Posts Tagged ‘child welfare’
Judy & Pedro’s Adoption Story
From a young age, Judy* felt called to help vulnerable children. She dreamed of becoming a social worker before ultimately pursuing a career in special education. When she met her…
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On November 13, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed Executive Order 14359, with a goal to improve the current foster care system and provide safe, loving homes for at-risk children…
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Staff Recommendation #1 The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls New York Times Bestseller Author Jeannette Walls recounts her traumatic childhood in her memoir The Glass Castle. Her father, a brilliant…
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…
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H.R.1 – One Big Beautiful Bill Act During the late evening hours of May 21, 2025, the House of Representatives passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” a measure that…
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Staff Recommendation #1: Foster Care’s Invisible Youth Foster Care’s Invisible Youth features the stories of former foster LGBTQ+ children and their journey through the child welfare system. Youth who identify…
Read MoreRoad of Resilience: Joanna’s Success Story
Background At 12 years old, Joanna entered the child welfare system because her basic needs were not met. When her case was opened, she was assigned a dedicated CASA (Court…
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VA HB1777 Office of the Children’s Ombudsman Foster Youth’s Right to Receive Information Effective July 1, 2025—HB1777 ensures that Virginia children aged 12 or older in foster care, as well…
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Investigating America’s Overwhelmed Child Welfare System–and Those Working to Change It According to Stand Together, 75% of cases in the child welfare system stem from accusations of neglect—most of which…
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