CASA of the Pikes Peak Region - Court Appointed Special Advocates

Volunteer Information Session
2024-05-08 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver) | CASA of the Pikes Peak Region, 418 South Weber St., Colorado Springs, CO, 80903, United States
CASA is seeking more volunteers to advocate for our community’s most vulnerable children.
Please 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.
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 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.

RSVP to Volunteer Orientation

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 THESEOrientation 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 Park"Dudes & Brews" on June 25Please 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

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CASA Resource Fair
2024-04-24 15:00 - 18:00 | CO
WEDNESDAY APRIL 24, 3PM TO 6PM
CASA Training Room
RSVP to Lisa Pecoraro at Lisap@casappr.org

GAL/CFY Panel VIRTUAL
2024-04-17 11:30 - 12:30 | CO
GAL/CFY Panel VIRTUAL
April 17, 2024 11:30 AM.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAlceyspzkqHNfPdpNpS9jnZbAfuGc9ATE1#/registration

Positive Youth Development (PYD) 101 VIRTUAL
2024-04-10 10:00 - 12:30 | CO
Positive Youth Development (PYD) 101 VIRTUAL

Wed April 10th, 2024- 10-12:30pm

Positive youth development is a strengths-based view of adolescence. This approach focuses on helping youth acquire the knowledge and skills they need to become healthy and productive adults.

Positive youth development guides communities and organizations in how they organize services, opportunities and support to engage youth in reaching their full potential.

Positive youth development incorporates the development of skills, opportunities and authentic relationships into programs, practices and policies

Date and Time: Wed. April 10th, 2024- 10-12:30pm

Location: Virtual – Register here: https://forms.gle/1K4S6GsV4SqwTAxK7

Positive Youth Development (PYD) 101 VIRTUAL
2024-04-03 10:00 - 12:30 | CO
Positive Youth Development (PYD) 101 VIRTUAL
Wed April 3rd, 2024- 10-12:30pm

Positive youth development is a strengths-based view of adolescence. This approach focuses on helping youth acquire the knowledge and skills they need to become healthy and productive adults.

Positive youth development guides communities and organizations in how they organize services, opportunities and support to engage youth in reaching their full potential.

Positive youth development incorporates the development of skills, opportunities and authentic relationships into programs, practices and policies

Date and Time: Wed. April 3rd, 2024- 10-12:30pm

Location: Virtual – Register here: https://forms.gle/19YhTTM2twSXnoLV8

Positive Youth Development
2024-03-30 09:00 - 11:30 | CO
Positive Youth Development (PYD) 101 VIRTUAL
Saturday March 30th, 2024- 9-11:30am
Positive youth development is a strengths-based view of adolescence. This approach focuses on helping youth acquire the knowledge and skills they need to become healthy and productive adults.
Positive youth development guides communities and organizations in how they organize services, opportunities and support to engage youth in reaching their full potential.
Positive youth development incorporates the development of skills, opportunities and authentic relationships into programs, practices and policies
Date and Time: Saturday March 30th, 2024- 9-11:30am
Location: Virtual – Register here: https://forms.gle/AcMaoRYYTK6uwSCFA

Highly Mobile Youth and Early Childhood Education Services
2024-03-20 11:30 - 12:30 | CO
Highly Mobile Youth and Early Childhood Education Services VIRTUAL
March 20, 2024 11:30 AM
REGISTER HERE: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAtf-GgqDsvGt2Iqs7CiAX56FOdQvI2ZVeI#/registration

Youth Behavioral Health Continuum Services and Supports
2024-03-19 12:00 - 14:00 | CO
A SAMHSA-Sponsored Learning Series – Youth Behavioral Health Continuum Services and Supports VIRTUAL
Webinar #1: Assuring A Child Welfare Competent Mental Health Workforce: An Overview of the National Adoption Competency Mental Health Training (NTI)

Tuesday, March 19, 2024 2 p.m. Eastern Time (12:00 noon mountain time)

REGISTER HERE:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAkduiupzsvG9Di4THm8XQHKnHM1tSPngfm?utm_source=SAMHSA&utm_campaign=e8759c141c-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2024_03_06_07_50&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-e8759c141c-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D#/registration

The National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD), the National Council for Mental Wellbeing (The National Council) and the Innovations Institute have partnered to develop a four-part series titled Youth Behavioral Health Continuum Services and Supports Learning Series which focuses on the role of multiple sectors in addressing comprehensive youth behavioral health and well-being. The information below is for Webinar #1.

The challenges faced by adopted, foster, and guardianship families due to traumatic life experiences, early losses and multiple moves can lead to developmental, health and behavioral challenges, and serious emotional disturbance (SED) all impacting family stability. It’s crucial for child welfare and mental health professionals to enhance their skills and understanding of the adoption journey, as it benefits everyone involved as the transition from foster care to permanent adoption is a critical life event. Implementing adoption-competent education, resources, and support services plays a vital role in strengthening and stabilizing families.

