Posts Tagged ‘casa’
Ryder’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…
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…
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