Posts Tagged ‘success story’
10+ Year Case Ends In A Touching Adoption
Background In Fall of 2013, at just four years old Christopher* entered the child welfare system. There were multiple reports of abandonment, physical neglect and abuse, and mental abuse from…
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…
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 MoreA Family Reunited: Success Story
Background In the summer of 2022, three young siblings, Gabriel, Michael, and baby Adriana witnessed their father strike their mother several times while under the influence. This event began a…
Read MoreApril 2025 CASA Chronicle, Vol 4 Issue 4
In our latest Chronicle, we cover a wide range of topics, including Child Abuse Prevention Month, a special feature spotlighting CASA volunteer Elizabeth Stanmeyer, and much more. Discover what’s happening…
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,…
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In the early winter of 2023, a Fairfax County police officer was flagged down around midnight one evening, by a concerned citizen who told the officer that a baby was…
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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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Three children were assigned to Fairfax CASA almost six years ago due to substance use in the family. The children were ages seven, five, and two months old when they…
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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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