April 27, 2018 — It is with a mix of sadness and gratitude that the Board of Directors announces Sonia Quiñónez’s resignation as the executive director for SCAN of Northern Virginia effective June 15, 2018. Since 2004, Sonia has played a critical role in the development and success of SCAN, as both the executive director […]
April 6, 2018 — SCAN celebrated the winners of its 2018 Ally in Prevention Awards at a luncheon today with help from NBC4’s Leon Harris, a SCAN Honorary Board Member, and Keynote Speaker Carine McCandless, New York Times bestselling author of the book, The Wild Truth. The five honorees this year include: Alexandria | Cindi Christensen, […]
April 4, 2018–Could you survive a month in poverty? In 2015, almost 11% of families with related children under the age of 18 in Alexandria City lived below the poverty line. Alexandria also maintains the highest percentage of students, 63%, receiving free and reduced lunches in Northern Virginia, with double or triple the rate of their […]
March 2, 2018 — The Fairfax Child Abuse Prevention Partnership (FCAPP) announced this week that it will host a special event on April 17th. “Choosing Child Care” will cover why it is important to choose safe child care and how parents can make the safest choice for their children. The evening will begin with a first-hand account from special guest Det. […]
Dear Friends, SCAN of Northern Virginia will soon be celebrating the achievement of three decades of service to children and families here in Northern Virginia. As we approach our 30th anniversary in 2018, we have been reflecting on how our work has evolved and expanded over the last 30 years. SCAN has changed in many […]
December 11, 2017—SCAN of Northern Virginia has once again achieved “Partner in Prevention” status, a designation awarded by the nonprofit Darkness to Light to organizations which take extra steps to protect the children they serve by training staff to understand the issue of child sexual abuse, identify unsafe situations and practices, and react responsibly in the […]
November 2, 2017—SCAN’s 15th Annual Toast to Hope fundraiser was held on October 28th at the United States Patent and Trademark Office in Alexandria. The event—which encouraged more than 300 guests to “Light the Way for Children and Families”—included food and beverage tastings as well as live music, a Silent Auction and a Live Auction […]
November 1, 2017–Natalie Lopez-Greif recently celebrated her 5th birthday, and made a special request to friends attending her party. Instead of gifts, she asked her guests to bring baby items that could be donated to support SCAN’s new Baby Box initiative. Earlier this year, SCAN expanded its Operation Safe Babies program to include baby boxes and education through the Baby […]
October 19, 2017–SCAN has announced its 6th annual “Speak Up for Children” Training for Virginia Advocates, which will take plan on November 16th in partnership with Prevent Child Abuse Virginia (PCAV) and Voices for Virginia’s Children. Made possible by support from Verizon, speakers will help demystify the legislative process and share strategies for being an effective advocate for children. Attendees […]
October 4, 2017–On November 7th, SCAN will host “Helping the Helpers,” the fourth summit in Loudoun as part of its Resilient Children, Resilient Loudoun initiative through support from the Northern Virginia Health Foundation. This event is for all community members, especially those who work with or interact with people who have suffered trauma, or want to […]
August 25, 2017—This fall, SCAN of Northern Virginia is expanding its Operation Safe Babies program to include baby boxes and education through the Baby Box Co. and Baby Box University. Expecting parents will be able to go to www.babyboxuniversity.com and participate in an interactive educational training designed to make sure they know about safe sleep, […]
August 7, 2018 — Former State Senator and Mayor of Alexandria, Hon. Patsy Ticer was an ardent supporter of SCAN and a vocal advocate for children and families in Northern Virginia. We re grateful for her lifetime of service to the community as well as her belief in SCAN’s child abuse prevention programs. A wonderful profile of […]
On August 17th, SCAN will welcome Jim Harris, MSW, Ed.D. for two workshops as part of its outreach efforts with the Loudoun County Partnership for Resilient Children and Families. The afternoon workshop will focus on understanding the adolescent brain, while the evening workshop will explore the idea of supporting children in today’s complicated world. Both workshops are free […]
May 29, 2017 – On May 26th, SCAN welcomed 40 guests to The Athenaeum in Old Town Alexandria to recognize members of SCAN’s Circle of Hope, and invite others to become a part of this generous group of donors. Long-time CASA Volunteer Shelly DeButts gave a stirring presentation on why she became a CASA and what her responsibilities […]
May 24, 2017 – Burke & Herbert Bank raised more than $2,200 for SCAN of Northern Virginia’s child abuse prevention programs through its an annual coin drive at branches throughout the month of April—National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Many individuals and groups contributed to this successful campaign including elementary school students and administrators in Alexandria […]
April 7, 2017 — With a diverse group of community partners, SCAN is hosting a series of movie screenings of the award-winning documentary “Resilience: The Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope”. SCAN hopes to spark discussion with parents, community members, teachers, human service providers, doctors, and more with communities across Northern Virginia! Everyone is welcome. To attend, you […]
April 6, 2017 – SCAN of Northern Virginia announced the 2017 winners of its annual Allies in Prevention Awards, an annual honor given to community members for exceptional work protecting children and strengthening families in five regions of Northern Virginia. The awards were presented by SCAN and its Allies in Prevention Coalition at a luncheon to kick-off National Child Abuse […]
April 3, 2017 The Loudoun County Partnership for Resilient Children and Families released Resilient Children, Resilient Loudoun today, a report providing a valuable overview of the current state of children and families in the county, as well as 4 key recommendations: Increase community outreach to underserved and isolated families in Loudoun County. Support parents in […]
Wondering what you can do this month to be a part of National Child Abuse Prevention Month? We’ve got you covered! SCAN and its Allies in Prevention Coalition are going to be busy across Northern Virginia, and we hope you will join us. Plant a Pinwheel Garden, make a donation during Spring2ACTion, and join us for one (or […]
January 12, 2017 The Rite Aid Foundation has now welcomed more than 430 charities to its KidCents program. Each of the organizations selected is dedicated to improving the health and wellness of children and will participate in the program. Selected by Rite Aid associates and representative of the communities served by Rite Aid, each charity will receive a […]
November 29, 2016 Please Make a Year-End Gift to Support SCAN’s Child Abuse Prevention Programs: SCAN of Northern Virginia works to educate, energize and empower people to protect children in our community. As 2016 draws to a close, please consider a year-end gift to change the lives of children and parents who need it most: Your […]
November 21, 2016 On November 18th, SCAN hosted its 5th Annual Speak Up for Children Advocacy Training, bringing together more than 40 elected officials, child welfare experts and community members for a day of public policy education and advocacy training. Partners from Prevent Child Abuse Virginia and Voices for Virginia’s Children along with elected officials […]
November 13, 2016 SCAN’s 14th Annual Toast to Hope fundraiser was held on November 12th at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Arlington’s Gallery. The event—which invited more than 200 guests to “Be Anchors for Children”—included food and beverage tastings as well as live music, a Silent Auction and a Live Auction emceed by former Alexandria Mayor […]
October 18, 2016 On Friday, November 18th, SCAN will partner with Prevent Child Abuse Virginia to host our 5th Annual “Speak Up for Children” Training for Virginia Advocates. Participants will better understand the legislative process and learn how to be an effective advocate. They’ll also hear policy advocates and legislators discuss some of the key […]
It’s a new school year and we’re excited to launch a new menu of workshops for the community! We encourage ALL groups of people to consider a workshop — from nonprofits, schools and government agencies to parenting groups, employers and faith groups. Our workshops are based on SCAN’s existing child abuse prevention and advocacy programs as well as the […]