Recent SCAN News
April 28, 2008
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Recognizes SCAN for 20 Years of Changing Children’s Lives
On April 28, SCAN (Stop Child Abuse Now) of Northern Virginia was recognized by the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors for
its 20th anniversary. Founded in 1988 to serve the growing and diverse communities of Northern Virginia, SCAN seeks to
promote the wellbeing of children, improve parent-child relations and prevent child abuse and neglect. In the last year
SCAN has directly touched the lives of more than 1,400 children and families through parenting classes, parent support groups,
advocacy and outreach.
Read more about the event on the Fairfax County website:
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news/2008/089.htm
A hi-resolution photo of the event is available, courtesy of the County, here:
http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/opa/boardpresentations/scan_3652.jpg
April 25, 2008
Alexandria Police Chief and Officers Volunteer to Help SCAN at Spring for Alexandria
Alexandria Police Chief David Baker, Deputy Chief Earl Cook and Deputy Chief Blaine Corle volunteered their time on Spring for
Alexandria day taking SCAN’s new Blue Ribbon Campaign posters to retail establishments throughout the City. Their efforts will
help SCAN spread a message of parenting support and abuse prevention to families throughout Alexandria, in both English and Spanish.
A photo gallery of the event is coming soon!
April 23, 2008
SCAN Executive Director Diane Charles’ Letter to the Editor Comments on CDC’s Recent Child Abuse Study
In mid-April, the Centers for Disease Control released a new study on the incidence of child abuse in infants. Diane Charles
commented on the findings—and reactions—to the report in an Letter to the Editor that appeared in the Alexandria Gazette,
the Arlington Connection and Mount Vernon Connection. Read the Letter here:
http://www.connectionnewspapers.com/article.asp?article=313804&paper=59&cat=110
April 26, 2008
Local Teenager Rallies Support and Raises Fund to Help SCAN
Fairfax County student Alexamarie Allen, an eighth grader at Glasgow Middle School, has a real passion to end child abuse.
While researching on the internet, she came across the heart wrenching story of Kelsey Briggs, a child who died of abuse before
her third birthday. “She really touched my heart” says Alexamarie, “It’s not right! I just knew I had to do something to help
children like Kelsey and stop them from being hurt!”
Alexamarie and her mother contacted SCAN to learn more about how they could help in their community. Read their story here—coming soon!
April 7, 2008
Ann Caulkins Honored by Governor’s Advisory Board
CASA Case Supervisor Ann Caulkins was honored by the Governor’s Advisory Board on Child Abuse and Neglect for her many years of commitment to
the prevention, intervention and treatment of child abuse and neglect.
Read the Alexandria Times article on Ann’s award here.
April 2, 2008
SCAN hosts 6th annual Allies in Prevention Awards Luncheon
SCAN and the Allies in Prevention Coalition hosted the 6th Annual Allies in Prevention Awards Luncheon, with keynote speaker Ralph Smith of the Annie E. Casey Foundation and special guest Alison Starling from ABC7 News.
March 17, 2008
Virginia Senate passes resolution commending SCAN on its 20th anniversary
The Commonwealth’s Senate and House of Delegates passed a joint resolution to honor SCAN for 20 years of commitment to protect the
child and support the families of Northern Virginia.
Read the resolution here.
February 7, 2008
SCAN’s ABCs of Parenting Class in English began on February 7th
December 6, 2007
Noche de Informacion at SCAN introduced news friends and volunteers to how the CASA and Parent Education Programs are helping abused and neglected Hispanic children.
November 26, 2007
The Nonprofit Roundtable of Greater Washington unveiled its new report “Beyond Charity: Recognizing Return of Investment.” The report was a groundbreaking result of a yearlong effort to answer, “What difference do nonprofits make?” and was released in collaboration with the World Bank Group.
> Download the report.
> SCAN is a Roundtable member. Learn more about the organization here.
> Read the frontpage Washington Post article on the report, which highlights SCAN’s CASA Program.
November 14, 2007
SCAN’s 5th Annual Toast to Hope raised more than $45,000 for SCAN’s programs.
> View photos and read more about the event here.
November 8, 2007
SCAN hosted a Volunteer Appreciation Event at Evening Star Café’s No. 9 Lounge.
November 7, 2007
SCAN’s ABCs of Parenting Class for Spanish-speaking parents began on November 7th.
November 2, 2007
SCAN was honored at the Northern Virginia Leadership Awards with the 2007 Community Trustee Award.
October 31, 2007
The Washington Post covered Arlington’s new domestic violence prevention initiative. SCAN’s own CASA Program Director Carrie Cannon sits on the roundtable that oversaw the creation of the plan.
> Read the article.
October 28, 2007
SCAN Honorary Board Member Delegate Brian Moran named 2007 Child Advocate of the Year by the Virginia PTA. Delegate Moran was honored for his dedication to education and safety issues in the Commonwealth. Congratulations, Delegate Moran! Read more about Delegate Moran's award here.
October 27, 2007
Rustico Restaurant hosted Oktoberfest to benefit SCAN’s programs. Learn more online at www.rusticorestaurant.com.
October 12, 2007
SCAN Executive Director Diane Charles was elected to the Executive Committee of the Alexandria Council of Human Services.
September 26, 2007
Boutique Betsy Fisher hosted Fall 2007 Fashion Horizon” event to benefit SCAN.
July 1, 2007
SCAN Executive Director selected for Nonprofit Roundtable Fellowship. Diane Charles will participate in the charter class of the Nonprofit Roundtable Fellows, created by the Nonprofit Roundtable of Greater Washington.
June 4, 2007
11th Annual SCAN Golf Tournament raised more than $49,000 to support SCAN’s programs.
> View photos and read more about the event here.
April 24, 2007
Malia Kilshore, a volunteer for SCAN’s CASA Program, received Volunteer Service Award from VolunteerFairfax.
> Read more about the award here.
March 29, 2007
SCAN and the Allies Prevention Coalition hosted the 5th Annual Allies in Prevention Awards Luncheon with keynote speaker Anne Holton, First Lady of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
> View photos and read more about the event here.
March 15, 2007
Executive Director Diane Charles named Nonprofit Leader of the Year at the 2007 Alexandria Business Philanthropy Summit.
> Read a Del Ray Sun article about the event here.