YOU Can Help a Child Learn

Listen to Episode 13 of the Vigilant Voices™ podcast, YOU Can Help a Child Learn. Jeannine Panzera: Hello, listeners. We’re happy to have you with us for yet another episode of Henrico CASA’s Vigilant Voices™ podcast. This episode coincides with the start of a new school year… Kristin Blalock: Which means we made it through…

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CASA Library: Maid

"Maid" Casa Library

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. Synopsis In Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a…

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YOU Can Learn Even More

Listen to Episode 12 of the Vigilant Voices™ podcast, YOU Can Learn Even More. Jeannine Panzera: Hello, listeners. We’re happy to have you with us for another episode of Henrico CASA’s Vigilant Voices™ podcast. Kristin Blalock: Yes, this is almost like a ‘part two’ to our last episode because we wanted to continue our conversation on…

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CASA Library: A Place Called Home

CASA Library: Childhood Disrupted

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. Synopsis There are millions of homeless children in America…

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YOU Can Learn More

Listen to Episode 11 of the Vigilant Voices™ podcast, YOU Can Learn More. Kristin Blalock: Hello, listeners. Thanks for joining us for another episode of Henrico CASA’s Vigilant Voices™ podcast. Jeannine Panzera: We are happy to have you with us because we continue to believe that the more we know about the challenges facing children and…

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CASA Library: Childhood Disrupted

CASA Library: Childhood Disrupted

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. Synopsis Your biography becomes your biology. The emotional trauma…

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YOU Can Find Calm Outdoors

CASA Vigilant Voices

Listen to Episode 10 of the Vigilant Voices™ podcast, YOU Can Find Calm Outdoors. Kristin Blalock: Hello, listeners! We’re glad to have you listening on what we hope is a beautiful day. Jeannine Panzera: Yes, definitely hope it’s nice out because today we’re actually going to be encouraging you to get outside and play. K:…

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Trauma Beyond the Brain

beyond the brain casa graphic

Not all scars are visible. Childhood trauma affects the brain, impairing both the brain’s function and structure. While these hurts may seem invisible, they are not. The effects of trauma on the brain are noticeable to those who look for the signs and symptoms in children. Our June blog posts explore how trauma affects the…

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Trauma and the Brain: Damage to the Prefrontal Cortex

prefrontal cortex graphic

Not all scars are visible. Childhood trauma affects the brain, impairing both the brain’s function and structure. While these hurts may seem invisible, they are not. The effects of trauma on the brain are noticeable to those who look for the signs and symptoms in children. Our June blog posts explore how trauma affects the…

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Trauma and the Brain: An Impaired Hippocampus

hippocampus graphic

Not all scars are visible. Childhood trauma affects the brain, impairing both the brain’s function and structure. While these hurts may seem invisible, they are not. The effects of trauma on the brain are noticeable to those who look for the signs and symptoms in children. Our June blog posts explore how trauma affects the…

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