BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CASA of the Pikes Peak Region - Court Appointed Special Advocates - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:CASA of the Pikes Peak Region - Court Appointed Special Advocates X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.casappr.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for CASA of the Pikes Peak Region - Court Appointed Special Advocates REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Denver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20200308T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20201101T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20210314T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20211107T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20220313T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20221106T080000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20230312T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20231105T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220423T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220423T163000 DTSTAMP:20260406T045501 CREATED:20220315T170808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220315T170839Z UID:11972-1650702600-1650731400@www.casappr.org SUMMARY:Fostering Futures DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 23rd from 8:30am-4:30pm (with an hour lunch break) \nCASA Training Room \nPlease use The Hanger Door for entry and exit \nPlease RSVP to Brittany Santos at brittanys@casappr.org \nFostering Futures is meant to address the unique needs of older youth to include\, but not limited to: emancipation resources\, how to engage with your youth(s)\, how to navigate the role of mentor and advocate\, goal setting\, and many other topics.  We often get great feedback from attendees from this class and feel it adds many invaluable tools to your Youth Advocacy toolkit. \nClass will run in-person at the CASA office from 8:30-4:30PM.  Individual breakfast tacos will be provided by CASA along with pre-packaged snacks and drinks.  An hour-long lunch break from 12:00-1:00PM is also slated into the schedule where you will be able to go out and eat or provide your own lunch.  Please RSVP if you plan to attend so we can plan for food accordingly. URL:https://www.casappr.org/event/fostering-futures-3/ LOCATION:CASA of the Pikes Peak Region\, 418 South Weber St.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80903\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220421T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220421T183000 DTSTAMP:20260406T045501 CREATED:20220315T170617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220315T170617Z UID:11971-1650560400-1650565800@www.casappr.org SUMMARY:All D&N Volunteer Gathering DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 21st from 5:00-6:30pm \nCASA Training Room \nPlease use The Hanger Door for entry and exit \nPlease RSVP to Brittany Santos at brittanys@casappr.org \n  \nPlease join your fellow Advocates\, Peer Coordinators\, and Life Long Links Specialists for a social event where everyone can come together to cheer on our successes\, share best practices\, work through challenges\, and much more.  Food and drink will be provided for this event. URL:https://www.casappr.org/event/all-dn-volunteer-gathering-2/ LOCATION:CASA of the Pikes Peak Region\, 418 South Weber St.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80903\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220418T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220422T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T045501 CREATED:20220315T171849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220315T193229Z UID:11974-1650268800-1650646800@www.casappr.org SUMMARY:National Volunteer Appreciation Week DESCRIPTION:We love our volunteers\, and we want to celebrate you!  A few CASA staff members will be hanging out at the café at Kinship Landing for a few hours each day of Appreciation Week.  Come stop by\, and we would love to buy you a coffee and chat for a bit.  You can park for free in the CASA parking lot. \nPlease RSVP by emailing Crystal Erickson crystale@casappr.org to let us know which day to expect you. \n\nMonday\, 04/18 (3:30pm – 5:30pm)\nTuesday\, 04/19 (9:00am – 11:00am)\nWednesday\, 04/20 (1:00pm – 3:00pm)\nThursday\, 04/21 (10:00am – 12:00pm)\nFriday\, 04/22 (3:00pm – 5:00pm) URL:https://www.casappr.org/event/national-volunteer-appreciation-week/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220411T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220412T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T045501 CREATED:20220120T164337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T164337Z UID:11880-1649678400-1649768400@www.casappr.org SUMMARY:Volunteer Information Hour DESCRIPTION:CASA is seeking more volunteers to advocate for our community’s most vulnerable children. \nPlease join us for a Volunteer Information Session to 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. \nDuring the information session\, you’ll hear about the experiences of CASA volunteers\, find our what they do and how they make a difference\, and you will have the opportunity to ask lots of questions. \nIf you’d like to get a head start\, go ahead and check out this webpage to learn a little about the program before our event! \nThis info session will be held in person at the CASA office at 418 South Weber Street. Because food will be served\, an RSVP is required in order to attend. Please RSVP with the form below. \n\n\n \n \n RSVP to Volunteer Orientation\n \n InstagramThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Your Name*What county in Colorado do you live in?El PasoTellerOtherWhich Orientation do you want to attend?