CASA of the Pikes Peak Region - Court Appointed Special Advocates

Volunteer Information Session
2025-06-03 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.

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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 August 5Teller County Lunch & Learn on August 12Virtual Orientation on August 15Virutal Orientation on August 18Orientation at CASA on August 27Orientation at CASA on September 1Coffee with CASA in Northgate on September 9Virtual Orientation on September 12Orientation at CASA on September 16Virtual Orientation on September 28Orientation at CASA on October 1Virtual Orientation on October 10Orientation at CASA on October 13Virtual Orientation on October 22Please list names of any guests who will attend with you.Your Email*

Phone NumberHelp us find more people like YOU.*How did you hear about CASA before signing up for this Volunteer Orientation?

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CASA content appeared in my social media feeds.

I heard about CASA on KRCC, NPR, or Colorado Public Radio

I heard a CASA ad on KCME (classical music radio)

I was watching TV (the old school way) and saw CASA on the news.

I got an email from someone who works at CASA.

I got a postcard in the mail.

A friend referred me to CASA.

I was previously a CASA and am ready to come back.

I heard about CASA in a networking group or at an event.

The volunteer opportunity came up on Idealist.

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Paradigms Survey Tool - How we think about substance use matters
2025-05-29 13:00 - 14:00
Link to learn more and register: https://www.coloradocasa.org/events/paradigms-survey-tool-how-we-think-about-substance-use-matters
Speakers: Alex Figueroa (He/Him) is the Deputy Director, SAFE Communities Portfolio with SAFE Project. Alex Oversee’s SAFE Project’s Bridging Prevention and Recovery (BPR) program and Integrated Forensic Peer Recovery Specialists training series, a program for certified Peer Specialists who work with individuals that are justice-involved across many settings including probation parole, corrections, treatment, recovery etc.
Tracy Steffak (She/Her) As Senior Director of the SAFE Communities portfolio, Tracy Steffek is responsible for building national, state, and local partnerships that support communities in responding more resiliently to substance use impacts .

Network Author Book Series: Misplaced Childhood
2025-05-27 11:00 - 12:30
Network Author Book Series: Misplaced Childhood
Link to register: https://nationalcasagal.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GlwMIjRdQS6ofzZsxDW1FA#/registration
Winner of 20 international and national awards in 2024, Misplaced Childhood is a moving memoir of survival, resilience, and advocacy. Joan Ulsher shares her inspiring journey of overcoming poverty, child abuse, and foster care, ultimately finding purpose through her military service, faith and advocacy. Her story is a testament to the power of perseverance and the impact of lived experience in championing child advocacy.

Colorado CASA Lunch and Learn Wellbeing assessment update
2025-05-21 11:30 - 12:30
This is a virtual event at 11:30 AM on May 21, 2025
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/WYQDJZeXSwOq27aa5frpcA#/registration

Coffee With CASA
2025-05-15 09:00 - 10:00 | COS City Hub, 4304 Austin Bluffs Parkway, Colorado Springs
Join CASA at COSCity Hub (4304 Austin Bluffs Parkway) on Thursday, May 15 from 9 AM to 10 AM for “Coffee with CASA.” Enjoy coffee and snacks on us while you learn about what it means to be a CASA volunteer!
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 meeting up!

RSVP to Volunteer Orientation
"*" indicates required fields

PhoneThis 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 August 5Teller County Lunch & Learn on August 12Virtual Orientation on August 15Virutal Orientation on August 18Orientation at CASA on August 27Orientation at CASA on September 1Coffee with CASA in Northgate on September 9Virtual Orientation on September 12Orientation at CASA on September 16Virtual Orientation on September 28Orientation at CASA on October 1Virtual Orientation on October 10Orientation at CASA on October 13Virtual Orientation on October 22Please list names of any guests who will attend with you.Your Email*

Phone NumberHelp us find more people like YOU.*How did you hear about CASA before signing up for this Volunteer Orientation?

I "googled" CASA and eventually found the CASA of the Pikes Peak Region website.

I heard about CASA while listening to a podcast

A spot ran while I was listening to my music on Spotify, Apple Music, or another streaming service.

I saw a CASA video or a CASA ad pop up on the screen while I was online.

CASA content appeared in my social media feeds.

I heard about CASA on KRCC, NPR, or Colorado Public Radio

I heard a CASA ad on KCME (classical music radio)

I was watching TV (the old school way) and saw CASA on the news.

I got an email from someone who works at CASA.

I got a postcard in the mail.

A friend referred me to CASA.

I was previously a CASA and am ready to come back.

I heard about CASA in a networking group or at an event.

The volunteer opportunity came up on Idealist.

