Posts Tagged ‘child welfare’
De-stressing Over the Holidays
As the holiday season is in full swing, it is important to keep in mind that the festivities, while joyous and momentous for some, are not always blissful for everyone.…
Read MoreCASA Success Story—Maria and Sofia
Seven years ago, Sofia*, entered the child welfare system when she was nine years old, with her older sister, Maria, who was 13, due to allegations of physical abuse and…
Read MoreDecember 2023 Staff Recommendations
Book Pick: Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing In his memoir, actor Matthew Perry reflects on the difficult period after a health scare. He contemplates his childhood, his claim…
Read MoreJune Staff Recommendations
Our staff recommendations for June continue to focus on uplifting the voices of youth in foster care. Because of their life experiences, these youth are truly experts in the child…
Read MoreAllyship at Fairfax CASA
A core tenet of CASA advocacy is to ensure that the children we serve have a safe, trusted, and reliable adult. Every child we work with deserves to feel physically…
Read MoreCarlos’ Foster Care Success Story
Carlos entered foster care at the age of 15. He had previously immigrated from Central America, experiencing multiple traumatic events during the trip to the United States, and had been…
Read MoreJulia’s Foster Care Success Story
Julia entered foster care after she disclosed that she was sexually abused by her stepfather. Since coming into care, Julia has lived in two different foster homes, has changed social…
Read MoreKyle’s Foster Care Success Story
Kyle came into foster care at the age of 17 after disclosing long-time abuse by his parents. He was initially placed in a youth shelter and quickly transitioned to a…
Read MoreMay Staff Recommendations
In honor of Foster Care Awareness Month, our staff picks highlight the topic and take a deeper dive into important narratives told by foster youth themselves. This month’s picks include…
Read MoreUnderstanding and Taking Action: Supporting Foster Youth
Every May we observe Foster Care Awareness Month in honor of the over 400,000 children nationwide living in the foster care system. In Virginia, over 5,000 children are currently placed…
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