Court Appointed Special Advocates
The CASA program started in Fairfax County in 1988; the Virginia General Assembly established a statewide CASA program in 1990. The CASA worker is a trained counselor volunteer who is appointed by a judge in abuse/neglect proceedings. As a child advocate, the CASA volunteer has 3 main responsibilities:
- To serve as a fact finder for the judge and the Guardian ad litem by thoroughly researching the background of each assigned case;
- To represent the child's best interest to the Court through the preparation and filing of a written report detailing the CASA's case investigations and recommendations; and
- To continue to interact with the child and family for the duration of the case, or as ordered by the Court
The Fairfax CASA office is located at 4101 Chain Bridge Road, Fairfax, VA; their office number is 703-273-3526.
FREE Peer Support for Parents and Caregivers
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Are you caring for a child living with an emotional, behavioral or mental health challenge (diagnosis not required)?
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Do you and/or your child live in Fairfax County, Fairfax City, Falls Church City or Loudoun County?
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Are you receiving services or looking to find effective resources to help your child and family?
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Would like support from another parent who understands the challenges you have in caring for your family?
If you answered Yes to these questions, a Family Support Partner may be able to help!