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Job Opening at CASA!
Fairfax CASA is currently seeking a Communications, Events and Fundraising Specialist. This position is either full-time, or part-time, depending on the candidate. Primary responsibilities include social media content creation and…
Read MoreRepresentation Matters
This week, Disney released a teaser trailer of its upcoming live action “The Little Mermaid” staring Halle Bailey. Mothers posted videos of their young Black and Brown children reacting to…
Read MoreAugust 2022 Brief
Summer has been unusually busy here at Fairfax CASA, with an uptick in cases as we get ready for the usual increase in our caseload due to schools being back…
Read MoreJuly CASA Chronicle
Summer seems to be flying by this year and our July chronicle is already here! We are busy here at CASA with training new volunteers, handling new cases and recruitment…
Read MoreJune Staff Recommendations
Our staff recommendations for June continue to focus on uplifting the voices of youth in foster care. Because of their life experiences, these youth are truly experts in the child…
Read MoreAllyship at Fairfax CASA
A core tenet of CASA advocacy is to ensure that the children we serve have a safe, trusted, and reliable adult. Every child we work with deserves to feel physically…
Read MoreCarlos’ Foster Care Success Story
Carlos entered foster care at the age of 15. He had previously immigrated from Central America, experiencing multiple traumatic events during the trip to the United States, and had been…
Read MoreJulia’s Foster Care Success Story
Julia entered foster care after she disclosed that she was sexually abused by her stepfather. Since coming into care, Julia has lived in two different foster homes, has changed social…
Read MoreKyle’s Foster Care Success Story
Kyle came into foster care at the age of 17 after disclosing long-time abuse by his parents. He was initially placed in a youth shelter and quickly transitioned to a…
Read MoreMay Staff Recommendations
In honor of Foster Care Awareness Month, our staff picks highlight the topic and take a deeper dive into important narratives told by foster youth themselves. This month’s picks include…
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