*CHOOSE ONE OF THESEVirtual Orientation on March 26Teller County volunteer Orientation on March 31Orientation at CASA on April 1Virtual Orientation on April 11Orientation at CASA on April 16Virtual Orientation on April 23Coffee with CASA on May 14th at Loyal CoffeeCoffee with CASA on June 17 in Woodland ParkPlease list names of any guests who will attend with you.Your Email*\n \n Phone NumberHow did you hear about this orientation?*Networking Event or GroupPrint NewspaperI saw an ad somewhere on the internetI got a postcard in the mailI got on emailStreaming Audio (like Pandora or Apple Podcasts)Streaming Video (like YouTube or Netflix)Local TV News SegmentLocal Radio Station (not KRCC/NPR)KRCC/NPRNational CASA WebsiteColorado CASA WebsiteSocial MediaPersonal ReferralPreviously served as a CASAIdealist\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://www.casappr.org/event/volunteer-information-hour-8/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220406T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220406T133000 DTSTAMP:20260406T045501 CREATED:20220111T212441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220111T212441Z UID:11875-1649228400-1649251800@www.casappr.org SUMMARY:Light of Hope DESCRIPTION:The 2022 Light of Hope event is being planned in-person with COVID precautions in place. Both breakfast and lunch events will take place April 6th at The Antlers in downtown Colorado Springs. Should it become necessary to change to a virtual format\, all registered guests will be updated. \nSign up for breakfast (7:30-8:30 AM) here: https://casaofthepikespeakregion.salsalabs.org/lohbreakfast2022/index.html \nSign up for lunch (12:30-1:30 PM) here: https://casaofthepikespeakregion.salsalabs.org/lohlunch2022/index.html URL:https://www.casappr.org/event/light-of-hope-2/ LOCATION:Antlers Hotel\, 4 S Cascade Ave.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80903\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220404T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220413T170000 DTSTAMP:20260406T045501 CREATED:20220315T155935Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220315T155935Z UID:11969-1649059200-1649869200@www.casappr.org SUMMARY:Bunny Shop DESCRIPTION:Hey Advocates… Hop on down to the Bunny Shop between April 4th and April 13th. The shop is open on those weekdays from 8-5 in the Kid’s Closet. Come grab some springtime gifts in the form of pajamas\, books\, stuffed animals\, activities\, blankets\, pillowcases\, and more for the kids on your cases! \n  \n  URL:https://www.casappr.org/event/bunny-shop/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220402T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220402T120000 DTSTAMP:20260406T045501 CREATED:20220315T170247Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220315T170247Z UID:11970-1648890000-1648900800@www.casappr.org SUMMARY:Helping Children Thrive DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, April 2nd from 9am-12pm \nCASA Training Room \nPlease use The Hanger Door for entry and exit \nPlease RSVP to Brittany Santos at brittanys@casappr.org \nThis class examines what children need to reach their potential from three perspectives: their interests and how these are nurtured (Sparks); assets to draw upon as they grow (Developmental Assets); and how children experience unconditional love (The Five Love Languages of Children).  We’ll look at research findings from studies of three million kids\, draw from writings of child/family psychology professionals\, and share relevant life experiences. We’ll also look at Matthew Kelly’s writings on “becoming the best version of yourself” and Zimmy Zimberg’s “All Kids Need – A to Z.” \nThis class will provide insights and resources for anyone wanting to help children thrive\, whether they are struggling or doing okay. Findings are presented with handouts that can be readily shared with foster children’s birth parents or relatives\, foster parents\, and/or case professionals. URL:https://www.casappr.org/event/helping-children-thrive-3/ LOCATION:CASA of the Pikes Peak Region\, 418 South Weber St.