This interactive and engaging webinar highlights these challenges and the National Adoption Competency Mental Health Training Initiative (NTI) which aims to provide the foundational knowledge, skills, and understanding necessary to improve assessment and intervention, ultimately promoting family stability and the well-being of children and youth in foster care, adoptive, and guardianship relationships.

CASA Boundaries
2024-03-14 17:30 - 19:00 | CO
(formerly called engagement vs. enmeshment)
March 14, 2024 5:30 to 7:00
CASA Training Room
Enmeshment- To involve with unclear boundaries.
Engagement – Choosing to commit to something without pushing boundaries.
How can we tell the difference?
Join us in the CASA Training Room for this conversation which will include scenarios and personal examples from the trainer.
In the CASA Training Room. RSVP to Lisap@casappr.org

AAYL 31st Annual African American Youth Leadership Conference
2024-03-09 08:00 - 16:30 | CO
AAYL 31st Annual African American Youth Leadership Conference! IN PERSON
March 9, 2024, 8:00AM to 4:30PM
Location: Colorado College, Colorado Springs, CO – Armstrong Hall
REGISTER HERE: https://www.aaylc-co.org/upcomingevents
From captivating speakers to interactive workshops, the 2024 AAYLC is your chance to ignite your passion, unleash your talents, and shape a brighter future. Join us for a day filled with inspiration, empowerment, and connections with like-minded individuals who are destined to make waves.
Why attend? Interactive Workshops, Inspiration and Empowerment, Connections with Like-minded Individuals, Amplify Your Voice
Come and be a part of an incredible experience that will leave a lasting impact.
FREE registration is open for: Students, The Village (parents, kinship, caregivers, guardians, and community members), Volunteers

Beyond the Birds and the Bees
2024-03-05 12:00 - 14:00 | CO
Beyond the Birds and the Bees -Becoming a Truly Askable Adult VIRTUAL
March 5, 2024 from 12:00 – 2:00 PM
As youth-serving professionals, we often field questions from young people that we may not always feel comfortable answering. The Beyond the Birds & the Bees training is a 2-hour workshop 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.
Date and Time: March 5, 2024 from 12:00 – 2:00 PM
Location: Virtual Click Here Beyond the Birds and the Bees: Becoming a Truly Askable Adult (google.com)

2nd Annual Juvenile Delinquency Summit
2024-03-01 09:00 - 16:00 | CO
2nd Annual Juvenile Delinquency Summit IN PERSON
March 1 2024 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Telsa Building, 2560 International Cr. Colorado Springs. Free parking in lot behind building.
Register Here: 4JD Juvenile Delinquency Summit (constantcontactpages.com)

Co-Regulation for CASA’s VIRTUAL
2024-02-28 11:30 - 13:30 | CO
Co-Regulation for CASA’s VIRTUAL
February 28, 2024 11:30 AM

How to Create Safety for Youth During Transitions
In this presentation you will learn what safety is, what the threats to safety are, how to help create and maintain safety when interacting with youth, and how to help youth, and others involved in the youth’s life, to create a safe space within their environments. You will learn about the importance of the window of tolerance and co-regulation, and practice co-regulation activities that you and the youth can do together. Finally, you will learn how you can help prepare youth for transitions between these different environments.
REGISTER HERE: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwuf-utpzgjHdxHZ2vZatFBzMtwFH6YC5ln#/registration

5th Annual Carrie Ann Lucas Disability Advocacy Training
2024-02-23 08:00 - 17:00 | CO
5th ANNUAL CARRIE ANN LUCAS DISABILITY ADVOCACY TRAINING IN PERSON OR VIRTUAL presented by Office of Respondent Parents’ Counsel
February 23, 2024 8AM to 5PM

Ralph L. Carr Judicial Building 1300 Broadway Denver, CO 80203

Join us online or in person at the Ralph L. Carr Judicial Center in celebrating Carrie’s amazing life and accomplishments for disabled parents across the country. The Office of Respondent Parents’ Counsel is hosting its 5th Annual Carrie Ann Lucas training on disability rights, in particular what the law says about parenting and disability.
Topics covered:

How the ADA applies in D&N case
Working effectively with people with disabilities
Resources available to people, especially parents, with disabilities
Substance Use Disorder and the Fentanyl crisis
Parents with IDD and/or brain injuries

