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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:MDT DTSTART:20240310T090000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20241103T080000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20231011T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20231011T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T152029 CREATED:20230908T182218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230908T182218Z UID:12389-1697025600-1697029200@www.casappr.org SUMMARY: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 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 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-session-8/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230920T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230920T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T152029 CREATED:20220331T171518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230818T171739Z UID:12014-1695211200-1695214800@www.casappr.org SUMMARY: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 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-session-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:20230820T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230820T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T152029 CREATED:20230818T175903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230818T175903Z UID:12378-1692522000-1692550800@www.casappr.org SUMMARY:Stir Coffee & Cocktails 6th Anniversary benefiting CASA DESCRIPTION:Stir Coffee and Cocktails is celebrating their 6th anniversary. \nBon Center 2330 North Wahsatch Ave. \nColorado Springs\, CO 80907 \nYard Games \nBest Car Show in the Old North End \nSilent Auction to raise money for CASA Pikes Peak Region \nFood and Drinks URL:https://www.casappr.org/event/stir-coffee-cocktails-6th-anniversary-benefiting-casa/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230815T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230815T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T152029 CREATED:20230714T190549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230714T190549Z UID:12347-1692109800-1692115200@www.casappr.org SUMMARY:Trusted Adults - LGBTQIA2+ DESCRIPTION:Trusted Adults -LBGTQIA2+  Presented by Inside Out Youth Services \nJoin us in the CASA Training Room for this informative training on conversations to support LBGTQIA2+ young people. \nRSVP to Kristeen O’Donnell kristeeno@casappr.org \n**Please enter and exit through the front door** \n  URL:https://www.casappr.org/event/trusted-adults-lgbtqia2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230810T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230810T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T152029 CREATED:20230614T163226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230614T163226Z UID:12333-1691686800-1691695800@www.casappr.org SUMMARY:Court Report Writing DESCRIPTION:Thursday August 10\, 2023 \nTime: 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM \nSponsors: Jillian Wiker and Tara Loo \nDescription:  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. \nRSVP to Lisa Pecoraro at lisap@casappr.org \n***PLEASE ENTER THROUGH THE HANGER DOOR​​​​​***DO NOT FORGET TO LOG TRAINING HOURS INTO OPTIMA*** URL:https://www.casappr.org/event/court-report-writing-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230807T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230807T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T152029 CREATED:20230613T190600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230613T190600Z UID:12332-1691429400-1691436600@www.casappr.org SUMMARY:Annual CASA 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! Come join us on Monday\, 08/07/2023\, as we celebrate YOU! \nBased on the feedback we received from the Volunteer Survey this Spring\, we have crafted this event around your responses: \n\nInstead of hosting two large volunteer events\, we are going to focus on one each year. This is the one to come to!  We hope to see you there!\nWe have selected an upscale\, beautiful venue that we hope communicates how much we value our volunteers.\nWe will be serving heavy appetizers\, and a cash bar will be available.\nWe will enjoy a presentation that includes Executive Director Angela Rose\, CASA staff members\, your fellow volunteers\, and one of our Judges.\nYou are welcome to bring a “plus one!” (Adult guests only\, please.)\n\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. \nDATE: Monday\, 08/07/2023 \nTIME: 5:30pm – 7:30pm \nLOCATION: The Pinery at the Hill (775 W Bijou St.