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80903\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220316T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220316T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T045501 CREATED:20220120T164125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T164125Z UID:11879-1647432000-1647435600@www.casappr.org SUMMARY:Volunteer Information Hour DESCRIPTION:CASA is seeking more volunteers to advocate for our community’s most vulnerable children. \nPlease join us for a Volunteer Information Session to 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. \nDuring the information session\, you’ll hear about the experiences of CASA volunteers\, find our what they do and how they make a difference\, and you will have the opportunity to ask lots of questions. \nIf you’d like to get a head start\, go ahead and check out this webpage to learn a little about the program before our event! \nThis info session will be held in person at the CASA office at 418 South Weber Street. Because food will be served\, an RSVP is required in order to attend. Please RSVP with the form below. \n\n \n \n RSVP to Volunteer Orientation\n \n InstagramThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Your Name*What county in Colorado do you live in?El PasoTellerOtherWhich Orientation do you want to attend?*CHOOSE ONE OF THESEVirtual Orientation on March 26Teller County volunteer Orientation on March 31Orientation at CASA on April 1Virtual Orientation on April 11Orientation at CASA on April 16Virtual Orientation on April 23Coffee with CASA on May 14th at Loyal CoffeeCoffee with CASA on June 17 in Woodland ParkPlease list names of any guests who will attend with you.Your Email*\n \n Phone NumberHow did you hear about this orientation?*Networking Event or GroupPrint NewspaperI saw an ad somewhere on the internetI got a postcard in the mailI got on emailStreaming Audio (like Pandora or Apple Podcasts)Streaming Video (like YouTube or Netflix)Local TV News SegmentLocal Radio Station (not KRCC/NPR)KRCC/NPRNational CASA WebsiteColorado CASA WebsiteSocial MediaPersonal ReferralPreviously served as a CASAIdealist\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://www.casappr.org/event/volunteer-information-hour-7/ LOCATION:CASA of the Pikes Peak Region\, 418 South Weber St.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80903\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220228T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220228T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T045501 CREATED:20211115T010404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T170420Z UID:11802-1646069400-1646074800@www.casappr.org SUMMARY:Virtual Annual CASA-wide Volunteer Impact Event DESCRIPTION:Virtual Annual CASA-Wide Volunteer Impact Event \nMonday\, February 28th\, 2022 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm \nIf you’re a D&N Advocate\, SEPT Facilitator\, Life Long Links Volunteer\, The Hanger Volunteer\, Milton Foster Children’s Fund Volunteer\, or Children and Families in Transition Volunteer — mark your calendar for February 28th! \nPlease join us on Zoom where we will be hearing from Executive Director Angela Rose as she shares the impact CASA has had in the community over the last year.  We will enjoy some delicious dessert as we celebrate the incredible accomplishments of this organization.  We love our volunteers\, and we are so grateful for the passion you bring to the work that you do!  You are making an impact! \nPlease RSVP and get the Zoom link by emailing Crystal Erickson at crystale@casappr.org \n  URL:https://www.casappr.org/event/annual-casa-wide-volunteer-impact-event-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220215T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220215T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T045501 CREATED:20220112T195859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220128T232419Z UID:11877-1644946200-1644951600@www.casappr.org SUMMARY:Judicial Professional Panel DESCRIPTION:Join us over Zoom for a professional panel of some of the players in our D&N cases. Judge Curtis\, Elizabeth Velez\, GAL\, Steve Benson\, Respondent Parent Counsel\, Callie McNabb from DHS and Jackie De’Anda\, MSW from CASA will speak about their roles in the system and how they relate to our role as CASA. A Q&A will be facilitated towards the end of the panel. We hope to see you there! \nTo RSVP\, please email CarmelitaC@casappr.org before Friday\, February 11. \nGood afternoon CASA Advocates\, \nThis meeting will be held VIRTUALLY\, NOT IN PERSON. Please DO NOT come to the CASA office for the training. Instead\, feel free to enjoy the training from the comfort of your home or location of your choosing.  Below is the Zoom link for the training. \n  \nJoin Zoom Meeting \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/5347228791?pwd=TW43Z25JUXlDUzRmQzFBSG5XcHJDZz09 \nMeeting ID: 534 722 8791 \nPasscode: 1234 \nOne tap mobile \n+12532158782\,\,5347228791#\,\,\,\,*1234# US (Tacoma) \n+13462487799\,\,5347228791#\,\,\,\,*1234# US (Houston) \nDial by your location \n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) \n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) \n+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) \n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) \n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) \n+1 646 558 8656 US (New York) \nMeeting ID: 534 722 8791 \nPasscode: 1234 \nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kc9PFvJCEG URL:https://www.casappr.org/event/judicial-professional-panel/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220215T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220215T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T045501 CREATED:20210901T032338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220110T213613Z