‘Tiny Home, Big Heart’ Raises Money, Awareness for Child Abuse Prevention

April 23, 2024

The Power of a Court Appointed Special Advocate

April 10, 2024

Understanding the Role of a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) The term “Court Appointed Special Advocate” carries profound weight, symbolizing a ray of hope…

Replica Playhouse of Alexandria’s Famous ‘Spite House’ to Go to a Lucky Winner

April 1, 2024

SCAN, custom home builder Alair Alexandria, and Andrea Courduvelis of Sotheby’s International Realty have joined forces to provide one lucky person with an opportunity to take home a replica playhouse of a famous Alexandria landmark: the Spite House.

Five Reasons to Become a CASA Volunteer

February 12, 2024

Every child deserves a safe and nurturing environment to thrive in. Unfortunately, not all children have the privilege of growing up in such an…

Hidden in plain sight — SCAN’s response to increased institutional child abuse across Northern Virginia

February 2, 2024

Written by Leah Fraley, CEO, Stop Child Abuse Now (SCAN) of Northern Virginia It’s a parent’s worst nightmare. Your child goes to swim…

SCAN Responds — Former Washington Liberty High School girls basketball coach charged with sexual-based offenses

January 29, 2024

2023 SCAN wrapped!

December 18, 2023

2023 was an incredible year for child abuse prevention. Before we kick off 2024, we want to look back, share some of our highlights from…

The Circle of Security Parenting Course: Nurturing Stronger Bonds

December 4, 2023

  Are you a social worker or educator searching for an effective parenting program to refer families to? Look no further than the Circle…

Zebra coverage: 35th Anniversary Blue Tie Gala Honors SCAN of Northern Virginia’s Volunteers

November 12, 2023

Community advocates and leaders praised the advocacy work of SCAN volunteers and staff and the organization’s essential work on behalf of children.

Free Parenting Classes For Northern Virginia Families

November 3, 2023

Parenting Classes That Help Build Stronger Families Scan of Northern Virginia offers free parenting classes and one-on-one support programs that help build stronger families. Our…

Red Ribbon Week Recognized at Alexandria City Council

October 27, 2023

Red Ribbon Week, celebrated nationwide each October, is the largest alcohol, tobacco, and other drug prevention campaign in the United States. In Alexandria, Alexandria City Public Schools, the ACPS Family and Community Engagement (FACE) Center, the Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Alexandria (SAPCA), SCAN of Northern Virginia, and the Mayor’s Campaign to End Bullying unite to host a community-wide poster competition throughout the city to raise awareness and promote healthy childhoods.