CASA of the Pikes Peak Region - Court Appointed Special Advocates

Advocate Support Group
2021-04-13 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Denver)
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.
Please RSVP to Kate Grondin at KatherineG@casappr.org

Igniting the Power of Us: Exploring our roles in the important work of equity, inclusivity, and diversity
2021-04-06 12:00 - 13:00
Igniting the Power of Us: Exploring our roles in the important work of equity, inclusivity & diversity
This keynote by Dr. Nita Mosby Tyler (Chief Catalyst and Founder of The Equity Project, LLC) takes participants on a journey of “deconstructing” the real meaning of equity, inclusivity and diversity. Participants will learn fascinating facts and insights that help us shift from learning and exploring to doing. The keynote is designed to inspire, intrigue and energize us during a complex time in history. We will explore everything from definitions, history, power bases, imposter syndrome and even address “diversity fatigue” – a thing that we all have at some point or another. Please RSVP to KatherineG@casappr.org and we will send the Zoom link.

Emancipation Resources In-Service
2021-02-23 17:00 - 18:30
Do you have a youth(s) on your case who may emancipate from the Foster Care system? Worried about their future(s)? Join us as we hear from DHS’s Chafee Program about resources and programs available to emancipating youth as well as techniques to encourage and support youth during this challenging time.
Please RSVP to Kate Grondin at KatherineG@casappr.org

Annual CASA-wide Volunteer Impact Event
2021-02-22 17:30 - 18:30
Calling all CFIT Volunteers, D&N Advocates, SEPT Facilitators, The Hanger Volunteers, Life Long Links Volunteers, and Milton Foster Children’s Fund Volunteers!
Save the date for February 22 and join us at 5:30 PM over Zoom for our Annual CASA-wide Volunteer Impact Event
We will hear from Executive Director Angela Rose as she shares the impact CASA has had in the community over the last year, as well as the many ways in which CASA rose to the challenge to continue fulfilling its mission during these trying times. You will also be able to complete your annual Mandatory Reporter Training as we celebrate the incredible accomplishments of this organization. We love our volunteers and are so grateful for the passion you bring to your work! You are making an impact!
Once you RSVP, you will receive the Zoom login information. Click here to RSVP now.

Volunteer Information Session
2021-02-09 14:00 - 15:00
CASA is seeking more volunteers to advocate for our community’s most vulnerable children.
We offer virtual volunteer information sessions, virtual volunteer trainings, and virtual swearing-in ceremonies.

Please join us over Zoom for a virtual 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.
During 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.
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 event!
This info session will be held on Zoom. To receive the login information, please RSVP with the form below.

RSVP to Volunteer Orientation

FacebookThis 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 THESEOrientation at CASA on April 16Virtual Orientation on April 23Orientation at CASA on May 5Coffee with CASA on May 14th at Loyal CoffeeVirtual Orientation on May 16Orientation at CASA on May 19Coffee with CASA on June 17 in Woodland ParkPlease list names of any guests who will attend with you.Your Email*

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

Δ

Minimum Sufficient Level of Care
2021-01-26 12:00 - 13:30
This In-Service will be an overview of Minimum Sufficient Level of care and why it is important. The training will consist of scenarios, discussions around struggles with MSL of Care and how to apply it to your case.
To receive the Zoom info, please RSVP to Kate Grondin at KatherineG@casappr.org

Beyond the Birds & the Bees: Becoming a Truly Trusted Adult
2021-01-21 15:30 - 17:00
As youth-serving professionals, we often field questions from young people that we may not always feel comfortable answering. This training is focused on answering tough questions that young people may ask regarding puberty, sexual health, risky behavior and / or other health-related questions. The training is intended to help adults develop the skills and knowledge to discuss these topics effectively and become a safe person for young people to ask these questions.
This training will take place over Zoom. Please RSVP to Kate Grondin at KatherineG@casappr.org

Volunteer Information Session
2021-01-11 15:00 - 16:00
CASA is seeking more volunteers to advocate for our community’s most vulnerable children.
We offer virtual volunteer information sessions, virtual volunteer trainings, and virtual swearing-in ceremonies.
Please join us over Zoom for a virtual 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.
During 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.
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 event!
This info session will be held on Zoom. To receive the login information, please RSVP with the form below.