UID:11752-1644926400-1644930000@www.casappr.org SUMMARY:Volunteer Information Hour DESCRIPTION:CASA is seeking more volunteers to advocate for our community’s most vulnerable children. \nPlease join us for a Volunteer Information Session to 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. \nDuring the information session\, you’ll hear about the experiences of CASA volunteers\, find our what they do and how they make a difference\, and you will have the opportunity to ask lots of questions. \nIf you’d like to get a head start\, go ahead and check out this webpage to learn a little about the program before our event! \nThis info session will be held in person at the CASA office at 418 South Weber Street. Because food will be served\, an RSVP is required in order to attend. Please RSVP with the form below. \n\n \n \n RSVP to Volunteer Orientation\n \n LinkedInThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Your Name*What county in Colorado do you live in?El PasoTellerOtherWhich Orientation do you want to attend?*CHOOSE ONE OF THESEVirtual Orientation on March 26Teller County volunteer Orientation on March 31Orientation at CASA on April 1Virtual Orientation on April 11Orientation at CASA on April 16Virtual Orientation on April 23Coffee with CASA on May 14th at Loyal CoffeeCoffee with CASA on June 17 in Woodland ParkPlease list names of any guests who will attend with you.Your Email*\n \n Phone NumberHow did you hear about this orientation?*Networking Event or GroupPrint NewspaperI saw an ad somewhere on the internetI got a postcard in the mailI got on emailStreaming Audio (like Pandora or Apple Podcasts)Streaming Video (like YouTube or Netflix)Local TV News SegmentLocal Radio Station (not KRCC/NPR)KRCC/NPRNational CASA WebsiteColorado CASA WebsiteSocial MediaPersonal ReferralPreviously served as a CASAIdealist\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://www.casappr.org/event/volunteer-information-hour-6/ LOCATION:CASA of the Pikes Peak Region\, 418 South Weber St.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80903\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220125T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220125T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T045501 CREATED:20210901T195422Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211122T194055Z UID:11755-1643112000-1643115600@www.casappr.org SUMMARY:Virtual Volunteer Information Session DESCRIPTION:CASA is seeking more volunteers to advocate for our community’s most vulnerable children. \nPlease join us for a Volunteer Information Session to 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. \nDuring the information session\, you’ll hear about the experiences of CASA volunteers\, find our what they do and how they make a difference\, and you will have the opportunity to ask lots of questions. \nIf you’d like to get a head start\, go ahead and check out this webpage to learn a little about the program before our event! \nThis info session will be held over Zoom. To receive the zoom login information\, please RSVP with the form below: \n\n \n \n RSVP to Volunteer Orientation\n \n InstagramThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Your Name*What county in Colorado do you live in?El PasoTellerOtherWhich Orientation do you want to attend?*CHOOSE ONE OF THESEVirtual Orientation on March 26Teller County volunteer Orientation on March 31Orientation at CASA on April 1Virtual Orientation on April 11Orientation at CASA on April 16Virtual Orientation on April 23Coffee with CASA on May 14th at Loyal CoffeeCoffee with CASA on June 17 in Woodland ParkPlease list names of any guests who will attend with you.Your Email*\n \n Phone NumberHow did you hear about this orientation?*Networking Event or GroupPrint NewspaperI saw an ad somewhere on the internetI got a postcard in the mailI got on emailStreaming Audio (like Pandora or Apple Podcasts)Streaming Video (like YouTube or Netflix)Local TV News SegmentLocal Radio Station (not KRCC/NPR)KRCC/NPRNational CASA WebsiteColorado CASA WebsiteSocial MediaPersonal ReferralPreviously served as a CASAIdealist\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://www.casappr.org/event/virtual-volunteer-information-session-11/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220120T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220120T183000 DTSTAMP:20260406T045501 CREATED:20211213T205429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220111T212736Z UID:11830-1642698000-1642703400@www.casappr.org SUMMARY:Engagement vs. Enmeshment DESCRIPTION:  \nPlease use The Hanger door for entry and exit \nIn this workshop\, advocates and PCs will spend some time reviewing the difference between active engagement and enmeshment when serving on a case. Scenarios prompting a group discussion around the many dynamics that can come up for an advocate will be provided. There will be time for advocates and PCs to share personal experiences and to ask for specific feedback related to their case(s). Please RSVP to Carmelita Carrillo at carmelitac@casappr.org URL:https://www.casappr.org/event/engagement-vs-enmeshment/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220118T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220118T183000 