Posts Tagged ‘casa’
Kylie’s Adoption Success Story
Baby Kylie* was born substance exposed and at high risk for neglect due to being born both HIV positive and Hepatitis C positive. Her parents had an extensive history of…
Read MoreCelebrate Adoption Awareness Month this November!
Each November we observe Adoption Awareness Month, celebrating the children and families brought together through adoption. First celebrated as Adoption Week in Massachusetts in 1976, Adoption Awareness Month was solidified…
Read MoreFairfax 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 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 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…
Read MoreStaff Recommendations – September 2021
September’s staff recommendations are diverse, impactful, and educational. We encourage you to check out our favorite picks this month! Book Pick – Notes on a Silencing by Lacy Crawford This…
Read MoreOlder Youth Success Stories
We are excited to share success stories highlighting our older youth who have been able to remain supported by the Department of Family Services, thanks to the Fostering Futures Program.…
Read MoreRepresentation Matters
Children who endure the trauma of abuse and neglect face uncertainty when they are placed under the Court’s protection: different foster homes, multiple social workers, and new schools are just…
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