Posts Tagged ‘success story’
Carlos’ 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 MoreFairfax CASA Success – Trevor’s Story
Trevor* was removed from his mother’s care in October of 2020 due to physical abuse. A CASA was assigned and began to work with Trevor. The CASA immediately recognized that…
Read MoreFairfax CASA Success – Nora’s Story
In March of 2019 Nora* came into care. A year earlier, she had come to the United States to live with an aunt, who unexpectedly passed away. As a result…
Read MoreApril CASA Chronicle
At CASA, spring is our favorite time of year – flowers are blooming, the weather is warming, and we celebrate the heroic resilience of the abused and neglected children that…
Read MoreJanuary CASA Chronicle
Happy New Year from Fairfax CASA! In 2022, we look forward to continuing our advocacy for the abused and neglected children we serve and keeping kindness a priority in our…
Read MoreGive the Gift of Hope
We live in a world in which we need to share responsibility. It’s easy to say, ‘It’s not my child, not my community, not my world, not my problem.’ Then…
Read MoreFiona’s Adoption Success Story
Baby Fiona* entered foster care after testing positive for cocaine at birth. It was reported that her biological mother did not receive any prenatal care and was struggling with substance…
Read MoreHannah’s Adoption Success Story
Baby Hannah* came into care after being born substance exposed. She was placed in foster care immediately following her discharge from the hospital in November of 2019. Her foster parents…
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