serving children: Nikita Sheth! Nikita lived in Mumbai, India for over a decade. While…
Read MoreThe Bill Spill
According to Youth.Gov, as many as 4.2 million youth and young adults experience homelessness each year. Approximately 700,000 are between the ages of 13-17, and 3.5 million are between 18-25.…
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