FOCUS on Youth/CASA

09/14/2026

Please consider being the voice for a child in our area!

08/06/2026

🎉 Exciting News from Focus on Youth CASA! 🎉

Last week, our team traveled to Richmond to participate in Virginia CASA's new volunteer training curriculum, and we are excited to bring this updated training to Henry County, Patrick County, and the City of Martinsville!

We are looking forward to equipping a new class of compassionate volunteers with the knowledge and skills they need to advocate for abused and neglected children in our community.

📅 Our next Volunteer Advocate Training begins in September 2026!

If you've ever considered making a difference in the life of a child, now is the perfect time to get involved. Stay tuned for more information on how you can become a CASA volunteer and be a voice for a child who needs one.

Together, we can change a child's story. 💙

04/02/2026

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month.
At least 1 in 7 children in the U.S. have experienced child abuse or neglect in the past year. These children need stable, nurturing relationships to help them heal and thrive. Virginia's CASA programs play a crucial role in advocating for these children, ensuring they have the support and resources they need.

Learn more about how you can get involved and help create a brighter future for children in Martinsville City, Henry County, and Patrick County. Visit www.foycasamhc.org or call 276-403-5691.

03/27/2026

We are honored to share that our Executive Director, Kerry Walker, recently accepted a proclamation from the City of Martinsville declaring April as Child Abuse Prevention Month. 💙

We are incredibly grateful to our city council members for their continued support of Focus on Youth CASA and for helping raise awareness about the importance of protecting children in our community.

Together, we can make a difference—because every child deserves a safe, stable, and nurturing future.

03/27/2026

We are honored to share that our Executive Director, Kerry Walker, and Board Member, Sandy Hines, recently received a proclamation from the Henry County Board of Supervisors declaring April as Child Abuse Prevention Month.

This meaningful recognition helps shine a light on the importance of protecting children and strengthening families in our community. We are deeply grateful to Henry County for their continued support of our CASA program and for standing with us in our mission to be a voice for children who need one most.

Together, we can make a difference. 💙

Every child deserves a safe, supportive place to grow and thrive.

Tonight, the Henry County Board of Supervisors proudly proclaimed April 2026 as Child Abuse Prevention Month, recognizing the importance of protecting our children, strengthening families, and standing up for those who need a voice.

We also extend our sincere appreciation to CASA volunteers and staff, whose compassion and dedication help ensure that vulnerable children are heard, supported, and given the opportunity for a brighter future.

03/09/2026

Children should not have to face hard things alone. 💙

Our CASA volunteers show up for children suffering abuse or neglect and speaks up for them and helps ensure their voice is heard—and that presence is powerful. .

Right now, more children need someone in their corner. We need more CASA Advocates willing to show up and stand with them.
Would you like to learn more about becoming a CASA volunteer?
Visit www.foycasamhc.org or call 276-403-5691 for more information.

02/18/2026

Every child deserves someone in their corner. 💙
Right now, there are children walking into courtrooms feeling scared, confused, and alone. That’s where CASA volunteers step in.
By becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), you can be the consistent, caring adult who speaks up for a child’s best interests in court. You don’t have to be a lawyer — just someone willing to listen, show up, and stand up.
Through organizations like Focus on Youth CASA, volunteers are trained and supported every step of the way. And if volunteering isn’t possible, your donation helps provide training, resources, and advocacy for children who need it most.
One caring adult can change a child’s story.
Be that difference.
👉 Donate today.
👉 Become a CASA volunteer.

02/11/2026

👨‍⚖️ Virginia's judges rely on local CASA programs to ensure children in abuse and neglect cases have a dedicated Advocate in court.👩‍⚖️

❗Yet, since 2008, Virginia CASA’s state funding has remained flat, even as the child welfare system faces increased strain and an increasing number of children need advocacy. Statewide, 3,400 children went without a CASA advocate last year due to limited capacity. ❗

A bipartisan budget amendment would update CASA funding to ensure EVERY child has a voice in court... and in life.

Contact your legislators TODAY to show your support for CASA. 📞💻

Don't know who your legislators are? Enter your address to find them here👉 https://whosmy.virginiageneralassembly.gov/

02/09/2026

“Hope looks like this. Advocacy makes it possible.” Become a CASA volunteer today!

02/02/2026

Right now, children in our community need caring adults to stand up for them. Volunteer with CASA or donate today.
Call 276-403-5691 for more information.
www.foycasamhc.org