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80905) \nRSVP: By Thursday\, 07/27/2023 to Crystal Klausmeier crystalk@casappr.org URL:https://www.casappr.org/event/annual-casa-volunteer-appreciation-event/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230729T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230729T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T152029 CREATED:20230714T190302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230714T190302Z UID:12346-1690632000-1690642800@www.casappr.org SUMMARY:Teen Back-to-School Party DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, July 29\, 12-3pm at The Hanger \nTeens can pick out new backpacks\, school supplies\, clothes\, shoes\, and more for the school year\, enjoy treats\, and learn about local resources. The Hanger only carries cloths and accessories in adult sizes and is open to teens with an open D&N case in El Paso or Teller Counties. URL:https://www.casappr.org/event/teen-back-to-school-party/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230724T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230728T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T152029 CREATED:20230714T185451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230714T190101Z UID:12345-1690185600-1690563600@www.casappr.org SUMMARY:Shop Back-to-School in the Kid's Closet! DESCRIPTION:CASAs can pick out new backpacks\, school supplies\, and clothes for the youth on their case. Please come prepared with the youth’s school supply list\, sizes\, and favorite colors/interests. The Kid’s Closet only carries youth sizes and CASAs are the only shoppers allowed. \nJuly 24th-July 28th from 8-5 each day. URL:https://www.casappr.org/event/shop-back-to-school-in-the-kids-closet/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230719T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230719T143000 DTSTAMP:20260404T152029 CREATED:20230617T031645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230617T031645Z UID:12335-1689771600-1689777000@www.casappr.org SUMMARY:Trauma Informed Care and Cultural Sensitivity Training DESCRIPTION:Presented by Kingdom Builders Family Center \nJoin us in the CASA Training Room for this informative training on handling domestic violence situations with trauma informed approaches and cultural sensitivity. \nRSVP to Kristeen O’Donnell kristeeno@casappr.org \n**Please enter and exit through the front door** URL:https://www.casappr.org/event/trauma-informed-care-and-cultural-sensitivity-training/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230708T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230708T113000 DTSTAMP:20260404T152029 CREATED:20230612T155639Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230612T155915Z UID:12330-1688805000-1688815800@www.casappr.org SUMMARY:Helping Children Thrive DESCRIPTION:Saturday July 8\, 2023 @ 8:30 am – 11:30 am\n8:30 am – 11:30 am\nCASA Training Room\nSponsor:  Lisa Pecoraro\nPresenter:  Robert (Bob) Sallee \nResearch-based findings on strategies and resources for CASA volunteers\, staff\, Board members\, and others seeking tools to help children reach their full potential.  Three hours. \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\, regardless of age\, whether they are struggling or doing okay. Findings are presented with handouts that can be referred to and shared. \nBob has several years of experience with CASA of the Pikes Peak Region as a D&N court appointed special advocate (CASA) for children in out-of-home placement due to abuse or neglect\, and as a peer coordinator for other CASA volunteers. He and his wife were foster parents for a niece with juvenile diabetes through the Interstate Compact for the Placement of Children. Bob is currently a team member with Fostering Hope URL:https://www.casappr.org/event/helping-children-thrive-4/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230628T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230628T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T152029 CREATED:20230515T163815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T163815Z UID:12304-1687951800-1687957200@www.casappr.org SUMMARY:Human Trafficking 201 for CASAs DESCRIPTION:Date & Time June 28\, 2023 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM Mountain Time \nDescription: The purpose of the 201 session is to give CASAs an opportunity to go beyond definition and dive into the crime of human trafficking on a more personal level. The 201 will explore pushes and pulls from an individual standpoint\, and community standpoint\, and a societal standpoint. The 201 will begin to explore the power and control dynamics of a human trafficking situation as well as the definition and complications of trauma bonds. It incorporates pieces from iEmpathize\, and introduces empathy as path away from human trafficking. \nJune 28: Human Trafficking 201 for CASAs (11:30am\, virtual) Register here. URL:https://www.casappr.org/event/human-trafficking-201-for-casas/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230626T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230630T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T152029 CREATED:20230417T210747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T210747Z UID:12283-1687766400-1688144400@www.casappr.org SUMMARY:Diversity University DESCRIPTION:Diversity University Registration for the 2023 Session is now open! \nJune 26 – June 30\, 2023 \nThe purpose of Diversity University is to improve the ability of professionals and the community to respond to the needs of a culturally diverse population. Diversity University is designed to help individuals examine their biases and leverage their power to address the issues that confront our society. \nProgram Dates: June 26 – June 30\, 2023 \nRegister Here: https://form.jotform.com/223485480917060 \n  URL:https://www.casappr.org/event/diversity-university/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230614T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230614T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T152029 CREATED:20230515T163534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230515T163534Z