CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteers give children removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect a voice in court. To become an advocate, volunteers must complete weeks of training and be sworn in by a judge. SCAN hosts CASA training sessions in the Spring and Fall. To enroll in training or learn more , ...

The tween and teen years can be tough! Kids navigate puberty, bullying, peer pressure, and so much more. In this hands-on, interactive series, parents and their middle schoolers work with experts to build communication skills and strengthen bonds through fun games, projects, and discussions. Families leave feeling bet , ...

The Greater Prince William Trauma-Informed Community Network (TICN) is 1 of more than 26 TICNs throughout Virginia. Facilitated by SCAN, this diverse group of individuals representing different sectors across the community meets once a month to share trauma-responsive practices. To find your TICN or learn more about , ...

After six weeks of training, we are excited to welcome a new group of volunteers to take an oath to be a voice for children in Alexandria and Arlington. Amidst parenting, working, going to school, or enjoying retirement, these volunteers step forward to speak up for children who have experienced abuse or neglect. Our c , ...

The tween and teen years can be tough! Kids navigate puberty, bullying, peer pressure, and so much more. In this hands-on, interactive series, parents and their middle schoolers work with experts to build communication skills and strengthen bonds through fun games, projects, and discussions. Families leave feeling bet , ...

The first step towards becoming a SCAN CASA volunteer is to attend an info session. Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers are a constant for children who have been abused or neglected. CASA’s are highly trained volunteers appointed by local judges to advocate for children. After six weeks of training, they , ...

Join SCAN and our partners as we come together to plant a pinwheel garden at Charles Hill Park in Alexandria in honor of Child Abuse Prevention Month. Why Pinwheels? Pinwheels are the national symbol for child abuse prevention efforts. Each April we spread pinwheels throughout Northern Virginia to remind our community , ...

Feel good while giving back! Saturday, April 13, 2024 @ 12:30 pm Mind Your Body Oasis 241 18th St S (1664 C Suite 39B) Underground Crystal City Shops Arlington, VA 22202 Click for directions Join us for a 50-min yoga class led by Amanda Thompson, a certified yoga instructor and Licensed Clinical Social Worker. Amanda , ...

The tween and teen years can be tough! Kids navigate puberty, bullying, peer pressure, and so much more. In this hands-on, interactive series, parents and their middle schoolers work with experts to build communication skills and strengthen bonds through fun games, projects, and discussions. Families leave feeling bet , ...

The Loudoun County Trauma-Informed Community Network (TICN) is 1 of more than 26 TICN’s throughout Virginia. Facilitated by SCAN, this diverse group of individuals representing different sectors across the community meets once a month to share trauma-responsive practices. The Loudoun County TICN seeks to foste , ...

Join MADabolic on Saturday, April 20 at 10:30 am for an exercise class (capacity 25) benefitting SCAN’s Spring2ACTion fundraiser! Suggested donation: $30 per person. Feeling generous? Every gift counts! Increasing your donations allows SCAN to help even more children and families in Northern Virginia. , ...

Join SCAN and Sara Campbell of Old Town, Alexandria, for a day of deals and giving back! Shoppers will enjoy 10% off regularly priced apparel, and Sara Campbell will donate 10% of all sales to SCAN. Shop from 10:00 am – 7:00 pm and enjoy sips & bites and a meet and greet with our team from 4:00pm – 7:00 , ...

The tween and teen years can be tough! Kids navigate puberty, bullying, peer pressure, and so much more. In this hands-on, interactive series, parents and their middle schoolers work with experts to build communication skills and strengthen bonds through fun games, projects, and discussions. Families leave feeling bet , ...

The tween and teen years can be tough! Kids navigate puberty, bullying, peer pressure, and so much more. In this hands-on, interactive series, parents and their middle schoolers work with experts to build communication skills and strengthen bonds through fun games, projects, and discussions. Families leave feeling bet , ...