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Featured ways to
get involved:

Allies in Prevention Coalition

Allies in Prevention Coalition
SCAN's coalition works to increase community involvement to prevent abuse and neglect.

Alexandria/Arlington CASA

Alexandria/Arlington CASA
SCAN's CASA Program gives a voice to children in the court system.

2009 Toast to Hope Photo Contest

They say a picture can communicate a thousand words... Amateur and professional photographers took part in SCAN (Stop Child Abuse Now) of Northern Virginia’s Bringing Children and Families into Focus Photo Contest this fall! Check out the wonderful photos submitted and how they communicate the importance of family for a child and the value of a nurturing childhood.

> See the photos submitted

> Meet our Judges

> Help spread the word, become a fan of SCAN’s Toast to Hope event page on Facebook

> 7th Annual Toast to Hope

Support vulnerable children and families in a fun and easy way! Help spread the word about this fun contest for an important cause: the prevention of child abuse and neglect here in Northern Virginia. All proceeds from the Toast to Hope event will go directly to support SCAN’s Parent Education, Public Education, and Alexandria/Arlington Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Program.