DTSTAMP:20260406T045501 CREATED:20211213T205248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220111T212710Z UID:11829-1642525200-1642530600@www.casappr.org SUMMARY:Placement Process for Children in Care DESCRIPTION:Please use The Hanger door for entry and exit \nThis in-service provides advocates an overview of the placement process at DHS to include\, but not limited to: reviewing residential programs\, foster agencies\, kinship search\, and adoptive home searches. This allows an opportunity for both agencies to work together as CASAs can assist the Child Placement Team in describing CASA kids to the potential placement. Please RSVP to Carmelita Carrillo at carmelitac@casappr.org URL:https://www.casappr.org/event/placement-process-for-children-in-care/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20211215T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20211221T160000 DTSTAMP:20260406T045501 CREATED:20211115T005426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211214T213255Z UID:11801-1639555200-1640102400@www.casappr.org SUMMARY:Santa's Shop DESCRIPTION:Santa’s Shop will be open for CASAs to get items for the kid’s on their cases. Make plans to come pick up toys\, clothing\, coats\, shoes\, books\, and more. The hours for this year’s Santa’s Shop are: \n\n\nWednesday\, Dec 15th: 10 AM-4 PM\nThursday\, Dec 16th: 8-10:30 AM and 2:30-4 PM\nFriday\, Dec 17th: 10 AM -4 PM\nMonday\, Dec 20th: 10 AM – 4 PM\nTuesday\, Dec 21st: 8 AM – 4 PM \n\n  URL:https://www.casappr.org/event/santas-shop/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20211214T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20211214T183000 DTSTAMP:20260406T045501 CREATED:20210604T141400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210604T141400Z UID:11693-1639501200-1639506600@www.casappr.org SUMMARY:Advocate Support Group DESCRIPTION:During the times of COVID\, things can be difficult for some. We have gathered Lois Gracz and Ginny Page to help facilitate the groups. The goal is provide monthly support for current advocates. Everything discussed is 100% confidential with an open floor. \nPlease RSVP to Kate Grondin at KatherineG@casappr.org URL:https://www.casappr.org/event/advocate-support-group-8/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20211207T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20211207T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T045501 CREATED:20210525T213007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211020T193716Z UID:11684-1638878400-1638882000@www.casappr.org SUMMARY:Volunteer Information Hour DESCRIPTION:CASA is seeking more volunteers to advocate for our community’s most vulnerable children. \nPlease join us for a Volunteer Information Session to 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. \nDuring the information session\, you’ll hear about the experiences of CASA volunteers\, find our what they do and how they make a difference\, and you will have the opportunity to ask lots of questions. \nIf you’d like to get a head start\, go ahead and check out this webpage to learn a little about the program before our event! \nThis info session will be held in person at the CASA office at 418 South Weber Street. Because food will be provided\, an RSVP is required in order to attend. Please RSVP with the form below. \n\n \n \n RSVP to Volunteer Orientation\n \n CommentsThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Your Name*What county in Colorado do you live in?El PasoTellerOtherWhich Orientation do you want to attend?*CHOOSE ONE OF THESEVirtual Orientation on March 26Teller County volunteer Orientation on March 31Orientation at CASA on April 1Virtual Orientation on April 11Orientation at CASA on April 16Virtual Orientation on April 23Coffee with CASA on May 14th at Loyal CoffeeCoffee with CASA on June 17 in Woodland ParkPlease list names of any guests who will attend with you.Your Email*\n \n Phone NumberHow did you hear about this orientation?*Networking Event or GroupPrint NewspaperI saw an ad somewhere on the internetI got a postcard in the mailI got on emailStreaming Audio (like Pandora or Apple Podcasts)Streaming Video (like YouTube or Netflix)Local TV News SegmentLocal Radio Station (not KRCC/NPR)KRCC/NPRNational CASA WebsiteColorado CASA WebsiteSocial MediaPersonal ReferralPreviously served as a CASAIdealist\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://www.casappr.org/event/volunteer-information-hour-5/ LOCATION:CASA of the Pikes Peak Region\, 418 South Weber St.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80903\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20211109T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20211109T183000 DTSTAMP:20260406T045501 CREATED:20210604T141302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210604T141302Z UID:11692-1636477200-1636482600@www.casappr.org SUMMARY:Advocate Support Group DESCRIPTION:During the times of COVID\, things can be difficult for some. We have gathered Lois Gracz and Ginny Page to help facilitate the groups. The goal is provide monthly support for current advocates. Everything discussed is 100% confidential with an open floor. \nPlease RSVP to Kate Grondin at KatherineG@casappr.org URL:https://www.casappr.org/event/advocate-support-group-7/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20211028T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20211028T183000 DTSTAMP:20260406T045501 CREATED:20211015T161107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211015T161107Z UID:11791-1635440400-1635445800@www.casappr.org SUMMARY:All D&N Volunteer Gathering DESCRIPTION:Please join the D&N team\, your fellow Advocates\, PCs\, and LLL Specialists for a fall-themed gathering to celebrate our successes over the last year\, share best practices\, and to just be social with one another!  