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Building Resilience

Childhood is meant to be a time of innocence, exploration, and growth. However, the children we meet as Court Appointed Special Advocates have had childhoods marked by painful experiences. Despite these circumstances, many of these children show incredible strength...
YOU Can Bust Stress

YOU Can Bust Stress

Listen to Episode 14 of the Vigilant Voices™ podcast, YOU Can Bust Stress. Kristin Blalock: Hello, listeners! Thanks for joining us for the Vigilant Voices™ podcast. Jeannine Panzera: This podcast is an extension of our work at Henrico CASA, which stands for Court...
How to Help Kinship Caregivers

How to Help Kinship Caregivers

During September, Kinship Care Month, we are reflecting on how kinship care has become increasingly important in meeting the needs of children involved with the child welfare system. Kinship care is a valuable option for children in foster care… but it can undoubtedly...
What is ‘Fictive Kin’?

What is ‘Fictive Kin’?

During September, Kinship Care Month, we are reflecting on how kinship care has become increasingly important in meeting the needs of children involved with the child welfare system. When examining the concept and benefits of kinship care, it’s important to broaden...

Who Benefits from Kinship Care?

During September, Kinship Care Month, we are reflecting on how kinship care has become increasingly important in meeting the needs of children involved with the child welfare system. Children are placed in foster care when they are unable to safely remain in their...