CASA was in a printed magazine or newspaper I was reading.

Submit RSVP

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The Science of Relationships - Cultivating Connection with Youth
2025-05-13 08:00 - 17:00
The Science of Relationships – Cultivating Connection with Youth
Free, 2-day workshop – June 17th & 18th at Pikes Peak State College Centennial Campus
Click here for the event flyer to read more info.

CASA Partner Panel (DHS, GAL, RPC, Etc.)
2025-05-05 17:30 - 19:00
Professional Partner Panel Discussion
May 5, 2025
5:30 to 7:00
CASA Training Room
We know CASAs often have questions for the professionals with whom we work once assigned to a case. Please join us as we facilitate a panel discussion between several of our partner agencies including: the Office of the Child’s Representative (OCR), the Department of Human Services (DHS), the Family Advocate Program through the Respondent Parent Counsel’s office, the Office of the County Attorney (OCA), and the Office of the Guardian ad Litem/Counsel for Youth (GAL/CFY). We are collecting a list of questions ahead of time. Please email any questions you would like to have asked to Jillian at jillianw@casappr.org

Office of the Child's Representative 4-part training series VIRTUAL
2025-04-24 08:00 - 2025-05-15 17:00
April 24 – May 15 | CDHS | Virtual Series
Register for each segment with the links below.
April 24 – Unlocking Insights: Navigating the Outpatient Restoration Process
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_S-tjttQnS0uYSc2YSfETOw#/registration
May 1 – Purpose Defined: Piecing it Together
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_g4oK2OpXTva8FI4sOCfVEQ#/registration
May 8 – The Significance of Engagement
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-ZtpL1CvTpOlP9CLI01HJA#/registration
May 15 – Beyond the Workbook- Holistic Restoration
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_B8pBEZWcSn2wYxk1sU3Q4A#/registration

Colorado CASA Supporting Children in a Digital Age - VIRTUAL
2025-04-23 11:30 - 12:30
April 23, 2025
11:30am
REGISTER HERE: Meeting Registration – Zoom
Speaker: Ashley Jellison is the Executive Director of the Colorado Children’s Alliance. In her work, she is passionate about bettering the response to child abuse statewide. Outside of work, you can find her enjoying Colorado’s outdoors.

Sibling Connections Through Elevating Connections
2025-04-19 10:00 - 13:00
Sibling Connections Through Elevating Connections – Contact Crystal Allen with questions or to sign up – crystala@elevatingconnections.org

Saturday, April 19th – 10am-1pm – Cottonwood Center for the Arts, Colorado Springs – We will be creating an art project with a working artist, playing games, and having lunch together! For sibling groups ages 5-18. This is a drop off event and food will be provided.
You can sign up for the sibling connecting events at our website HERE: https://elevatingconnections.org/events/

CASA Volunteer Appreciation Play Date
2025-04-07 16:30 - 18:30
Please join CASA staff as we honor you for Volunteer Appreciation Week at the CASA office! Tap into your inner child and come play some games and indulge in refreshments (including wine and beer!) We’ll have bingo, prizes, card games, corn hole and more! We can’t wait to have some fun with you!
Monday April 7, 2025
4:30 to 6:30 PM
CASA training room and surrounding rooms downstairs
RSVP to lisap@casappr.org

TBRI Overview Training
2025-04-05 08:30 - 15:30
TBRI® (Trust-Based Relational Intervention) Introduction and Overview:
April 5 from 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM
in the CASA Training Room
Please join us for a day of connection and trauma-informed learning! TBRI® is an attachment-based, trauma-informed intervention designed to meet the needs of children and youth who have experienced early childhood adversity, toxic stress, and/or relational trauma. Join TBRI® Practitioner, Robin Smith, and D&N Case Supervisor, Tara Loo, for this free, in-person training. (Counts as 6hrs of continuing education.)
For a personal invitation from TBRI® Practitioner, Robin Smith, please click on the video!
RSVP to LisaP@casappr.org

CASA Boundaries
2025-03-18 17:30 - 19:30
March 18, 2025
5:30 to 7:30
CASA Training Room
RSVP to LisaP@casappr.org
Meaningful advocacy requires us to invest relationally and emotionally in the children and parents on our cases. It can be challenging to set appropriate limits on how little or how much to be involved in a child/family’s life during the course of a D&N case. Join us as we develop a stronger understanding of what active engagement and problematic enmeshment look like on a case and discuss tactics to stay objective and impartial.