REGISTER HERE: https://fs7.formsite.com/ORPCColorado/zut3npynag/index

CASA Day at the Capitol
2024-02-15 08:00 - 17:00 | CO
CASA DAY AT THE CAPITOL IN PERSON
February 15, 2024
Join the CASA in Colorado network for CASA Day at the Capitol! Come meet your elected representatives and let them know how they can help Change a Child’s Story.
WEAR BLUE! Please share this event with your staff, volunteers, board members, friends, and family.
REGISTER HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfLmOh3ww6okTywDtQh0vQmSNCA8klEMG2O-U-lh0YM9pzK-Q/viewform
Contacts: Jenny Bender, Colorado CASA, 719-440-7779
Amy Pitlik, Mendez Barkis and Associates, 303-704-6054

JD Probation Officer Panel
2024-01-31 12:00 - 13:30 | CO
January 31, 2024 Noon-1:30
CASA Training Room
Join us for our first ever JV probation officer panel. Officers will explain their role, their area of expertise, and answer your most burning questions. Please email all questions to Maegan Brundage maeganb@casappr.org by Wednesday, January 24
RSVP to Lisa Pecoraro at Lisap@casappr.org

Colorado Foster Care Education Resources
2024-01-31 11:30 - 13:00 | CO
Colorado Foster Care Education Resources VIRTUAL
January 31st 11:30am-1pm
The Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE) and Colorado Department of Education (CDE) will co-present about the education resources for students in Foster Care. CDE will present about Federal and State educational rights for students in foster care. CDHE will present the two programs administered by the CDHE to provide financial assistance for students in Foster Care to pursue post-secondary education opportunities. The two programs are FosterEd and the Education Training Voucher Program. Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYof-uurD0qHdM-s4Ldtfx0gR8Q4qg1d7M8#/registration

Virtual Foster Care Education Resources
2024-01-31 11:30 - 13:00 | CO

Positive Youth Development
2024-01-23 13:00 - 15:30 | CO
Positive Youth Development (PYD) Virtual
PYD is a strengths-based view of adolescence. This approach focuses on helping youth acquire the knowledge and skills they need to become healthy and productive adults and incorporates the development of skills, opportunities, and authentic relationships into programs, practices, and policies. PYD guides communities and organization’s in how they organize services, opportunities and support to engage youth in reaching their full potential.
Training dates and registration links:

Date: January 23, 2024 from 1-3:30 pm
Location: Virtual
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/5RojGS9MTX3Q5JdZ9

Suicide Prevention
2024-01-18 12:00 - 13:30 | CO
January 18, 2024 Noon to 1:30
CASA Training room
Presented by Maria Cortes of Pikes Peak Suicide Prevention
Recognize the warning signs of suicide.
How to talk with someone who may be at risk for suicide and get them the help they need.
Refer at risk individuals to appropriate resources for help.
In the CASA Training Room. RSVP to Lisap@casappr.org

Educating Children of Color Summit
2024-01-13 08:00 - 17:00 | CO
17th Annual Educating Children of Color Summit IN PERSON
January 13, 2024
Registration is now open for the 17th Annual Educating Children of Color Summit to be held at Colorado College on 1-13-24. The Summit theme is Everybody Welcome-the Life and Legacy of Fannie Mae Duncan. There are more than 30 breakout sessions for adults and 45 for youth.
The Summit is free for students, college students and parents. The cost for professionals is $35. ECOC is trying WHOVA as the registration platform for the first time. Please register and spread the word! https://www.educatingchildrenofcolor.org/ecoc-summit-registration
We will be awarding $91,000 in scholarships at the Summit! Scholarship applications are also being accepted. Students must attend the Summit to win a scholarship.
https://www.educatingchildrenofcolor.org/scholarships
The Summit qualifies for 8 professional development hours and is eligible for a half a graduate credit from Adams State University at a cost of $27.50. Five $500 educator gifts will be randomly awarded for classroom enhancement. Please register and spread the word. We look forward to seeing you at the Summit! Regina Walter, ECOC Inc.

Santa's Shop
2023-12-12 08:00 - 2023-12-15 15:00 | CO
Please come in and pick out clothes, books, toys, stocking items, and more for the youth on your case, ages 0-11. (12+ who shop at The Hanger will receive a gift card. Youth cannot have both, please.)
Check with the guardians of the youth to get sizes, along with favorite colors, toys, TV characters, etc., to assist in selecting the best items possible. If you cannot make it in during shopping hours, please email detailed list of items, including colors, sizes, etc., to hilborn@centurylink.net and someone will shop for you. Please plan on picking up the items at the CASA office.
Shopping hours are:

Tues, Dec 12 – 8 AM to 5 PM
Weds, Dec 13 – 8 AM to 5 PM
Thurs, Dec 14 – 8 AM to 11:30 AM, 2:30 PM to 5 PM
Fri, Dec 15 – 8 AM to 3 PM

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Please email mfcf@casappr.org to sign up for a shift if you are interested.

