Foster Youth and Human Trafficking
As we dedicate January to raising awareness for human trafficking, we are faced with the devastating truth that foster youth and former foster youth are at-risk of being trafficked. Human…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight
Earlier this month, Darcy had the pleasure of chatting with Nicole Alexander, one of our amazing volunteers, about her experience of being a CASA. Below is a transcript of that…
Read MoreGiving Tuesday
GivingTuesday is a global movement unleashing the power of radical generosity. This year, GivingTuesday reminds us that the act of gift-giving affirms our shared humanity, builds reciprocal relationships with each…
Read MoreUpcoming Vol Info Sessions
We are hosting two more information sessions before the year ends and we would love to see you at one of them! You can email us your RSVP at volunteer@casafairfax.org…
Read MoreCase Numbers on the Rise
Fairfax CASA is assigned to every child abuse and neglect case before the Fairfax Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court. Last fiscal year (7/1/21-6/30/22), the Court appointed CASAs to 92…
Read MoreNovember Staff Recs
Book Recommendation from Darcy: Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver “Disclaimer: I haven’t finished this book but I can’t put it down. It is excellent. It takes place here in Virginia,…
Read MoreSurge of new children referred by the Court
In FY22, Fairfax CASA received appointments from the Fairfax Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court for 98 new children. We served a total of 267 children in all of FY22.…
Read MoreOctober CASA Chronicle
We hope you are enjoying this beautiful fall. We’ve been very busy here at Fairfax CASA, with a surge of new cases, a new training class and ongoing recruitment efforts.…
Read MoreWe’re Hiring–Supervisor of Volunteers
We are currently seeking a new Supervisor of Volunteer Advocates. Candidates should possess excellent communication, writing, organization and people skills, with a background in legal studies or child welfare, preferred.…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight
Volunteer Spotlight: This September we are featuring one of our wonderful volunteers, Gail Shapiro! A native of New York, Gail has been living in Virginia for 21 years. Since joining…
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