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.
Bethanie: All Children Should Have a Voice
Everyone has a story... and we are excited that this month, four amazing individuals who volunteer with Henrico CASA are sharing a bit of their stories. We share, hoping that their beliefs, motivations, and experiences are as inspiring to you as they are to us. Meet...
Resilience & Rewiring
Children, especially those who have survived abuse or neglect, possess an extraordinary strength. Resilience builds on that innate strength, moving towards healing and growth. We have the privilege and responsibility of nurturing this resilience. Each small step we...
Resilience & Reconfiguration
We often hear resilience described as bouncing back and adapting to challenges. But there's a crucial aspect that sometimes gets overlooked - reconfiguration. In the context of the children we serve, reconfiguration is the ability to move past surviving to thriving....
Resilience & Resistance
We often marvel at the remarkable strength displayed by individuals who experienced maltreatment at a young age. This is their innate resilience. That resilience is actually composed of three key aspects: Recovery. Resistance. Reconfiguration. Last week we explored...
Resilience & Recovery
For children who have endured abuse or neglect, the journey towards healing often begins with recovery. This initial step paves the way for building resilience. In turn, resilience moves them towards finding safety, security, and strength. What is RECOVERY? In simple...
Building Resilience
Childhood is meant to be a time of innocence, exploration, and growth. However, the children we meet as Court Appointed Special Advocates have had childhoods marked by painful experiences. Despite these circumstances, many of these children show incredible strength...
How to Help Kinship Caregivers
During September, Kinship Care Month, we are reflecting on how kinship care has become increasingly important in meeting the needs of children involved with the child welfare system. Kinship care is a valuable option for children in foster care… but it can undoubtedly...
What is ‘Fictive Kin’?
During September, Kinship Care Month, we are reflecting on how kinship care has become increasingly important in meeting the needs of children involved with the child welfare system. When examining the concept and benefits of kinship care, it’s important to broaden...
Who Benefits from Kinship Care?
During September, Kinship Care Month, we are reflecting on how kinship care has become increasingly important in meeting the needs of children involved with the child welfare system. Children are placed in foster care when they are unable to safely remain in their...
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