Posts by Kailey Allen
January CASA Chronicle
Fairfax CASA celebrates 25 years of operations this year! Read on to learn more about the upcoming year, our amazing volunteers, and the successes of the last 35 years.
Read MoreRun the Greenway—Save the Date!
Last year, we decided to try something different for our annual race. Instead of hosting our own event, we took part in the Run the Greenway event, as a charity partner.…
Read MoreDe-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 MoreDecember Volunteer Spotlight
This month’s Volunteer Spotlight goes to Kevin Monnin! Read below to learn about Kevin and his experiences as a CASA. Kevin Monnin has only been with Fairfax CASA for over…
Read More2023 May Cook Heart of Gold Award Recipients Announced!
Our volunteers are simply amazing. They go above and beyond, every single day, ensuring our children are seen, heard and remain the focus of their cases. Each year, our agency…
Read More#givingtuesday
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! Our goal for this year’s #givingtuesday was $6,000. One of our generous and amazing volunteers offered a $1,000 match on our first $1,000 raised.…
Read MoreOctober CASA Chronicle
Fall is here! The past few months have been very busy here at Fairfax CASA as we continue to receive new cases from the Court. Read on for our staff recommendations, highlights…
Read MoreSeptember Staff Recomendations
Our September 2023 staff picks tackle difficult, but extremely important, topics and recent events that impact our families and children. Podcast Pick: Inside America’s critical shortage of foster care homes…
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