Community Campaign Kick Off

Pioneers Museum 215 South Tejon Street, Colorado Springs, CO, United States

EVERY CHILD SERVED Please join Mayor Suthers and friends of CASA at the Pioneers Museum as we kick off our Community Campaign to serve EVERY child! October 3, 2018 5:30 - 7:00 Pioneers Museum 215 South Tejon Street Beer, wine, and hors d'oeuvres RSVP to Nina Horton at ninah@casappr.org or 719-447-9898 ext. 1042 Or make…

Human Trafficking and the Pikes Peak Region

CASA of the Pikes Peak Region 418 South Weber St., Colorado Springs, CO, United States

Join CASA and the Laboratory to Combat Human Trafficking for an important training on how human trafficking is impacting our state and region. Learn how advocates and other child welfare professionals can be involved in the response. Snacks will be provided. Please RSVP by Friday, October 5th by emailing katherineh@casappr.org.

CASA/DHS Partnership Training and Panel Discussion

Department of Human Services 1675 West Garden of the Gods Road, Colorado Springs, CO, United States

Please join CASA as we partner with DHS caseworkers to build our understanding of each other’s roles and responsibilities.  A designated question and answer session will be available at the conclusion of the training for both DHS caseworkers and CASA supervisors. Please RSVP to Katherine Hastings at KatherineH@casappr.org

Helping Children Thrive

CASA of the Pikes Peak Region 418 South Weber St., Colorado Springs, CO, United States

This class is presented by trained CASA Volunteer Bob Sallee and it will draw upon Matthew Kelly's advice for becoming the best version of yourself, as well as: Search Institute research on SPARKS (nurturing children's interests) and Developmental Assets (resources they can use as they grow) The 5 Love Languages for Children by Gary Chapman,…

Minimum Sufficient Level of Care

CASA of the Pikes Peak Region 418 South Weber St., Colorado Springs, CO, United States

A CASA’s main focus is a safe and permanent home for every child, as quickly as possible.  The Minimum Sufficient Level of Care is the guiding principle in making recommendations to reach this goal.  However, this is a standard that can be difficult to understand and accept at times.  Let’s talk about it! Light snacks…

Life Long Links In-Service

CASA of the Pikes Peak Region 418 South Weber St., Colorado Springs, CO, United States

The Life Long Links workshop is designed to give Advocates the knowledge, skills, and tools needed to conduct family and kin-like search, outreach, and engagement for their individual CASA cases. The in-service will discuss the reasons why every child needs a network of caring, committed adults and the process by which a CASA can do…

Quarterly Advocate and Peer Coordinator Gathering

CASA of the Pikes Peak Region 418 South Weber St., Colorado Springs, CO, United States

Come and join Case Supervisors, Peer Coordinators, and your fellow advocates as we take time to discuss cases, provide feedback, and offer support.  You are not alone!  We will also have a short training topic focused on Adult Attachment Styles. Light snacks will be provided. RSVP to Crystal Erickson at CrystalE@casappr.org

Subject Matter Resource Panel Discussion

CASA of the Pikes Peak Region 418 South Weber St., Colorado Springs, CO, United States

Each D&N Case Supervisor is also a subject matter resource on a topic that is pertinent to the work of advocacy.  Come and connect with a subject matter resource who can help you with the unique components of your case.  Subject matter areas include: Addiction, Adolescents, Adult Sex Offenders, Brain Development, Developmental & Intellectual Disabilities,…

CASA/DHS Partnership Training

Department of Human Services 1675 West Garden of the Gods Road, Colorado Springs, CO, United States

Please join CASA as we partner with DHS caseworkers to build our understanding of each other’s roles and responsibilities.  A designated question and answer session will be available at the conclusion of the training for both DHS caseworkers and CASA supervisors. Wednesday, December 19th from 10:00-11:30AM at DHS Please RSVP to Kate Grondin at KatherineH@casappr.org

Human Trafficking and the Pikes Peak Region

CASA of the Pikes Peak Region 418 South Weber St., Colorado Springs, CO, United States

Join CASA and the Laboratory to Combat Human Trafficking for this important training on how human trafficking is impacting our state and region. Learn how advocates and other child welfare professionals can be involved in the response. Snacks will be provided. Please RSVP by Friday, Jan. 4 to katherineg@casappr.org.