Posts Tagged ‘foster care’
February Staff Recommendations
Unprotected: Aging Out of Foster Care Short NBC News Segment Unprotected: Aging Out of Foster Care follows Christina Abraham, a foster youth, on her journey aging out of the system.…
Read MoreEthan’s Success Story
Born with various drugs in his system, Ethan* was removed from his mother’s care and placed in the foster care system. He was assigned a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)…
Read MoreCarter’s Success Story
Carter entered the child welfare system when he was just four years old. His mother struggled with untreated mental health concerns and experienced homelessness. He and his mother moved frequently…
Read MoreJudy & 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…
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…
Read MoreThe Bill Spill
HB 1548 The Virginia General Assembly has introduced a bill requiring high school students to take a naturalization test to graduate. Students must earn at least a 70% on the…
Read MoreFacial Fuzz for Fairfax CASA Reaches Halfway Mark
Facing a funding gap this year, Fairfax CASA has had to get creative with fundraising ideas. Inspired by a few of their sister CASA programs who have raised significant funds…
Read MoreAdoption Ceremony
On November 16, 2024, an Adoption Ceremony Celebration was held at the Fairfax County Circuit Court. This was the first in-person adoption celebration since the pandemic. The ceremony celebrated the…
Read MoreStaff Recommendations
Their grandmothers were comfort women in WWII. This is how it changed their lives The Post Standard published a piece detailing the dark history of “comfort women,” women and girls…
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