In the realm of child advocacy, CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteers serve as a ray of hope for children who have experienced abuse or neglect.
Read MoreChildhood should be a time of wonder, growth, and joy. Unfortunately, for many children, it includes experiences of abuse and neglect, leading to lasting trauma. This Child Abuse Prevention Month, we shed light on the profound impact of trauma on a child's development.
Read MoreChild abuse can take many different forms, and sometimes the signs can be quite subtle. It's important to be aware of these signs and take action if you suspect a child is being mistreated. As we enter Child Abuse Prevention Month, it's crucial to equip ourselves with the knowledge to recognize these signs early on. Read more to learn about common indicators of child abuse and neglect.
Read MoreDo you want to know how you can change a child’s story in 2024? Read Olivia’s story and find out how you can make a difference in your community by supporting CASA of Central Virginia.
Read MoreRead about safe family reunification and 4 reasons it is the first choice when deciding a child’s future.
Read MoreOur children are educationally fragile, in a myriad of ways, and for our CASA kids, it’s the layering of these issues that stack up against them. Being aware of the vulnerabilities is the first step to being able to advocate and provide support around them. Here are just some of the factors that can make our kids’ success at school a taller mountain to climb.
Read MoreRead our list of some of the people and things that made 2022 a wonderful year at CASA of Central Virginia.
Read MoreAfter a year spent listening to adult adoptees and lesser heard voices in adoption, we couldn’t help but notice these themes also showed up in Netflix’s “The Noel Diary.”
Read MoreLearn the steps to becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate.
Read MoreLearn how to give our kids what they need to succeed as they head back to school.
Read MoreRead about our newest board members: Sarah Girten, Reggie Pugh, Ryan Smith, Ty Smith, Al Billingsly, Jann Brown, and Matt Ramstead.
Read MoreRevenue diversification is critical and no easy feat. Here’s a snapshot of the projected revenue for CASA of Central Virginia (CVCASA) this fiscal year.
Read MoreWe highlight African-American content creators in the space around family, fostering, adoption, & community care, as well as in provision of services our CASA kids often need.
Read MoreToo often, diversionary placements set up emergently leave caregivers of traumatized children far too soon, with far too little support in navigating all the complex systems the child's needs require. If family placements are a good thing, what’s missing?
Read More2021 has given us much to be grateful for. Read more about the things we appreciated most this year!
Read MoreRead about our newest board members: Alesha Slaughter, Alexander Jackson, Cristina Peniche, Kevin Birnbaum, Mike Farnsworth, Nikki McVey, and Seth Mullen.
Read MoreCelebrate four of our staff members with us who are celebrating their CASA anniversaries! Learn more about them and their time at CASA.
Read MoreThe generous support that we get from our Central Virginia community - from people like you - is awe-inspiring. So many folks hear the CASA call and step forward to help improve the lives of the children we serve. Will you answer the call?
Read MoreClick here to learn how you can take action in April for Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Read More2020 will certainly be a year that we will all remember for the rest of our lives. Despite the challenges, we choose to end this year with hearts full of gratitude. Check out our list of ten things we appreciate in 2020.
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