This gathering will be held in-person in the CASA training room on October 28th from 5:00-6:30PM.  Snacks and drinks will be provided.  RSVPs can be sent to Brittany Santos at brittanys@casappr.org. URL:https://www.casappr.org/event/all-dn-volunteer-gathering/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20211026T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20211026T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T045501 CREATED:20211015T161339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211015T161339Z UID:11792-1635267600-1635274800@www.casappr.org SUMMARY:Minimum Sufficient Level of Care DESCRIPTION:This in-service will be located at the CASA office and will offer advocates and peer coordinators an opportunity to explore what the phrase ‘minimum sufficient level of care’ really means for children in the child welfare system. We will discuss how an advocate can remain objective when assessing a child’s physical safety\, emotional wellbeing\, and developmental needs. A review of state statutes will be provided as well as time to reflect on various scenarios that an advocate might encounter while doing their work. Snacks and drinks will be provided. \nPlease RSVP to Kate Grondin and KatherineG@casappr.org URL:https://www.casappr.org/event/minimum-sufficient-level-of-care-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20211021T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20211021T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T045501 CREATED:20211015T154403Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211015T154403Z UID:11789-1634832000-1634842800@www.casappr.org SUMMARY:fab'rik Shop With Heart DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.casappr.org/event/fabrik-shop-with-heart/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20211012T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20211012T183000 DTSTAMP:20260406T045501 CREATED:20210604T141225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210604T141225Z UID:11691-1634058000-1634063400@www.casappr.org SUMMARY:Advocate Support Group DESCRIPTION:During the times of COVID\, things can be difficult for some. We have gathered Lois Gracz and Ginny Page to help facilitate the groups. The goal is provide monthly support for current advocates. Everything discussed is 100% confidential with an open floor. \nPlease RSVP to Kate Grondin at KatherineG@casappr.org URL:https://www.casappr.org/event/advocate-support-group-6/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20211006T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20211006T193000 DTSTAMP:20260406T045501 CREATED:20210706T201719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210901T033047Z UID:11726-1633543200-1633548600@www.casappr.org SUMMARY:"Dudes and Brews" Volunteer Info Session DESCRIPTION:CASA is seeking more male volunteers to advocate for the most vulnerable boys in the Pikes Peak Region.  As a CASA volunteer\, you can show these boys the kind of safe\, respectful\, and responsible men they can become when they grow up. We’re looking for a few good men! Hundreds of children in the Pikes Peak Region enter foster care each year because of abuse or neglect. \n \nHalf of those children are boys. \nThese boys need strong role models to confide in and to speak up for them. When a boy feels accepted and has a good example for what kind of man he can become\, the cycle of fear and violence can be broken. \nYOU can be part of this important change in a boy’s life. \nYOU can be a CASA volunteer. \nJoin us for “Dudes and Brews” to learn how you can advocate for a boy in the Pikes Peak Region. RSVP required. \nDudes and Brews\nOctober 6\, 2021\n6:00 – 7:30\nThe Garden\n401 S. Nevada Ave.\nColorado Springs \nRSVP using this form: \n\n \n \n RSVP to Volunteer Orientation\n \n URLThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Your Name*What county in Colorado do you live in?El PasoTellerOtherWhich Orientation do you want to attend?*CHOOSE ONE OF THESEVirtual Orientation on March 26Teller County volunteer Orientation on March 31Orientation at CASA on April 1Virtual Orientation on April 11Orientation at CASA on April 16Virtual Orientation on April 23Coffee with CASA on May 14th at Loyal CoffeeCoffee with CASA on June 17 in Woodland ParkPlease list names of any guests who will attend with you.Your Email*\n \n Phone NumberHow did you hear about this orientation?