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In February of 2012, Fairfax CASA welcomed Kathryn (Kitchy) Sawetz to our volunteer program. She has since dedicated eleven years of her time to the children of Fairfax County, advocating…

Skylar and Peyton*, ages five and two, entered the child welfare system after they were found wandering the parking lot of a local hotel alone. Upon investigation, DFS found there…

In response to an incredible influx of new cases, Fairfax CASA held an additional in-person training this spring. On May 3, we swore six new CASAs into service! These individuals…

Ethan* entered the foster care system at nine years old after experiencing physical abuse in his home and being abandoned by his father and stepmother. While several of Ethan’s extended…

Our May staff picks cover a wide variety of issues faced in child and family welfare, including helpful resources for National Foster Care Awareness. Book Pick- Corrections in Ink: A…

Hailey* was assigned to Fairfax CASA in March of 2022 at seven years old. Hailey’s mother became increasingly unable to take care of her, due to substance abuse and mental…

Fairfax CASA got lucky in the summer of 2018 when Glen Corso was sworn in as a CASA volunteer. In just five short years, Glen has already advocated for seventeen…

Much like our CASA volunteers, spring brings hope, light, and sometimes new beginnings! This month we share our FY23 statistics, stories of two devoted volunteers, staff recommendations, exciting spring events…

According to the CDC, at least one in seven children experienced child abuse and/or neglect in the past year, and this is likely an underestimate. Here in Fairfax County, more…

At nine years old, Alicia* entered the child welfare system with her three-year-old twin siblings due to concerns for their safety and well-being. The three children were living with their…