February is a month often associated with love butat Henrico CASA, love shows up all year round. It’s found in careful listening, informed advocacy, and the steady commitment to children navigating the child welfare system. ...

Hope is often framed as something we feel: optimism, belief, or encouragement for the future. But in the world of child welfare, hope is not abstract. It is a responsibility.  Through no fault of their own, children...

Hope Grows Through Partnership  When organizations and individuals align around a common goal, advocacy becomes more effective. Communication improves. Gaps are filled. And specific to Henrico CASA, Children benefit from informed...

Hope shows itself in consistency. It shows itself when someone returns again and again. It shows itself when a CASA Advocate commits to being there, even in small moments. This includes: Attending court hearings month after month Visiting a child or children regularly...

A new year often arrives with fresh calendars and renewed goals.   However, for many children and families navigating the juvenile and family court system in Henrico, the new year doesn’t always feel like a clean slate. Court dates remain. Questions linger....

This year, CASA Advocates stood alongside children and families through some of life’s most difficult moments. They showed up when it mattered most and ensured that children’s voices were never lost in the process.  Advocates were present with Noah and Lily,...

Noah and Lily grew up in a home filled with love and imagination. However, consistent structure and stability were difficult to maintain.  The children spent most of their days at home while their parents attempted to homeschool them. Because the program was not...

When Davie and his brothers were removed from their home, everything familiar to them changed in an instant. Davie’s parents faced significant mental health challenges that made it difficult to provide the consistent care their children needed. Fortunately, the...

Emma’s Story   Emma's life began with uncertainty.  As a newborn, she went straight into foster care because her parents were unable to provide a safe home. They loved her, but were trapped in a vicious cycle of substance use, declining opportunities...