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October CASA Chronicle
Happy Fall!In this edition of the chronicle, we share inspiring success stories, recap our annual Volunteer Appreciation event, announce the May Cook Heart of Gold winners, and spotlight a special…
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The Department of Health and Human Services recently revised provisions of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA), restricting undocumented immigrants from accessing tax-payer funded programs,…
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Five Northern Virginia School Districts face possible federal funding cuts after the Department of Education investigation found them in violation of Title IX. The law prohibits sex-based discrimination in federally…
Read MoreJuly CASA Chronicle Vol V Iss I
In this edition of our chronicle, we reflect on the highlights of FY25. From our Light of Hope to a 10-year long case ending in adoption, we’ve had so much…
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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…
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VA HB1777 Office of the Children’s Ombudsman Foster Youth’s Right to Receive Information Effective July 1, 2025—HB1777 ensures that Virginia children aged 12 or older in foster care, as well…
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Potential School Meal Funding Cuts Texas Republican Representative and Chair of the House Budget Committee Jodey Arrington proposed a new list of programs for budget reconciliation that includes a $12…
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Virginia HB1733 This bill requires the local department of social services to create a standardized template for the written report on petitions of relief of care and custody of a…
Read MoreJanuary 2025 CASA Chronicle, Vol 4 Issue 3
In this edition of the CASA Chronicle, we say goodbye to staff, spotlight a long-serving CASA advocate, focus on a recent success story, and share some recommendations from staff and…
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HB 1548 The Virginia General Assembly has introduced a bill requiring high school students to take a naturalization test to graduate. Students must earn at least a 70% on the…
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