UID:12303-1686742200-1686747600@www.casappr.org SUMMARY:Human Trafficking 101 for CASAs DESCRIPTION:Date & Time June 14\, 2023 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM Mountain Time \nDescription: The purpose of the 101 session is to give CASAs an overview of human trafficking and how it intersects with their work as CASAs. The curriculum will go over the definition of human trafficking and the laws that govern human trafficking as well as the intersection with child welfare. CASAs will learn an overview of this form of abuse and how it shows up in Colorado (including rural and urban settings). CASAs will get a general understanding of the child welfare response to this crime and protocol and response recommendations. \nJune 14: Human Trafficking 101 for CASAs (11:30am\, virtual) Register here. URL:https://www.casappr.org/event/human-trafficking-101-for-casas-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230607T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230607T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T152029 CREATED:20230516T151556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230530T172403Z UID:12305-1686159000-1686164400@www.casappr.org SUMMARY:Understanding Substance Use Disorder and Addiction DESCRIPTION:June 7 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm \nWednesday June 07\, 2023 \n5:30 PM -7:00 PM \nCASA Training Room \nSponsor:  Terry Dickman \nPresenter:  Alan Cook \nDescription: Substance abuse knows no age\, gender\, regional or income bounds\, and addiction is not a character flaw. Alan Cook is a community professional in the field\, and has been a favorite\, engaging\, and annual presenter at CASA on this topic. \nRSVP to Lisa Pecoraro at lisap@casappr.org \n***PLEASE ENTER THROUGH THE HANGER DOOR​​​​​***DO NOT FORGET TO LOG TRAINING HOURS INTO OPT URL:https://www.casappr.org/event/understanding-substance-use-disorder-and-addiction/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230524T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230524T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T152029 CREATED:20221228T214405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230505T164643Z UID:12220-1684951200-1684956600@www.casappr.org SUMMARY:Teller County Volunteer Information Session DESCRIPTION:Join CASA at Peak BBQ in Woodland Park on May 24th from 6-7:30 to learn about how YOU can get involved as a Supervised Exchange & Parenting Time (SEPT) volunteer in Teller County. \nThe event will be held in the bar room and every participant will receive a drink coupon which can be redeemed for a beer\, wine\, or soft drink. Food will also be available for purchase at your expense. \nLearn more about the role of the SEPT volunteer here. This information hour will also cover other volunteer opportunities available in Teller County. \nPlease RSVP using 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-info-session/ LOCATION:Peak BBQ\, 1139 US-24\, Woodland Park\, 80863 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230518T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230518T133000 DTSTAMP:20260404T152029 CREATED:20230316T175910Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230503T151811Z UID:12271-1684411200-1684416600@www.casappr.org SUMMARY:DEI Training LGBTQ+ Youth in Care DESCRIPTION:Thursday May 18\, 2023\nTime 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM \nSponsor: Michael Maestas \nGuest Speaker:  Theo Isoz; they\, them\, theirs; CoSHI Training Specialist \nDescription: Colorado Institute for Sexual Health will be facilitating a training and discussion regarding LGBTQ+ in Care. Topics will be: \nIntro to the difference between gender and sexuality \nResponding to correction when we get things wrong / effectively challenging microaggressions \nGender-affirming care towards congruence (how some will choose to bring their social/medical experiences into alignment with their gender identity) \nRights and best practices for supporting gender-expansive youth involved in state systems \n  \nRSVP to Lisa Pecoraro at lisap@casappr.org \n***PLEASE ENTER THROUGH THE HANGER DOOR​​​​​***DO NOT FORGET TO LOG TRAINING HOURS INTO OPTIMA*** URL:https://www.casappr.org/event/eid-training-lgbtq/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230517T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230517T183000 DTSTAMP:20260404T152029 CREATED:20230316T175821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T212953Z UID:12270-1684342800-1684348200@www.casappr.org SUMMARY:Infant Mental Health DESCRIPTION:Infant Mental Health  \nWednesday May 17\, 2023 \nTime 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM  VIRTUAL. Link here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqdO-hrzMuE9foGi3OEASHWguBM_yqC02S \nSponsor:  Jackie De’Anda \nPresenter:  Michelle Roy\, PhD \nDescription:  This training provides an overview of infant and early childhood mental health\, the importance of relationships during the child’s early life-stages\, the impacts of trauma on development\, and discusses how CASA advocates support and advocate mental health through the infant and early childhood stages. \nRSVP to Lisa Pecoraro at lisap@casappr.org \n​​​​​***DO NOT FORGET TO LOG TRAINING HOURS INTO OPTIMA*** URL:https://www.casappr.org/event/infant-mental-health/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230510T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230510T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T152029 