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:20221026T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221026T133000 DTSTAMP:20260404T023635 CREATED:20210907T183347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220523T164919Z UID:11758-1666787400-1666791000@www.casappr.org SUMMARY:Light of Hope North 2022 DESCRIPTION:The 11th Annual Light of Hope North fundraising event is on Oct. 26\, 2022 in Black Forest. Save the date. More information will be available soon! \n  URL:https://www.casappr.org/event/light-of-hope-north-2022/ LOCATION:Wedgewood Weddings Black Forest\, CO\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221019T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221019T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T023635 CREATED:20221010T193906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221010T193906Z UID:12188-1666195200-1666206000@www.casappr.org SUMMARY:fab'rik Shop With Heart DESCRIPTION:fab’rik Shop With Heart \n20% of sales made between 4 PM and 7 PM on Wednesday\, October 19th\, will be donated to CASA of the Pikes Peak Region. \nfab’rik is located in University Village at 5278 North Nevada Ave. Suite 130 \nwww.fabrikstyle.com \n  URL:https://www.casappr.org/event/fabrik-shop-with-heart-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221013T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221013T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T023635 CREATED:20220912T175302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T175302Z UID:12158-1665680400-1665687600@www.casappr.org SUMMARY:Domestic Violence 101 DESCRIPTION:Thursday October 13\, 2022\n5:00 PM to 7:00 PM \nSponsor:  Tara Loo.\nGuest presenters:  Howard Black and Janet Kerr \nDescription:  DV 101 is intended to acquaint participants with the power and control dynamics that underlie the vast majority of abusive relationships\, as well as how this may affect children that volunteers worl with and how to best work with the children and parents when domestic violence in an aspect of their case. \nCASA training room \nRSVP to Lisa Pecoraro at lisap@casappr.org \n***PLEASE ENTER THROUGH THE HANGER DOOR​​​​​*** URL:https://www.casappr.org/event/domestic-violence-101/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221005T073000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221005T083000 DTSTAMP:20260404T023635 CREATED:20210907T183608Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220823T154229Z UID:11760-1664955000-1664958600@www.casappr.org SUMMARY:Light of Hope Teller 2022 DESCRIPTION:The fourth annual Light of Hope Teller fundraising breakfast is on October 5\, 2022 at the Ute Pass Cultural Center in Woodland Park. RSVP or sign up to host a table here: https://casaofthepikespeakregion.salsalabs.org/loht2022/index.html URL:https://www.casappr.org/event/light-of-hope-teller-2022/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220929T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220929T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T023635 CREATED:20220808T183217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220808T183217Z UID:12141-1664472600-1664478000@www.casappr.org SUMMARY:Engagement vs. Enmeshment DESCRIPTION:Engagement vs. Enmeshment\nThursday September 29\, 2022\n5:30pm to 7:00pm \nEnmeshment- To involve with unclear boundaries.\nEngagement – Choosing to commit to something without pushing boundaries.\nHow can we tell the difference? \nJoin us in the CASA Training Room for this conversation which will include scenarios and personal examples from the trainer. \nRSVP to Lisa Pecoraro at lisap@casappr.org \n**Please enter and exit through The Hanger Door** URL:https://www.casappr.org/event/engagement-vs-enmeshment-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220923T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220923T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T023635 CREATED:20220808T183101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220808T183101Z UID:12140-1663954200-1663961400@www.casappr.org SUMMARY:Building Smart and Responsible Digital Citizens DESCRIPTION:Building Smart and Responsible Digital Citizens with Guest facilitator David Galvan\nFriday September 23\, 2022\n5:30pm-7:30pm \nTechnology\, social media\, and smart phones — these have all exponentially became more and more of our everyday life. At this insane rate and change it can make parenting\, mentoring\, and advocating a little challenging. How do we know what’s healthy and unhealthy for our students?  What do we need to be aware of? We will learn ways to notice and have conversations with our students to build responsible digital citizens. \nRSVP to Lisa Pecoraro at lisap@casappr.org \n**Please enter and exit through The Hanger Door** URL:https://www.casappr.org/event/building-smart-and-responsible-digital-citizens/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220917T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220917T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T023635 CREATED:20220505T182417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220505T182417Z UID:12054-1663435800-1663450200@www.casappr.org SUMMARY:1st Annual Night of Hope - "CASA Goes Country" DESCRIPTION:Join CASA at the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame this September for live music\, BBQ\, dancing\, games\, and an auction. Visit the event webpage for more information and to purchase tickets: https://casaofthepikespeakregion.salsalabs.org/noh22/index.html \n  \n  URL:https://www.casappr.org/event/1st-annual-night-of-hope-casa-goes-country/ LOCATION:Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame\, 101 Pro Rodeo Drive\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80919\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220908T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220908T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T023635 CREATED:20220808T182926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220808T182926Z UID:12139-1662658200-1662663600@www.casappr.org SUMMARY:D&N Volunteer Gathering DESCRIPTION:D&N Volunteer Gathering\nThursday September 8\, 2022\n5:30pm-7:00pm \nIf you are an Advocate\, Peer Coordinator or LLL Specialist\, please join the D&N team in the CASA Training Room for a gathering to share best practices\, share successes\, and support each other. \nRSVP to Lisa Pecoraro at lisap@casappr.org \n***PLEASE ENTER THROUGH THE HANGER DOOR​​​​​ \n  URL:https://www.casappr.org/event/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:20220820T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220820T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T023635 CREATED:20220711T193349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220711T193349Z UID:12108-1660993200-1661000400@www.casappr.org SUMMARY:CASA 2022 Volunteer Appreciation Event DESCRIPTION:We 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 commitment and determination\, each and every day!  