*Networking Event or GroupPrint NewspaperI saw an ad somewhere on the internetI got a postcard in the mailI got on emailStreaming Audio (like Pandora or Apple Podcasts)Streaming Video (like YouTube or Netflix)Local TV News SegmentLocal Radio Station (not KRCC/NPR)KRCC/NPRNational CASA WebsiteColorado CASA WebsiteSocial MediaPersonal ReferralPreviously served as a CASAIdealist\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ \n \n\n  URL:https://www.casappr.org/event/dudes-brews/ LOCATION:The Garden\, 401 South Nevada Ave.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80903\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210929T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210930T150000 DTSTAMP:20260406T045501 CREATED:20210914T184116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210921T195731Z UID:11764-1632904200-1633014000@www.casappr.org SUMMARY:Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training DESCRIPTION:Please note: CASA in-services are for sworn-in CASA volunteers. \nASIST is a two day workshop that arms you with effective strategies to support someone experiencing thoughts of suicide. It is an evidenced based training model that creates suicide first aid caregivers to create awareness and provide tools for prevention to the individual. Space is limited! Each day’s session takes place from 8:30 AM until 3:00 PM at the Family Care Center (2860 South Circle Drive\, Colorado Springs\, CO 80906) \nPlease RSVP to Kate Grondin at KatherinG@casappr.org \n  \n  URL:https://www.casappr.org/event/applied-suicide-intervention-skills-training/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210925T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210925T183000 DTSTAMP:20260406T045501 CREATED:20210915T222357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210915T222357Z UID:11769-1632587400-1632594600@www.casappr.org SUMMARY:SEPT Facilitator Appreciation Event DESCRIPTION:If you are a SEPT Facilitator\, we hope you will join us for an appreciation event full of picnic style foods and beverages! It will be located at Bear Creek Park on Sept. 25 from 4:30-6:30. This invitation is extended to your friends and families as well. Please RSVP with the number of people you’re bringing to Zach by Sept. 17. His email is zacharyj@casappr.org. \nWhen you get to the park\, look for the CASA blue and silver pinwheels. We’ll be near the playground and basketball courts. We recommend bringing lawn chairs. This event will count as two hours toward the eight required hours for continuous education! URL:https://www.casappr.org/event/sept-facilitator-appreciation-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210921T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210921T190000 DTSTAMP:20260406T045501 CREATED:20210812T011341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210812T011341Z UID:11745-1632243600-1632250800@www.casappr.org SUMMARY:Court Report Writing In-Service DESCRIPTION:September 21st 5:00pm-7:00pm at the CASA Office \nWriting your court report can be a stressful part of the advocacy role. We will go through each section of the report and go over common mistakes made during the writing process. We will go over strategies in order to keep bias out of your writing and give ideas of how to properly get your points across in order to best serve the child/ren. \nPlease RSVP to Kate Grondin at Katherineg@casappr.org URL:https://www.casappr.org/event/court-report-writing-in-service/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210914T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210914T183000 DTSTAMP:20260406T045501 CREATED:20210604T141141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210604T141141Z UID:11690-1631638800-1631644200@www.casappr.org SUMMARY:Advocate Support Group DESCRIPTION:During the times of COVID\, things can be difficult for some. We have gathered Lois Gracz and Ginny Page to help facilitate the groups. The goal is provide monthly support for current advocates. Everything discussed is 100% confidential with an open floor. \nPlease RSVP to Kate Grondin at KatherineG@casappr.org URL:https://www.casappr.org/event/advocate-support-group-5/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210901T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210901T130000 DTSTAMP:20260406T045501 CREATED:20210719T161553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210719T161553Z UID:11736-1630497600-1630501200@www.casappr.org SUMMARY:Virtual Volunteer Info Hour DESCRIPTION:CASA is seeking more volunteers to advocate for our community’s most vulnerable children. \nPlease join us for a Volunteer Information Session to 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. \nDuring the information session\, you’ll hear about the experiences of CASA volunteers\, find our what they do and how they make a difference\, and you will have the opportunity to ask lots of questions. \nIf you’d like to get a head start\, go ahead and check out this webpage to learn a little about the program before our event! \nThis info session will be held over Zoom. To receive the zoom login information\, please RSVP with the form below: \n\n \n \n RSVP to Volunteer Orientation\n \n CommentsThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.Your Name*What county in Colorado do you live in?El PasoTellerOtherWhich Orientation do you want to attend?