Set-up, 11 AM – 1 PM, Mon, Dec 11
Tues, Dec 12, 10 AM – 1 PM
Weds, Dec 13, 10 AM – 1 PM
Weds, Dec 13, 1 PM – 4 PM
Thurs, Dec 14, 2:30 PM – 4 PM
Fri, Dec 15, 9 AM – 12 PM
Fri, Dec 15, 12 PM – 3 PM
Clean-up, 3 PM – 5 PM Fri, Dec 15

Court Report Writing
2023-12-05 17:30 - 20:00 | CO
December 5, 2023 5:30 to 8:00
CASA Training Room
Writing 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 to keep bias out of your writing and give ideas of how to properly get your points across to best serve the child/ren.
In the CASA Training Room. RSVP to Lisap@casappr.org

Marigolds Cafe and Bakery Yule Log CASA benefit
2023-12-01 08:00 - 2023-12-31 17:00 | CO
Marigolds Cafe and Bakery
December 1st – December 31st
$5 for every Yule Log sold will go back to CASA!
The 10 inch is $55
The 14 inch is $65
There are two flavors, the double chocolate mousse or raspberry mousse with white cake.
Check out Marigold’s website here: https://marigoldcoloradosprings.com/

Helping Children & Adolescents with Emotional Problems VIRTUAL
2023-11-30 17:00 - 19:00 | CO
Helping Children & Adolescents with Emotional Problems VIRTUAL
Thursday, November 30, 2023, 5:00 pm MST
Helping Children & Adolescents with Emotional Problems | Brain & Behavior Research Foundation (bbrfoundation.org)
This presentation will begin review of key features of pediatric mood and anxiety disorders. This provides novel insights for improving treatment, which will be described in the next phase of the presentation. Finally, the presentation will highlight particularly pressing questions in research on pediatric mood and anxiety disorders while outlining an agenda for future research.
Throughout his career, Dr. Pine has engaged in research focusing on the epidemiology, biology and treatment of brain and behavior disorders in children and adolescents. His areas of expertise include biological and pharmacological aspects of mood, anxiety and behavioral disorders in children; the biological commonalities and differences among psychiatric disorders of children, adolescents and adults; and the interfaces between psychiatric and medical disorders. Currently, he and his group are examining the degree to which mood and anxiety disorders in children and adolescents are associated with underlying abnormalities in the amygdala, prefrontal cortex and other brain regions.
Prior to joining the NIMH, Dr. Pine spent 10 years at the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the New York State Psychiatric Institute and the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Columbia University.
REGISTER HERE: Webinar Registration – Zoom

All Advocate Gathering
2023-11-02 17:00 - 19:00 | CO
When: Thursday, November 2nd from 5-7pm
Where: CASA Training Room
Please enter and exit through The Hanger door
RSVP to: BrittanyS@casappr.org by October 30th
Please join the D&N Team for an All-Advocate Gathering (Advocates, LLL Specialists, and Peer Coordinators) as we host you all to share best practices and how we can support each other in this work. We will be hosting a brief “open mic” session to share a success you have had in the last year. Dinner will be provided to show just how thankful we are to have you (gobble gobble!).

Teen Social Media Safety (AKA Teens and Tech)
2023-10-26 18:00 - 19:30 | CO
October 26, 2023 6-7:30 pm
CASA Training Room
Technology, 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.
In the CASA Training Room. RSVP to Lisap@casappr.org

Parry's Pizza "Start With One" event for CASA
2023-10-26 16:00 - 20:00 | CO
What’s for dinner on the 26th of the month?
On the 26th of each month, all three Parry’s Pizzeria and Taphouse locations in Colorado Springs will give back a portion of their sales to CASA! All you have to do is say you are there for CASA when you order in or take out! Find a location here! If you’re interested in representing CASA at a Parry’s location, we need a volunteer for each location on the 26th of each month. Reach out to Elizabeth if you are interested!

Jersey Mike's Free Subs for CASA Donors
2023-10-23 08:00 - 2023-10-29 17:00 | CO
Get a free sub through this Jersey Mike’s “Start With One” event!
The Jersey Mike’s at Citadel Crossing (737 N. Academy Blvd.) is giving back to CASA Oct. 23-29! With the CASA coupon, you can get a FREE regular sub when you donate at least $2 to CASA at the restaurant. Download your coupon here. It is ONLY valid at this specific location and on these specific dates. Printed coupons will also be available in the CASA office this week. Yum! Eat up for a good cause!

Volunteer Information Session
2023-10-11 12:00 - 13:00 | CO
CASA is seeking more volunteers to advocate for our community’s most vulnerable children.
Please 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.
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 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.

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 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 Park"Dudes & Brews" on June 25Please 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

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