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Fairfax CASA’s FY21 Annual Report
FY21 was a challenging year for nonprofits, for families, for the country and for the world. Thanks to the continued support of our CASA community, our team rose to meet…
Read MoreWelcome our newest CASA advocates!
On Wednesday, October 13, 2021, Fairfax CASA welcomed 11 new CASA volunteers and our newest CASA Supervisor, Lisa Yue Banks, to CASA service during a swearing-in ceremony held over Zoom.…
Read MoreFairfax CASA Success Story – October 2021
When Jemma* was 2 years old, the Court placed her under a protective order because she had witnessed so much violence between her parents. She lived with her grandmother while…
Read MoreOctober is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Each October we observe Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Also known as DVAM, the observance evolved from 1981’s “Day of Unity” organized by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence and sought…
Read MoreOctober CASA Chronicle
This issue covers the information about Domestic Violence Awareness Month, celebrates our newest CASA supervisor and volunteers, inspires with a moving success story, and much more. We invite you to…
Read MoreMeet New CASA Supervisor, Lisa Yue!
We are thrilled to announce the newest addition to our CASA team – Supervisor Lisa Yue! Lisa brings a wealth of advocacy experience to Fairfax and we are excited that…
Read MoreContinuing School Success for Students
Our students, teachers, and parents are officially one month into the school year. Academic success not only prepares children for further learning and their futures, but also contributes to their…
Read MoreCelebrating Kinship Month
September celebrates the importance and commitment of kinship caregivers throughout our community. Kinship care reflects both formal and informal arrangements for a child whose parents are unable or unwilling to…
Read MoreCelebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Celebrated from September 15th through October 15th since 1988, Hispanic Heritage Month honors the historic and cultural achievements of Hispanic Americans and celebrates their contributions that have influenced the diversity…
Read MoreBest New Children’s Books to Celebrate National Read a Book Day
Harry Truman once said, “Not all readers become leaders, but all leaders must be readers.” You can help build leaders out of the children in your life and celebrate National…
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