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Children who endure the trauma of abuse and neglect face uncertainty when they are placed under the Court’s protection: different foster homes, multiple social workers, and new schools are just…
Read MoreIntroducing our CASA Chronicle!
We are thrilled to announce the first issue of our quarterly magazine, the CASA Chronicle! Each issue will feature a Letter from our Executive Director alongside CASA news, events, and…
Read MoreWelcoming new volunteers into CASA service!
On Wednesday, June 23, 2021, Fairfax CASA welcomed 11 new CASA volunteers during a swearing-in ceremony. These dedicated advocates joined the 1,800 people who previously stood before the Court, swearing to uphold the…
Read MoreThere’s No Place Like Home: Celebrating National Reunification Month!
In the child welfare community, June is recognized and celebrated as National Reunification Month. When a child is removed from their home due to abuse or neglect, reunification occurs when it is determined that the…
Read MoreJune is Pride Month!
This month, Fairfax CASA is commemorating the ongoing pursuit of equality and justice for the LGBTQ community – and most importantly – standing in solidarity with the LGBTQ youth we serve. Catalyzed…
Read MoreFairfax CASA’s Covid Response
With the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) to the United States, and the resulting guidelines, orders and safety precautions that have been put in place, Fairfax CASA has had…
Read MoreCASA Success Story: “The one person on their team.”
Three teen sisters were removed from their mother and stepfather’s care due to physical and sexual abuse. Immediately a maternal uncle, still in his twenties, stepped up to be a…
Read MoreFairfax CASA Welcomes 9 New Volunteers
Fairfax CASA welcomed 9 new CASA volunteers during a swearing-in ceremony on February 24, 2021. The volunteers will advocate for children who are before the court as the result of…
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