Posts Tagged ‘child welfare’
June Staff Recommendations
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…
Read MoreThe Bill Spill
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…
Read MoreMarch Staff Recommendations
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…
Read MoreLouis & Bruce: A Story of Dedication & Triumph
Bruce’s Story Bruce was born with substances in his system and diagnosed with neonatal abstinence syndrome. His mother, Sandra, was a drug addict and struggled with addiction. His father, Louis,…
Read MoreThe Bill Spill
Virginia HB1733 This bill requires the local department of social services to create a standardized template for the written report on petitions of relief of care and custody of a…
Read MoreFairfax CASA’s Holiday Recipes
Looking for festive holiday dishes and treats? The Fairfax CASA staff has you covered. From classic comfort foods to delicious holiday treats, there’s something for everyone. Check out the recipes…
Read MoreFacial Fuzz for Fairfax CASA Raises Over $10,000
This year, Fairfax CASA launched a new fundraising campaign to raise much needed funds. Facial Fuzz for Fairfax CASA (FF4FC), recruited “growers”—or participants—who pledged to grow facial hair for one…
Read MoreA Year of Impact: 12 Months of Changing Lives
The past year at Fairfax CASA was filled with huge milestones, new beginnings, and impactful events that celebrated our mission. While we are not quite at the end of the…
Read MoreSuccess Story
In January 2024, Fairfax CASA was assigned a critical case involving a three-year-old boy who was potentially facing physical abuse amid his mother’s untreated mental health issues. Swift action was…
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