Posts Tagged ‘casa’
Have-a-Heart for Fairfax CASA: Round Up Campaign
Every February, Fairfax CASA partners with Fairfax Ace Hardware for the Have-a-Heart Round-Up Campaign. A month-long fundraising initiative supporting advocacy for abused and neglected children in Fairfax County. And this…
Read MoreMeet Jaime, Our Newest Supervisor!
Meet Jaime Sampson! We’re excited to welcome her to Fairfax CASA’s team of Supervisors. Jaime brings extensive experience and knowledge in trauma-informed services, child welfare, domestic violence, and sexual assault,…
Read MoreFebruary Staff Recommendations
Unprotected: Aging Out of Foster Care Short NBC News Segment Unprotected: Aging Out of Foster Care follows Christina Abraham, a foster youth, on her journey aging out of the system.…
Read MoreEthan’s Success Story
Born with various drugs in his system, Ethan* was removed from his mother’s care and placed in the foster care system. He was assigned a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Meet Rehana Parsons
Having witnessed firsthand the use of force against children in her early life, Rehana Parsons knew she wanted to be a beacon of change. She worked as an attorney and…
Read MoreCarter’s Success Story
Carter entered the child welfare system when he was just four years old. His mother struggled with untreated mental health concerns and experienced homelessness. He and his mother moved frequently…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Meet Chris Mayol
Meet this month’s CASA spotlight, Chris Mayol. Chris joined our organization in 2022 as a volunteer advocate. He had recently retired when he was looking for new ways to get…
Read MoreSuccess Story: Amiri’s Reunification
Background Last August, five-month old Amiri’s* life changed dramatically. After the discovery of Amiri’s unexplained physical injuries and fractures, Child Protective Services (CPS) became involved, and the court issued a…
Read MoreJuly CASA Chronicle Vol V Iss I
In this edition of our chronicle, we reflect on the highlights of FY25. From our Light of Hope to a 10-year long case ending in adoption, we’ve had so much…
Read MoreCongratulations to Our CASA Spring Training Graduates!
Hope is what carries us through trying times. It’s what children in the child welfare system cling to as they navigate a long and unfamiliar journey. At our spring training…
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