Posts Tagged ‘casa’
January CASA Chronicle
Happy New Year from Fairfax CASA! In 2022, we look forward to continuing our advocacy for the abused and neglected children we serve and keeping kindness a priority in our…
Read MoreGive the Gift of Hope
We live in a world in which we need to share responsibility. It’s easy to say, ‘It’s not my child, not my community, not my world, not my problem.’ Then…
Read MoreHow to help foster children during the holidays
The holidays are all about comfort, family, and making memories filled with happiness and joy. Unfortunately for some children in foster care, the holidays can be filled with instability, separation…
Read MoreStaff Recommendations – December 2021
This month’s picks include a TV series that echoes back to one of our August recommendations, a gripping documentary used recently in one of our CASA continuing education sessions, and…
Read MoreFiona’s Adoption Success Story
Baby Fiona* entered foster care after testing positive for cocaine at birth. It was reported that her biological mother did not receive any prenatal care and was struggling with substance…
Read MoreHannah’s Adoption Success Story
Baby Hannah* came into care after being born substance exposed. She was placed in foster care immediately following her discharge from the hospital in November of 2019. Her foster parents…
Read MoreRyder’s Adoption Success Story
1-year-old Ryder* entered foster care after he was found wandering around a hotel, without supervision. His mother struggled with substance abuse and could not properly care for him. Ryder and…
Read MoreStaff Recommendations – November 2021
This month’s picks include a TV series going viral, a community conversation tying back to one of our October staff recommendations, and one of the rawest and impactful documentaries our…
Read MoreGive Hope for Giving Tuesday
Join the Fairfax CASA community on November 30, 2021, for #GivingTuesday! When you make your gift on #GivingTuesday, you become part of a global movement of giving and make an…
Read MoreKylie’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…
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