by Kristin Blalock | Jul 1, 2024 | Blog
Our team at Henrico CASA loves to read… and there’s no better time to read than the summer! In upcoming weeks we’ll be highlighting some of our recent favorites in the hopes that you will enjoy the themes and connections to our work as child advocates. One of the...
by Kristin Blalock | Jun 23, 2024 | Blog
Carly was found wandering the street at night, without supervision. She was subsequently removed from her mother’s care after it was determined that her family was homeless and Carly was experiencing physical and emotional neglect. Carly was appointed a dedicated...
by Kristin Blalock | Jun 17, 2024 | Blog
Layla and her siblings faced many transitions when their family immigrated to the United States. On the outside, they looked like a successful, well-adjusted family. Unfortunately, their home life was actually a turbulent mix of mental illness, emotional abuse, and...
by Kristin Blalock | Jun 10, 2024 | Blog
Ava and Malik* were born into a violent cycle of domestic abuse and substance use. They came to the attention of Child Protective Services after a series of over twelve visits to their home from law enforcement. Ava and Malik were appointed a dedicated Court Appointed...
by Kristin Blalock | Jun 4, 2024 | Blog
When they met their CASA, Torrie and Tanya* were living with their mother, a victim of domestic violence. Their home was dilapidated and insect-infested. It was clear that their living environment was unsafe and unhealthy. The girls were immediately moved to a...
