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Child Abuse Prevention Month: Act
Ending child abuse globally feels like a daunting goal. That doesn’t mean there’s no where to start! As Court Appointed Special Advocates, we can stop abuse and neglect for at least one child. We do for one what we wish we could do for all. Even if you aren’t able to volunteer as an advocate,…
Read MoreNew Year’s Resolutions: Volunteer with Henrico CASA
It’s that time of year, yet again, when many of us pause to consider New Year’s Resolutions. Some of us set specific goals, big and small. Others pick a theme word to focus on for the year. And a few of us skip the process all together knowing follow-through wanes! Can we reframe the resolution…
Read MoreDonate to Help CASA Give Children Bright Futures
“I couldn’t have done it without you.” Those words, spoken at graduation from Lexi* to her CASA volunteer, pinpoint an end and a beginning. These words were the end to discouragement and anger, escalating conflict and provocation. For years, Lexi had been unable to see beyond her anger that was fueled by irreconcilable differences with her…
Read MoreDonate to Help CASA Give Children Happy Childhoods
A child’s bond with their mother runs deep. It can be complicated when a mother is struggling to meet her child’s needs. While under their mother’s care, Madi* and her sister were found hurt and wandering outside, alone at night. The girls had a biological father who was granted full custody and able to provide…
Read MoreDonate to Help Henrico CASA Give Children Safe Homes
We could all use a cheerleader from time to time. A source of positivity and encouragement, perhaps even someone who holds up bright, colorful signs to remind us of our worth. James, Nate and Aubrey* have been experiencing this type of encouragement thanks to their CASA. This sibling group was found living in an UHaul…
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