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Henrico CASA welcomes 4 new volunteers, plans next information session
Henrico CASA recently swore in four new Court Appointed Special Advocates, who now will join 88 others who are actively serving local children. Henrico CASA recruits and trains CASAs to advocate for children involved in the court, foster care, and child welfare systems. The organization's mission is to help children and families access the services they need. It has supported about 4,100 children since 1994. During May, which is National Mental Health Month, CASA officials are encouraging parents to remember that caring for a child's mental health is as important as caring for their physical health. “As advocates for children...