RSVP to Volunteer Orientation

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 THESEOrientation at CASA on April 16Virtual Orientation on April 23Orientation at CASA on May 5Coffee with CASA on May 14th at Loyal CoffeeVirtual Orientation on May 16Orientation at CASA on May 19Coffee with CASA on June 17 in Woodland ParkPlease list names of any guests who will attend with you.Your Email*

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

Δ

Court Report Writing
2020-12-15 16:00 - 17:30
This in-service will cover the do’s and don’ts of the court report, how to professionally word your concerns and make sure to remain unbiased throughout your writing.
Please RSVP to Kate Grondin at KatherineG@casappr.org to receive the Zoom information.

Virtual Volunteer Information Session
2020-12-02 14:00 - 15:00
CASA is seeking more volunteers to advocate for our community’s most vulnerable children.
We offer virtual volunteer information sessions, virtual volunteer trainings, and virtual swearing-in ceremonies.
Please join us over Zoom for a virtual 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.
During 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.
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 event!
This info session will be held on Zoom. To receive the login information, please RSVP with the form below.

RSVP to Volunteer Orientation

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 THESEOrientation at CASA on April 16Virtual Orientation on April 23Orientation at CASA on May 5Coffee with CASA on May 14th at Loyal CoffeeVirtual Orientation on May 16Orientation at CASA on May 19Coffee with CASA on June 17 in Woodland ParkPlease list names of any guests who will attend with you.Your Email*

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

Δ

Enmeshment vs. Engagement
2020-11-30 17:00 - 18:30
Maintaining boundaries in your CASA role can be tricky sometimes. Taking an active role in a family’s life without becoming entangled can be difficult to balance. Come join us on Zoom as we review guidelines and discuss strategies for common scenarios.
Please RSVP to Kate Grondin at KatherineG@casappr.org

Virtual Volunteer Information Session
2020-10-22 11:00 - 12:00

Virtual Volunteer Information Session
2020-10-01 11:30 - 12:30
CASA is seeking more volunteers to advocate for our community’s most vulnerable children.
We offer virtual volunteer information sessions, virtual volunteer trainings, and virtual swearing-in ceremonies.
Please join us over Zoom for a virtual 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.
During 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.
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 event!
Please email Keri Kahn at kerik@casappr.org to let her know you will attend and she will send you the Zoom meeting ID and password.

Virtual Volunteer Information Session
2020-09-22 13:00 - 14:00, 2020-09-09 11:30 - 12:30, 2020-08-25 13:30 - 14:30, 2020-08-04 14:00 - 15:00, 2020-07-29 15:00 - 16:00, 2020-07-17 11:00 - 12:00
CASA is seeking more volunteers to advocate for our community’s most vulnerable children.
We offer virtual volunteer information sessions, virtual volunteer trainings, and virtual swearing-in ceremonies.

Please join us over Zoom for a virtual 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.
During 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.
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 event!
Please email Uriko Stout at urikos@casappr.org to let her know you will attend and she will send you the Zoom meeting ID and password.

