by Kristin Blalock | Dec 23, 2024 | Blog
Hayden is entering her teenage years without guidance. Hayden’s parents have not consistently provided the support and boundaries that youth typically need to stay on track at school. A judge has decided that Hayden needs more structure and supervision to...
by Kristin Blalock | Dec 16, 2024 | Blog
As a Kindergartener, Sydney loved the attention she got at school. For Sydney, school was her safe place, away from the disorder and chaos at home where her mother struggled with severe substance use. It remained tolerable until the day her mother’s verbal...
by Kristin Blalock | Dec 9, 2024 | Blog
Luke is just a few months old and quieter than you would expect. Luke has already learned that his cries go unanswered. When he thirsts for a bottle, when his diaper is dirty, when he needs the warmth of a blanket, he remains silent. CASA will help Luke find his...
by Suzanne Harrison | Dec 2, 2024 | Blog
Each year, on the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving, millions come together to participate in the global initiative Giving Tuesday. Created in 2012, it is defined as: A day that encourages people to do good. Today, Giving Tuesday has become one...
by Suzanne Harrison | Oct 28, 2024 | Blog
Each year, The Annie E. Casey Foundation’s KIDS COUNT Data Book provides information on the well being of children across all fifty states. Virginia’s children and youth rank 16th in the country overall. Throughout our October blog posts, we have been breaking down...
