Children who have experienced abuse and neglect have unique needs and challenges, as do their family, friends, and caregivers.
Learn with us as we explore topics related to the well-being of these children.
Together, we can create a community that is supportive and responsive to those needs.
CASA Library: Behind Closed Doors
Our team at Henrico CASA loves to readโฆ and thereโs no better time to read than the summer! In upcoming weeks weโll be highlighting some of our recent favorites in the hopes that you will enjoy the themes and connections to our work as child advocates. Synopsis...
CASA Library: Atlas of the Heart
Our team at Henrico CASA loves to readโฆ and thereโs no better time to read than the summer! In upcoming weeks weโll be highlighting some of our recent favorites in the hopes that you will enjoy the themes and connections to our work as child advocates. Synopsis If we...
CASA Builds Resilience
Our vision at Henrico CASA is for children to live in safe and stable homes. Really, we wish for more than just that baseline for each child. We want them to have the opportunity to thrive - to develop, to flourish, and to succeed. In this monthโs blog posts we are...
CASA Aids Development
Our vision at Henrico CASA is for children to live in safe and stable homes. Really, we wish for more than just that baseline for each child. We want them to have the opportunity to thrive - to develop, to flourish, and to succeed.In this monthโs blog posts we are...
CASA Grows Competence in Children
Our vision at Henrico CASA is for children to live in safe and stable homes. Really, we wish for more than just that baseline for each child. We want them to have the opportunity to thrive - to develop, to flourish, and to succeed.In this monthโs blog posts we are...
CASA is a Concrete Support
Our vision at Henrico CASA is for children to live in safe and stable homes. Really, we wish for more than just that baseline for each child. We want them to have the opportunity to thrive - to develop, to flourish, and to succeed.In this monthโs blog posts we are...
CASA Case: Ava and Malik’s Story
CASA works to strengthen families. However, sometimes it isnโt safe for a child to remain with their family. This is a heartbreaking situation, because a child needs the connection and cultural identity that is most often provided by family. The instability that...
Fostering Resilience
When we know better, we do better. So after Henrico CASA volunteers participate in pre-service training, they grow knowledge and skills through ongoing continuing education opportunities. This month, we watched the Resilience documentary together. The film explains...
Support Foster Families
Foster parents and their families make a significant commitment to help children who need a home. Their home will undoubtedly experience some upheaval. Afterall, they are walking with a child during a very challenging time. They open their doors to trauma and hurt,...