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Skylar and Peyton’s Foster Care Success Story
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…
Read MoreWelcome Spring Class of 2023!
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…
Read MoreEthan’s Foster Care Success Story
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…
Read MoreMay 2023 Staff Recommendations
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…
Read MoreFairfax CASA Success Story
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…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Meet Glen!
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…
Read MoreApril CASA Chronicle
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…
Read MorePreventing Child Abuse- Thriving Families
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…
Read MoreFairfax CASA Success Story
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…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Meet Linda!
Linda was sworn into service as a Court Appointed Special Advocate in June of 2021. During her eighteen months (and counting) of volunteering with Fairfax CASA, she has helped a…
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