Join CASA of Central Virginia as we view Resilience, the increasingly popular hour-long documentary that discusses the science behind childhood trauma, and how to help families heal from it.
Learn how you can be a real life superhero to a child. Take the first step and sign-up for our upcoming information session.
Dawn Wilson of Campbell County DSS helps you understand the purpose of each of these 2 critical type of DSS casework meetings, and how to most effectively advocate for your child in each one.
Volunteer and Donor Appreciation Dinner
Join us for an hour-long video/slide presentation about the role and responsibilities of a Court Appointed Special Advocate for abused and neglected children, and how to become one.
Learn how you can become a Court Appointed Special Advocate volunteer.
Join CASA of Central Virginia for a mid-day screening of Resilience, the increasingly popular hour-long documentary that discusses the science behind childhood trauma, and how to help families heal from it.
Learn how you can become a Court Appointed Special Advocate volunteer.
Shop a little, help a child at our 19th annual CASA Shoe Sale. Brand new shoes donated by Consolidated Shoe Company all being sold for $10 per pair.
Find out how you can become a Court Appointed Special Advocate volunteer.
Join CASA of Central Virginia and other community partners at a symbolic pinwheel garden as the town and county leadership read the Proclamation declaring April Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Join CASA of Central Virginia and other community partners at a symbolic pinwheel garden as the county leadership declares April Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Join CASA of Central Virginia and other community partners as we dedicate our symbolic pinwheel garden to children who have been abused and neglected in the community.
Join CASA of Central Virginia and other community partners at a symbolic pinwheel garden as the mayor reads the Proclamation declaring April Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Join us for coffee at an hour-long video/slide presentation about the role and responsibilities of a Court Appointed Special Advocate for abused and neglected children, and how to become one.
The abused and neglected children of Appomattox need you to be their voice! Join us for an hour-long video/slide presentation about the role and responsibilities of a Court Appointed Special Advocate, and how to become one. We'll be serving coffee and tea for the afternoon! Bring a friend to learn more about the rewards of this unique volunteer opportunity to serve the abused and neglected kids in our community. Register (it's free) to RSVP. For more information, email shannon@cvcasa.org or phone 434-485-1049.
Join CASA of Central Virginia, HumanKind, and Bridges of Central Virginia to view Paper Tigers, a 1-hour documentary showing how one school of high-risk kids made huge changes in the span of one year. Set within and around the campus of Lincoln Alternative High School in the rural community of Walla Walla, Washington, Paper Tigers asks the following questions: What does it mean to be a trauma-informed school? And how do you educate teens whose childhood experiences have left them with a brain and body ill-suited to learn?
We're looking for a few good men! Join us to learn how you can become an MVP for a child.
How do we best support kids who are getting ready to age out of Foster Care? What are their options for housing, employment, education, etc? Independent Living and Fostering Futures programs answer all these questions. Join us for an exceptional training led by the head of Impact Living Services as well as DSS experts on Fostering Futures. We will cover both programs in-depth and offer a Q&A time so you can gain a better understanding of how to support older youth as a CASA. We will actually be touring one of the independent living apartments as part of this training!
Come celebrate the arrival of CASA to the Appomattox community. State representatives and the honorable Marvin Duncam Jr. will give a few words and then we will enjoy cake, punch and our Appomattox community. We can't wait to see you there!
Join us for coffee and pastries and an hour-long video/slide presentation about the role and responsibilities of a Court Appointed Special Advocate for abused and neglected children, and how to become one. Summer2018 training begins June 14.
Join CASA of Central Virginia, HumanKind and Bridges of Central Virginia as we view Resilience, the hour-long documentary that discusses the science behind childhood trauma, and how to help families heal from it. The film will be followed by a group Q&A/facilitated discussion.
The abused and neglected children of Appomattox need you to be their voice! We're inviting you to join us for an hour-long video/slide presentation about the role and responsibilities of a Court Appointed Special Advocate, and how to become one. We believe that retired teachers make for great advocates because of your experience with communication, writing and passion for children. We'll be serving french toast souffle, parmesan scrambled eggs and all of coffee/juice you can drink! We're so excited for you to learn more about the rewards of this unique volunteer opportunity to serve the abused and neglected kids in our community. Register (it's free) to RSVP. For more information, email shannon@cvcasa.org or phone 434-485-1049.
The abused and neglected children of Appomattox need you to be their voice! We're inviting you to join us for an hour-long video/slide presentation about the role and responsibilities of a Court Appointed Special Advocate, and how to become one. We'll be serving a delicious breakfast with all of the coffee/juice you can drink! We're so excited for you to learn more about the rewards of this unique volunteer opportunity to serve the abused and neglected kids in our community. Register (it's free) to RSVP. For more information, email shannon@cvcasa.org or phone 434-485-1049.
Learn more about becoming a CASA volunteer.
Have you settled on a New Year's resolution for 2018? Are you considering giving back in an important way? If so, give a child a chance for a safe and permanent home. Join us for breakfast and an hour-long video/slide presentation about the role and responsibilities of a Court Appointed Special Advocate for abused and neglected children, and how to become one.
Purpose this Christmas to GIVE THE GIFT OF TIME (FOR KIDS, TIME = LOVE). Abused and neglected children need you. Join us for an hour-long video/slide presentation about the role and responsibilities of a Court Appointed Special Advocate, and how to become one.
This training provides a unique opportunity to hear from local community members who spent time in the foster care system growing up. Lynchburg City School Board Member Derek Polley, as well as Tarsha Joyner of Mrs. Joy's Absolutely Fabulous Treats, will both be sharing their experiences in foster care as children, as well as their journeys that led them to where they are today.
We have experts from DSS, Horizon, and Roads to Recovery that will come and discuss a range of topics ranging from drug testing policies to rehab options in and around Lynchburg, and answer your questions around these issues.
Kids healing horses; horses healing kids. Come see the work of Brook Hill Farm for yourself, meet the kids in their program, and find out how they can be a service for your CASA child.
Join us for an hour-long video/slide presentation about the role and responsibilities of a Court Appointed Special Advocate, and how to become the voice of an abused or neglected child.
This training is designed specifically for parents of students with special needs who may need modified diplomas, or struggle to pass SOLs to achieve graduation. Advocates and other community stakeholders who work with parents of special-needs students are also invited and encouraged to participate in this training.
Registration is now open for CASA's 3rd Annual Superhero 5K presented by Liberty University School of Law and Children's One Mile Fun Run sponsored by Beacon Credit Union. Every child needs a hero but abused children need SUPERHEROES!
This training will discuss tools and supports that parents and advocates can request from schools to better understand and support difficult behaviors in the school setting.