Helping Children Thrive
2020-05-18 10:00 - 11:30
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 hearing from you.
HELPING CHILDREN THRIVE
How can you help children thrive? Helping Children Thrive introduces research-based findings and strategies for CASA Volunteers to use and share with parents and caregivers wanting to help children reach their full potential, whether the children are struggling or doing okay. The class will be presented using ZOOM video-teleconferencing in two interactive 90-minute sessions. Students will be asked to select one child to focus on during the class to facilitate discussion.
This class examines 1) Helping children become the best version of themselves, 2) identifying and nurturing children’s interests, 3) developmental assets that correlate with thriving, 4) the need for children to experience unconditional love and examining how children express love and experience feeling loved, and 5) things all kids need while growing up. We’ll look at research findings from studies of three million students, draw from writings of child/family psychology professionals, and share relevant life experiences about our work with children in out-of-home placement.
Resources will be provided to facilitate applying the concepts we discuss to our work advocating for children and sharing them with the children’s caregivers.
The class is presented by Bob Sallee, former foster parent, CASA volunteer and Peer Coordinator. Bob will be available 30 minutes before each session to familiarize participants with ZOOM who have limited experience using it.
Course completion certificates and three hours of continuing education credit will be provided.

Volunteer Information Session
2020-03-11 11:30 - 13:00 | CASA of the Pikes Peak Region, 418 South Weber St., Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
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 event!
So that we order enough food, an RSVP is required. Please email Uriko Stout at urikos@casappr.org to let her know you’ll attend.

In Her Shoes In-Service
2020-03-09 17:00 - 19:00 | CASA of the Pikes Peak Region, 418 South Weber St., Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
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

Coffee With CASA
2020-03-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Cafe Leo, 320 West Midland Ave., Woodland Park, 80863, United States
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

CASA-wide Volunteer Impact Event
2020-03-02 17:30 - 19:00 | broadmoor community church, 315 Lake Ave., Colorado Springs, CO, 80906
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 and enjoy dessert as we celebrate the incredible accomplishments of this organization. We love our volunteers and are so grateful for the passion you bring to your work! You are making an impact!

Please click here to RSVP now.

Support Group for Advocates Working with Teens
2020-02-19 17:00 - 18:00 | CASA of the Pikes Peak Region, 418 South Weber St., Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
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

Volunteer Information Session
2020-01-10 11:00 - 12:30 | CASA of the Pikes Peak Region, 418 South Weber St., Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
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 the program before our lunch event!
So that we order enough food, an RSVP IS REQUIRED. Please email Uriko Stout at urikos@casappr.org to let her know you’ll attend.

Life Long Links Workshop
2019-12-09 17:30 - 20:30 | CASA of the Pikes Peak Region, 418 South Weber St., Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
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 get started with doing outreach to possible connections/reconnections. If your CASA child could benefit from this type of active advocacy, please join us on the 9th. We would love to see you! Please RSVP to Katherine Grondin at Katherineg@casappr.org.

Minimum Sufficient Level of Care In Service
2019-11-18 16:00 - 18:00 | CASA of the Pikes Peak Region, 418 South Weber St., Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
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 the difference between the two and pointers to stay on track.
Please join Michael Maestas and Lois Gracz for this two-for-one training experience
RSVP to Kate Grondin KatherineG@casappr.org

Fostering Futures
2019-11-16 08:30 - 16:30
Fostering Futures
Please enter and exit through The Hanger door
The Fostering Futures program engages CASA volunteers as advocates for and advisors to foster youth ages 14 – 21. The program is built around the framework of helping youth identify supportive, lifelong adult connections, and to develop specific plans for their transition to become independent, successful adults. A key principle of the training and work with older youth is the “possible selves” model to help young people achieve their full potential. This training will arm you with the unique tools and knowledge to connect with and work with youth in our system.
Unlike previous years, this training will be offered bi-annually instead of quarterly, so please do not hesitate to join us!
RSVP to Kate Grondin KatherineG@casappr.org

Shop with Heart Fundraiser at fab'rik
2019-11-07 17:00 - 20:00 | University Village, 5278 North Nevada Ave., Colorado Springs, CO
Join style lovers and CASA supporters alike at fab’rik in University Village this Thursday, November 7 for a CASA fundraiser! 20% of all sales between 5 and 9 PM will be donated to CASA of the Pikes Peak Region!
