by Kristin Blalock | Dec 15, 2021 | Blog
“I couldn’t have done it without you.” Those words, spoken at graduation from Lexi* to her CASA volunteer, pinpoint an end and a beginning. These words were the end to discouragement and anger, escalating conflict and provocation. For years, Lexi had been unable to...
by Kristin Blalock | Dec 12, 2021 | Blog
A child’s bond with their mother runs deep. It can be complicated when a mother is struggling to meet her child’s needs. While under their mother’s care, Madi* and her sister were found hurt and wandering outside, alone at night. The girls had a biological father...
by Kristin Blalock | Dec 3, 2021 | Blog
We could all use a cheerleader from time to time. A source of positivity and encouragement, perhaps even someone who holds up bright, colorful signs to remind us of our worth. James, Nate and Aubrey* have been experiencing this type of encouragement thanks to their...
by Kristin Blalock | Nov 19, 2021 | Blog
We so appreciate our volunteers who wholeheartedly serve children and families in Henrico County. Our volunteers’ love for kids, combined with their empathy and compassion, drives them to help families in meaningful ways. You may be picturing their service as...
by Kristin Blalock | Nov 1, 2021 | Blog
As we enter this month of Thanksgiving, our team at Henrico CASA would like to share a few of the things for which we are grateful. The first, of which, is resilience. In our roles working with vulnerable children, we sometimes see darkness, but we also see light....
