Fairfax Court Appointed Special Advocates

Overview
Headquarters: 
Fairfax, VA, USA
Website: 
fairfaxcasa.org
Size: 
1-10 employees
Founded: 
1989
Annual Budget : 
$1-5M
Areas of Focus: 
Youth / Children
Legal Services / Justice System
Community Service / Capacity Building / Volunteerism
Human Services
Populations Served: 
Children and Youth
Families
Low Income
About Us
Mission: 

Fairfax CASA’s mission is to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children in the Fairfax County Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court. Through trained community volunteers, we ensure each child’s voice is heard and their safety, needs, and well-being remain at the heart of every decision.

Programs: 

Fairfax CASA recruits, screens, and trains community volunteers who are appointed by judges to advocate for children in abuse and neglect cases. These advocates visit children regularly, gather vital information from families and professionals, write detailed reports for hearings, and ensure the child’s needs and best interests are presented to the court.

Volunteers receive ongoing supervision, mentorship, and advanced training to strengthen their skills in child welfare, trauma, education, and the court process. This continued support ensures advocates remain effective, consistent, and deeply informed as they provide stability and a trusted voice for vulnerable children.

Within the community, Fairfax CASA partners with other nonprofits, agencies, and stakeholders to ensure that Fairfax County families are receiving what they need to heal and thrive.

Awards & Accolades: 
VOCA grant recipient
Why Work For Us?: 

  • Meaningful Impact – Your time and effort helps abused and neglected children by giving them a voice in court nd community, making sure their safety, well-being, and future are truly considered.

  • Personal & Professional Growth – Fairfax CASA offers training, varied responsibilities, and exposure to court, child welfare, trauma, and family systems, which can significantly build skills like advocacy, communication, and leadership. 

  • Supportive Culture – Fairfax CASA is known for strong supervisory relationships, ongoing mentorship, and collaborative environments. 

  • Alignment with Values – If you believe in justice, equity, safety for kids, and serving vulnerable populations, working at CASA lets you live those values daily.

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industry: 
Nonprofit