TBRI Movie Viewing ALL RISE for the Good of Children
2025-03-13 17:30 - 20:00
March 13, 2025
5:30 to 8:00
CASA Training Room
RSVP to lisap@casappr.org
Angela and Robin Smith introduce us to the concept of TBRI (Trust Based Relational Intervention). We will watch the documentary ALL RISE for the Good of Children.
This Documentary takes you inside the courtroom of an unconventional judge in East Texas who takes a trust-based, trauma-informed approach to healing broken families in the child welfare system. Two families share how their lives were transformed through the support and intervention offered by Judge Carole Clark and her team of lawyers, mental health experts and child advocates.

Housing Panel IN PERSON
2025-02-19 12:00 - 13:30
February 19, 2025
Noon to 1:30
CASA Training Room
RSVP to LisaP@casappr.org
Come hear from several professionals who work in the field of housing in Colorado Springs. Gather information about local housing barriers and learn about resources that are working to meet the needs of the unhoused in our city.

Safety and Risk Assessment (by DHS) and Recognizing Bias IN PERSON
2025-02-10 17:30 - 19:00
February 10, 2025
5:30 to 7:00
CASA Training Room
RSVP to LisaP@casappr.org
Ever wondered what goes into deciding if children should be removed or stay in the home after a call to the hotline is made? Join us for an in-service to learn exactly what questions and conversations must be had to determine when DHS removes children. Our guest presenter, Dan Mills, who has worked at DHS for 30+ years, will go through the safety and risk assessment that the county uses and answer any questions we may have. Then, converse with your fellow advocates about our own socioeconomic bias and recognize when our recommendations and opinions qualify as safety issues versus preferences.

Educating Children of Color 18th Annual Summit Conference
2025-01-25 08:00 - 17:00
Educating Children of Color 18th Annual Summit Conference IN PERSON
Saturday, January 25, 2025
Our 18th Annual Summit Conference, scheduled to take place on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the state-of-the-art Trojan Arena at Fountain Fort Carson High School
The 2025 Summit will feature an exceptional range of sessions tailored for students, parents, and child-serving professionals, aimed at fostering education, equity, and empowerment within our community.
REGISTER HERE FOR CLDE (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education): https://www.eventleaf.com/Attendee/Attendee/EventPage?eId=%2B6Jyo%2FJKzzA9ltNK3RoaEw%3D%3D

Coffee With CASA in Woodland Park
2025-01-22 09:30 - 10:30 | 116 W. Midland Ave., 116 W. Midland Ave., Woodland Park, CO, United States
Teller County residents – let us treat you to a cup of coffee at the Java Haus in Woodland Park while you
learn how you can use your voice on behalf of children who are victims of abuse and neglect to ensure they thrive in safe environments.

Court Report Writing IN PERSON
2025-01-15 17:30 - 19:30
Court Report Writing IN PERSON
January 15, 2025
5:30 to 7:30
CASA Training Room
RSVP to LisaP@casappr.org
Writing your court report can be stressful and challenging. Together we will review 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 offer ideas for how to effectively communicate your observations and recommendations in an effort to serve the best interests of the child/ren.

Virtual TBRI®️ Training for CASA Staff and Volunteers VIRTUAL
2025-01-13 11:00 - 2025-01-22 12:30
The 6-hour Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI®️) Overview provides the basis of attachment and research on which TBRI®️ builds. Training is free of charge. Participants must attend the full six hours consecutively and complete two post training surveys. Upcoming sessions:
January 13th, 15th, 20th, and 22nd (11am-12:30pm)
REGISTER HERE: https://s-eb7ef7-i.sgizmo.com/s3/i-Z8ynjFVz8YlcJGBWq-7440228/?sguid=Z8ynjFVz8YlcJGBWq

Sibling Connections
2024-12-14 10:00 - 13:00
Saturday, December 14th – 10:00am-1:00pm – Holiday Party – Cottonwood Center for the Arts (427 E Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs) FREE drop-off event for sibling groups separated in their out of home placements, ages 5-18, food provided – ART, GAMES, COOKIE DECORATING
Sign up for these events require an initial intake process (phone interviews with caregivers/CASAs/CW team), but after eligibility is verified, they can sign up for any events for free.
Elevating Connections is dedicated to building sustained positive relationships for current & former youth in foster care-including those experiencing sibling separation-to use their voice & build meaningful community connections. Call Crystal Allen with questions 720-579-2026
REGISTER HERE: https://cm2ec.neworg.com/Default.asp?PageNum=97

