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...

Giving Tuesday: Say YES to Henrico CASA  Each year, the Tuesday following Thanksgiving brings us Giving Tuesday, a global day dedicated to doing good.  Since its creation in 2012, this day has grown into one of the biggest charitable giving events worldwide,...