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November 2019
Minimum Sufficient Level of Care In Service
Minimum Sufficient Level of Care and Engagement vs. Enmeshment November 18 from 4:00-6:00. Please enter and exit through The Hanger door Minimum Sufficient Level of Care (MSLC) is a vague standard by which it is determined if children can be returned home. The standard is sometimes confusing, but the bottom line is always about safety and protection. Engagement vs. Enmeshment is something advocates often struggle with in determining how to relate to the children and families we serve. Learn…
Find out more »December 2019
Life Long Links Workshop
Does your CASA child have caring adults (who are not paid to be there) providing support and love? Does your CASA child know his family history and “where he/she comes from”? Is there a solid back-up plan for your CASA child if the current plan fails? Who will come to his/her school performances or graduation? The Life Long Links in-service will help you think more deeply about the value of connections, how to research and organize information, and how to…
Find out more »January 2020
Volunteer Information Session
Join us for a light lunch on January 10 at the CASA office and learn what it means to be a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer for an abused or neglected child right here in the Pikes Peak Region. You'll hear from seasoned volunteers and CASA staff members and you will have the opportunity to ask lots of questions. If you'd like to get a head start, go ahead and check out this webpage to learn a little about…
Find out more »February 2020
Support Group for Advocates Working with Teens
What: Does your CASA case keep you up at night? We are hosting a support group for volunteers aimed at advocates who work with teens, but all are welcome. We will also form concrete strategies for each advocate on their case(s). Hope to see you there! Where: CASA Legacy Room When: Wednesday, February 19 from 5 PM – 6:00 PM Please RSVP to Kate at Katherineg@casappr.org Please Enter and Exit through The Hanger door
Find out more »March 2020
CASA-wide Volunteer Impact Event
Calling all D&N Advocates, SEPT Facilitators, The Hanger Volunteers, Life Long Links Volunteers, and Milton Foster Children's Fund Volunteers! Save the date for March 2 and join us at Broadmoor Community Church (315 Lake Ave.) from 5:30 - 7:00 PM for our annual volunteer meeting. We will hear from Executive Director Angela Rose as she shares the impact CASA has had in the community over the last year. You will also be able to complete your annual Mandatory Reporter Training…
Find out more »Coffee With CASA
Join us at Cafe Leo in Woodland Park on March 9 to learn what it means to be a CASA volunteer for an abused or neglected child in Teller County. CASA staff will be available to answer all of your questions during this casual, drop-in event. Want to learn about our volunteer opportunities ahead of time? Check out this webpage. 320 W Midland Ave, Woodland Park, CO 80863
Find out more »In Her Shoes In-Service
How does the world look from another’s perspective – particularly from the view of a woman who is experiencing violence? In Her Shoes allows us to temporarily experience life as a woman experiencing violence. It is an interactive, educational exercise used in a workshop setting to help us connect to the day-to-day reality for women experiencing violence, deepen our empathy and compel us to take action. RSVP to Kate at katherineg@casappr.org
Find out more »Volunteer Information Session
Join us on March 11 at the CASA office and learn what it means to be a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer for an abused or neglected child right here in the Pikes Peak Region. You'll hear from seasoned volunteers and CASA staff members and you will have the opportunity to ask lots of questions. If you'd like to get a head start, go ahead and check out this webpage to learn a little about the program before our…
Find out more »May 2020
Helping Children Thrive
Below you will find a great opportunity for experiencing a presentation on working with your CASA children on motivation and engagement, especially during this stressful period in their lives. Helping Children Thrive will be an interactive Zoom presentation held in two 90 minute sessions on May 18th and May 19th, from 10:00 to 11:30 presented by Bob Sallee, CASA volunteer. If you are interested please respond via email directly to robert.sallee@gmail.com to register for this training. He looks forward to…
Find out more »Hanger Donation Day
Due to COVID-19, the Hanger has changed its process for accepting donations. Our next date to accept donations is Tuesday, May 19th from 10 AM to 2 PM. If you would like to donate and can not make this dates and time work, please hold your items until we publish our June donation dates. We are being very cautious in collecting donations so please read through the process below. We will be accepting new and gently used adult-sized clothes and…
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