It has been a while since we have been able to have a large in-person gathering\, and we look forward to seeing you there and feeling the energy of this group of caring and passionate people all in one place again. \nThis event is 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.    \n  \nDATE: Saturday\, 08/20/2022 \nTIME: 11:00am – 1:00pm \nLOCATION: SCP Hotel at 2850 S Circle Dr\, Colorado Springs\, 80906 \nMENU: Salad and Pasta bar \nRSVP: By Monday\, 08/15/2022 to Crystal Erickson at crystale@casappr.org URL:https://www.casappr.org/event/casa-2022-volunteer-appreciation-event/ LOCATION:SCP Hotel\, 2850 S. Circle Dr.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80906\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220604T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220604T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T023635 CREATED:20220512T155442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220512T155442Z UID:12060-1654333200-1654344000@www.casappr.org SUMMARY:CASA Community Outreach Seminar DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 4 from 9am-Noon\nCASA of the Pikes Peak Region\, 418 South Weber St.\nColorado Springs\, CO 80903 United States  \nThis event is bringing together our community partners to provide information to our CASA volunteers about beneficial resources that do not necessarily require a referral from DHS. This is a great opportunity for our CASA volunteers to be aware of these agencies and learn how each agency can assist their CASA kids and families. Each community agency will have their own booth which may include brochures\, pamphlets\, and other information that they believe would be helpful to get our volunteers knowledgeable on their services. The following agencies will be at this event: \nMile High Youth Corp\nPikes Peak Suicide Prevention\nProject Diakonia\nThe Resource Exchange\nTESSA\nJob​Corps\nKristina Chung (offering assistance with college admissions process)\nPPCC High School Programs Director\nWillow Creek Wellness\nand more to follow. \nPlease RSVP to Lisa Pecoraro at LisaP@casappr.org URL:https://www.casappr.org/event/casa-community-outreach-seminar/ 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:20220517T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220517T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T023635 CREATED:20220331T171706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220331T171706Z UID:12015-1652788800-1652792400@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. In order to receive the Zoom login information\, please RSVP with the form below. \n\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-information-session-12/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20220516T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220516T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T023635 CREATED:20220420T211149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T211149Z UID:12047-1652713200-1652720400@www.casappr.org SUMMARY:Equity\, Inclusion\, and Diversity Training with Dr. MelindaJoy Mingo DESCRIPTION:Training: May 16th\, 3-5pm\, CASA Training Room \nThe Inclusion Corner – Up close and personal \nEquity\, Inclusion and Diversity\, everything you wanted to ask but were afraid to. \nDescription: The topic of Equity\, Inclusion and Diversity goes beyond just ‘looking good to the public’. Real diversity is intentionally learning\, growing\, and becoming more comfortable leading and serving diverse populations. \nWe will have an interactive and meaningful training on ways to create safe spaces and brave spaces\, six steps to cultural growth\, getting rid of the “elephant in the room”\, diversity beyond race\, providing a sense of belonging and inclusion\, and how CASA can reimagine and dream big for cultural intentionality.  \nBring your questions\, notebooks\, and favorite stuffed animal to this session\, that will be led by CASA EID consultant Dr. MelindaJoy Mingo. \nPlease RSVP to Michael Maestas at michaelm@casappr.org. URL:https://www.casappr.org/event/equity-inclusion-and-diversity-training-with-dr-melindajoy-mingo/ 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:20220504T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220504T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T023635 CREATED:20220315T171003Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220315T171003Z UID:11973-1651685400-1651690800@www.casappr.org SUMMARY:Substance Abuse DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 4th from 5:30-7:00pm \nCASA Training Room \nPlease use The Hanger Door for entry and exit \nPlease RSVP to Brittany Santos at brittanys@casappr.org \nBack by popular demand\, substance abuse provider\, Alan Cook\, will discuss salient aspects of substance abuse relative to CASA cases and the CASA role URL:https://www.casappr.org/event/substance-abuse/ 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:20220423T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20220423T163000 DTSTAMP:20260404T023635 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:20260404T023635 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:20260404T023635 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:20260404T023635 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 RSVP to Volunteer Orientation\n \n EmailThis 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:20260404T023635 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:20260404T023635 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:20260404T023635 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:20260404T023635 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 EmailThis 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:20260404T023635 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:20260404T023635 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:20260404T023635 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 X/TwitterThis 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:20260404T023635 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 NameThis 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:20260404T023635 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:20260404T023635 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:20260404T023635 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:20260404T023635 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:20260404T023635 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 EmailThis 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 END:VCALENDAR