*CHOOSE ONE OF THESEVirtual Orientation on March 26Teller County volunteer Orientation on March 31Orientation at CASA on April 1Virtual Orientation on April 11Orientation at CASA on April 16Virtual Orientation on April 23Coffee with CASA on May 14th at Loyal CoffeeCoffee with CASA on June 17 in Woodland ParkPlease list names of any guests who will attend with you.Your Email*\n \n Phone NumberHow did you hear about this orientation?*Networking Event or GroupPrint NewspaperI saw an ad somewhere on the internetI got a postcard in the mailI got on emailStreaming Audio (like Pandora or Apple Podcasts)Streaming Video (like YouTube or Netflix)Local TV News SegmentLocal Radio Station (not KRCC/NPR)KRCC/NPRNational CASA WebsiteColorado CASA WebsiteSocial MediaPersonal ReferralPreviously served as a CASAIdealist\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://www.casappr.org/event/virtual-volunteer-info-hour/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210823T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210823T180000 DTSTAMP:20260406T045501 CREATED:20210611T032011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210611T032011Z UID:11701-1629734400-1629741600@www.casappr.org SUMMARY:2021 Volunteer Appreciation Event DESCRIPTION:Please join us for CASA’s 2021 Volunteer Appreciation Event! \nWe are so incredibly grateful for the wonderful work our volunteers do in this community.  You are on the front line\, delivering on our mission\, with passion\, commitment\, and determination each and every day!  And you have continued doing this work through a GLOBAL PANDEMIC!!  That deserves a celebration! \nObviously 2021 still looks very different than what we were used to prior to the pandemic\, so are continuing to hold off on one large in person event.  Instead\, we are planning three smaller in-person gatherings that you can choose from. \nThese events are for volunteers in every CASA program: Dependency & Neglect\, Supervised Exchange & Parenting Time\, Life Long Links\, The Hanger\, Milton Foster Children’s Fund\, Children & Families in Transition\, and office volunteers.  \nThe Garden is CASA’s newest neighbor.  Please come join us at this beer garden\, and we would love to buy you a snack from the food truck and visit for a bit.  You can park for free in the CASA parking lot and walk to The Garden on the corner of Costilla and Nevada.  The Garden has been a great neighbor to us\, and we look forward to supporting them as well. \nPlease RSVP by emailing Crystal Erickson crystale@casappr.org to let us know which day to expect you. \n\nTuesday\, August 10th (1:00pm – 3:00pm)\nWednesday\, August 18th (2:00pm – 4:00pm)\nMonday\, August 23rd (4:00pm – 6:00pm)\n\nStick around after the event and stop by the CASA office to reacclimate yourself to our in-person world again.  Some of our newest volunteers have never been inside\, and we would love to give you a tour! URL:https://www.casappr.org/event/2021-volunteer-appreciation-event-3/ LOCATION:The Garden\, 401 South Nevada Ave.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80903\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20210818T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20210818T160000 DTSTAMP:20260406T045501 CREATED:20210611T031902Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210611T031902Z UID:11700-1629295200-1629302400@www.casappr.org SUMMARY:2021 Volunteer Appreciation Event DESCRIPTION:Please join us for CASA’s 2021 Volunteer Appreciation Event! \nWe are so incredibly grateful for the wonderful work our volunteers do in this community.  You are on the front line\, delivering on our mission\, with passion\, commitment\, and determination each and every day!  And you have continued doing this work through a GLOBAL PANDEMIC!!  That deserves a celebration! \nObviously 2021 still looks very different than what we were used to prior to the pandemic\, so are continuing to hold off on one large in person event.  Instead\, we are planning three smaller in-person gatherings that you can choose from. \nThese events are for volunteers in every CASA program: Dependency & Neglect\, Supervised Exchange & Parenting Time\, Life Long Links\, The Hanger\, Milton Foster Children’s Fund\, Children & Families in Transition\, and office volunteers.  \nThe Garden is CASA’s newest neighbor.  Please come join us at this beer garden\, and we would love to buy you a snack from the food truck and visit for a bit.  You can park for free in the CASA parking lot and walk to The Garden on the corner of Costilla and Nevada.  The Garden has been a great neighbor to us\, and we look forward to supporting them as well. \nPlease RSVP by emailing Crystal Erickson crystale@casappr.org to let us know which day to expect you. \n\nTuesday\, August 10th (1:00pm – 3:00pm)\nWednesday\, August 18th (2:00pm – 4:00pm)\nMonday\, August 23rd (4:00pm – 6:00pm)\n\nStick around after the event and stop by the CASA office to reacclimate yourself to our in-person world again.  Some of our newest volunteers have never been inside\, and we would love to give you a tour! URL:https://www.casappr.org/event/2021-volunteer-appreciation-event-2/ LOCATION:The Garden\, 401 South Nevada Ave.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80903\, United States END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR