July Outreach Collection: Fairfax CASA

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Whatever their age, children removed from their home because of abuse or neglect face a frightening unknown, and for over 35 years, Fairfax CASA has made sure more than 8,500 abused and neglected children in our community don’t face it alone. Fairfax CASA is the only child advocacy program for abused and neglected children in Fairfax County, and their mission is to advocate for the best interests of each child referred by the Fairfax County Juvenile & Domestic Relations District Court.

Fairfax CASA recruits, screens, trains, and professionally supervises skilled volunteers who serve as Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) who advocate for the needs of abused and neglected children in the court room, in the child welfare system, and beyond. They stand by the children whenever they are needed for as long as it takes to ensure safety and permanency.

Donations may be made online through the AUUC website anytime during the month; Click Donate, then check “Monthly Outreach Offerings.” Donations of cash and checks may be placed in the collection basket during the Sunday service. Or you may mail a check to AUUC; make checks payable to AUUC with a note ‘outreach’ in the memo line.
Outreach collections are sponsored by the Social Justice Committee