CREATED:20230417T213400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T213400Z UID:12284-1683720000-1683734400@www.casappr.org SUMMARY:Young Adult Job Fair DESCRIPTION:For the teens on your cases\, check out this job fair! More info here: https://ppwfc.org/young-adult-job-fair/ \n  \n \n  URL:https://www.casappr.org/event/young-adult-job-fair/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230502T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230502T190000 DTSTAMP:20260404T152029 CREATED:20230417T213652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T213652Z UID:12286-1683043200-1683054000@www.casappr.org SUMMARY:CASA's Charity Pint Night at Cerberus Brewing Company DESCRIPTION:CASA’s Charity Pint Night at Cerberus Brewing Company – Seven’s Gate Tap Room \n77 S. 7th St. Colorado Springs\, CO – Directly across the street from Cerberus \nTuesday May 2\, 2023 \n4pm to 7pm \n$1 from every drink sold will be donated back to CASA! URL:https://www.casappr.org/event/casas-charity-pint-night-at-cerberus-brewing-company/ LOCATION:Seven’s Gate Tap Room\, 77 S. 7th St.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230422T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230422T163000 DTSTAMP:20260404T152029 CREATED:20230215T172359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T172359Z UID:12253-1682152200-1682181000@www.casappr.org SUMMARY:Fostering Futures DESCRIPTION:Saturday April 22 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM \nCASA Training Room \nSponsors: Brittany Santos and Jillian Wiker \nDescription: Fostering 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. \nRSVP to Lisa Pecoraro at lisap@casappr.org \n  \n***PLEASE ENTER THROUGH THE HANGER DOOR​​​​​***DO NOT FORGET TO LOG TRAINING HOURS INTO OPTIMA*** URL:https://www.casappr.org/event/fostering-futures-5/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230419T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230419T133000 DTSTAMP:20260404T152029 CREATED:20230123T222253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T222555Z UID:12233-1681907400-1681911000@www.casappr.org SUMMARY:2023 Light of Hope Fundraising Lunch DESCRIPTION:Join CASA for a new format and new venue at this year’s Light of Hope! There is only a lunch this year\, so no need to get up early! Just join us at noon! URL:https://www.casappr.org/event/2023-light-of-hope-fundraising-lunch/ LOCATION:Doubletree Hotel\, 1775 E. Cheyenne Mountain Blvd.\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230417T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230421T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T152029 CREATED:20230417T210232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230417T210232Z UID:12282-1681718400-1682092800@www.casappr.org SUMMARY:National Volunteer Week DESCRIPTION:We love our volunteers\, and we want to celebrate you! We will be hosting an open house at CASA each day of National Volunteer Week. \nCome stop by for some social time\, snacks\, and daily prize winners. Mark your calendar\, and we would love to see you here! No RSVP required. \n• Monday\, 04/17 (10:00am – 12:00pm) \n• Tuesday\, 04/18 (3:00pm – 5:00pm) \n• Wednesday\, 04/19 (8:30am – 10:30am) \n• Thursday\, 04/20 (11:00am – 1:00pm) \n• Friday\, 04/21 (2:00pm – 4:00pm) URL:https://www.casappr.org/event/national-volunteer-week/ 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:20230320T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230324T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T152029 CREATED:20230216T212410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230216T212410Z UID:12255-1679299200-1679677200@www.casappr.org SUMMARY:CASA Bunny Shop DESCRIPTION:Advocates may come in to pick up pajamas\, a book\, a blanket\, a stuffed animal\, and more. Be sure to have the sizes and favorite colors/likes for the youth on your case. URL:https://www.casappr.org/event/casa-bunny-shop/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230314T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230314T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T152029 CREATED:20230110T195711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T195711Z UID:12225-1678815000-1678822200@www.casappr.org SUMMARY:Court Report Writing DESCRIPTION:Court Report Writing \nTuesday March 14\, 2023 \n5:30 PM to 7:30 PM \nSponsors:  Jackie DeAnda and Kristina Wrobleski \nDescription: \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. \nRSVP to Lisa Pecoraro at lisap@casappr.org \n***PLEASE ENTER THROUGH THE HANGER DOOR​​​​​***DO NOT FORGET TO LOG TRAINING HOURS INTO OPTIMA*** URL:https://www.casappr.org/event/court-report-writing-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230223T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230223T133000 DTSTAMP:20260404T152029 CREATED:20230110T192401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230110T192401Z UID:12223-1677153600-1677159000@www.casappr.org SUMMARY:Ins & Outs of Foster Care DESCRIPTION:Ins & Outs of Foster Care \nDate: February 23\, 2023 \nTime: Noon – 1:30pm \nLocation: ­­­­­­­­­­CASA Training Room \nDescription: ­­­­­­­­­­ Please join us for a panel discussion regarding the various levels of out of home placement in foster care with staff from Kids Crossing.  Staff will be able to answer any of your burning questions about their side of the placement process\, out of home care\, Qualified Residential Treatment Placements (QRTP) from their lens\, and more.  Questions will be general and not case-specific for this panel discussion. RSVP to LisaP@casappr.org URL:https://www.casappr.org/event/ins-outs-of-foster-care/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20230206T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20230206T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T152029 CREATED:20221114T034956Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221114T034956Z UID:12199-1675706400-1675711800@www.casappr.org SUMMARY:Annual CASA-Wide Volunteer Impact Event DESCRIPTION:Come join us on Monday\, 02/06/2023\, as we enjoy some delicious dessert and hear from Executive Director Angela Rose as she shares the impact CASA has had in the community over the last year.  Let’s celebrate the accomplishments of this organization!  YOU are making an impact! \n  \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  \nBring a “plus one!”  (Adult guests only\, please.) \n  \nDATE: Monday\, 02/06/2023  \nTIME: 6:00pm – 7:30pm \nLOCATION: Pulpit Rock Church at 301 Austin Bluffs Parkway\, Colorado Springs\, 80918 \nRSVP: By Sunday\, 01/29/2023 to Lisa Pecoraro at lisap@casappr.org   URL:https://www.casappr.org/event/annual-casa-wide-volunteer-impact-event-3/ LOCATION:Pulpit Rock Church\, 301 Austin Bluffs Parkway\, Colorado Springs\, CO\, 80918\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221215T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221215T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T152029 CREATED:20221114T034604Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221214T203721Z UID:12198-1671121800-1671127200@www.casappr.org SUMMARY:RPC Panel (Respondent Parent Counsel) DESCRIPTION:This event is at capacity.  No more RSVPs. \nThursday December 15\, 2022 \n4:30 PM to 6:00 PM \nSponsor:  Lois Gracz \nGuest presenters:  Various respondent parent attorneys \nDescription \nJoin Lois Graz DNS and Respondent Parent Counsel attorneys for a discussion on what CASAs could be doing to be helpful to their clients and what is NOT helpful. \nRSVP to Lisa Pecoraro at lisap@casappr.org \n***PLEASE ENTER THROUGH THE HANGER DOOR​​​​​*** URL:https://www.casappr.org/event/rpc-panel-respondent-parent-counsel/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221212T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221213T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T152029 CREATED:20221014T000959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221114T035214Z UID:12191-1670842800-1670950800@www.casappr.org SUMMARY:2022 Santa's Shop DESCRIPTION:Monday\, December 12th\, from 11am to 7pm and Tuesday\, December 13th from 8am to 5pm at the CASA office \nSanta’s Shop is open to CASAs to select toys\, books\, and more for the youth on their cases (who are not yet big enough to shop at The Hanger\, which has its own holiday event). If you are unable to make these times\, please either contact your Case Supervisor or email Karen at hilborn@centurylink.net with what sizes\, colors\, toys\, interests\, age\, etc. so volunteer shoppers can pick out the best items for your youth. The more information and details\, the better! URL:https://www.casappr.org/event/2022-santas-shop/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221207T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221207T133000 DTSTAMP:20260404T152029 CREATED:20221110T233629Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221110T233629Z UID:12197-1670414400-1670419800@www.casappr.org SUMMARY:BACA (Bikers Against Child Abuse) DESCRIPTION:BACA (Bikers Against Child Abuse) \nWednesday\, December 7\, 2022 \n12:00 PM-1:30 PM \nSponsor:  Brittany Santos \nGuest presenters:  BACA \nDescription \nPlease join CASA for a presentation from BACA (Bikers Against Child Abuse) as they discuss how they support abused children in our community. \nLearn how we can partner with each other to combat child abuse. \nRSVP to Lisa Pecoraro at lisap@casappr.org \n***PLEASE ENTER THROUGH THE HANGER DOOR*** URL:https://www.casappr.org/event/baca-bikers-against-child-abuse/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20221130T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Denver:20221130T133000 DTSTAMP:20260404T152029 CREATED:20221010T190007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221013T235337Z UID:12187-1669809600-1669815000@www.casappr.org SUMMARY:Human Trafficking for CASAs 201 DESCRIPTION:Human Trafficking 201 for CASAs \nTime:  Nov 30\, 2022 12:00 PM in Mountain Time (US and Canada) \nVIRTUAL LIVE.  Register with the link below. \nDescription \nThe purpose of the 201 session is to give CASAs an opportunity to go beyond definition and dive into the crime of human trafficking on a more personal level. The 201 will explore pushes and pulls from an individual standpoint\, and community standpoint\, and a societal standpoint. The 201 will begin to explore the power and control dynamics of a human trafficking situation as well as the definition and complications of trauma bonds. It incorporates pieces from iEmpathize\, and introduces empathy as path away from human trafficking. \nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrcuGupj8vHNfOtoHuD9gWijU7jRig5ZhR URL:https://www.casappr.org/event/human-trafficking-for-casas-201/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR