by Kristin Blalock | Mar 25, 2024 | Blog
To wrap up our March blog posts inspired by our recent poverty simulation activity with Leadership Metro Richmond, let’s tackle a topic that’s both challenging and hopeful: breaking the cycle of generational poverty. Cycles of Disadvantage What exactly is...
by Kristin Blalock | Mar 17, 2024 | Blog
As we continue our exploration of the high costs of poverty, we must take a deep dive into the topic of housing instability. This is an issue that is significantly affecting families right here in Henrico County. It is a complex challenge that demands our attention....
by Kristin Blalock | Mar 11, 2024 | Blog
Last week, we reflected on the value of participating in a poverty simulation. It gives us the opportunity to “walk in someone else’s shoes.” This week we are still exploring the experience of living with poverty, but shifting our focus to a different phrase:...
by Kristin Blalock | Mar 4, 2024 | Blog
No doubt you have heard the saying “To really understand someone, you need to walk a mile in their shoes.” Sometimes that can be difficult to do, if you have not been exposed to certain environments, situations, or circumstances. This can definitely be true for our...
by Marie Gordon | Aug 27, 2023 | Blog
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...