Brain & Behavior Research Foundation presents: ADHD: What You Need to Know – A Q&A with Dr. Stephen Hinshaw, Ph.D.
2024-12-04 17:00 - 17:30
Wednesday, December 4, 2024
5:00PM – 5:30PM MST via Zoom
Teachers, school counselors and other educational professionals are on the front line in helping students with mental health challenges and can be among the first to notice when a child is struggling. In their pivotal relationships with students and families, these professionals are often in a position to match resources with needs. By expanding their knowledge of mental health issues experienced by young people, school faculty and staff may be better able to intervene earlier and make referrals for evaluation and assistance which can positively impact student well-being, performance and family life.
This conversation will provide educators with a deeper understanding of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and the variety of ways ADHD presents in young people. BBRF President & CEO, Dr. Jeffrey Borenstein and Dr. Stephen Hinshaw will discuss the different ways the disorder manifests, differences in presentation between boys and girls, and provide advice for caregivers and educators as to how to help young people lead successful lives after diagnosis.
REGISTER HERE: https://bbrfoundation.org/event/adhd-what-you-need-know-qa-dr-stephen-hinshaw?utm_source=eNews+List&utm_campaign=8fa2fa6aa8-2024_BBRF_Q%26A_Stephen_Hinshaw&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_fb7d503c0e-8fa2fa6aa8-162597717&goal=0_fb7d503c0e-8fa2fa6aa8-162597717

Brain & Behavior Research Foundation presents: ADHD: What You Need to Know – A Q&A with Dr. Stephen Hinshaw, Ph.D. VIRTUAL
2024-12-04 17:00 - 17:30

Virtual TBRI®️ Training for CASA Staff and Volunteers VIRTUAL
2024-12-02 11:00 - 2024-12-11 12:30
The 6-hour Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI®️) Overview provides the basis of attachment and research on which TBRI®️ builds. Training is free of charge. Participants must attend the full six hours consecutively and complete two post training surveys. Upcoming sessions:
December 2nd, 4th, 9th, and 11th (11am-12:30pm)
January 13th, 15th, 20th, and 22nd (11am-12:30pm)
REGISTER HERE: https://s-eb7ef7-i.sgizmo.com/s3/i-Z8ynjFVz8YlcJGBWq-7440228/?sguid=Z8ynjFVz8YlcJGBWq

Colorado Child Protection Ombudsman
2024-11-13 11:30 - 12:30
Virtual
November 13, 11:30 am
Register here: Meeting Registration – Zoom

Each year, the Office of Colorado’s Child Protection Ombudsman (CPO) responds to over a thousand complaints from foster parents, respondent parents, services providers, youth, and many others involved in the Colorado child protection system. Each of these groups call because they are struggling to understand and successfully navigate the state’s complex child protection system. This presentation will present the most common questions, misconceptions, and frustrations we hear from children, families, and providers across the state and how the CPO assists citizens in resolving their concerns. The session will begin with an overview of the CPO’s history, authority, and operating procedures. Additionally, we will discuss how citizen complaints provide a deep understanding into the effectiveness of child protection system and how the CPO uses this information to create systemic and legal change. Learning Goals (1) Participants will gain an understanding of CPO’s role, authority, and investigative processes. (2) Participants will gain insight into the aspects of the child protection systems that families and children most frequently struggle to understand. (3) Participants will leave with a greater understanding of how and when the CPO can be a useful resource to community partners.

All D&N Gathering
2024-11-04 17:00 - 19:00
All D&N Fall Get Together IN PERSON
Monday November 4, 5:00 to 7:00
CASA Training Room
RSVP to LisaP@casappr.org
Please enter and exit through The Hanger door
Please join us for our Annual D&N Volunteer Gathering (Advocates, LLL Specialists, and Peer Coordinators) as we eat, drink and laugh together. We will take some time to share best practices and how we can support each other in this work. We will be hosting a brief “open mic” session for volunteers 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!).

13th Annual Light of Hope North
2024-10-30 12:30 - 13:30
Please make plans to join CASA for this one-hour sponsored fundraising lunch to benefit abused and neglected children in the Pikes Peak Region.
October 30, 2024
12:30 – 1:30 PM
Black Forest by Wedgewood Weddings
12375 Black Forest Rd., Colorado Springs, CO 80908
To reserve your seat in advance, inquire about business partnerships, or host a table, please email events@casappr.org.

Trusted Adults
2024-10-22 14:30 - 16:00
Inside Out Youth Services Presents: Trusted Adults
Tuesday, Oct. 22 from 2:30 – 4:00 in the CASA training room.
RSVP to MeganM@casappr.org

Suicide Prevention
2024-10-22 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday October 22, 2024
CASA Training Room
RSVP to LisaP@casappr.org
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.

Understanding Conflicted Family Systems Through a Developmental Lens: How Do I Refuel?
2024-10-09 13:00 - 14:00
Understanding Conflicted Family Systems Through a Developmental Lens: How Do I Refuel?

October 9, 2024 1:00pm-2:00pm Eastern Time (US & Canada)
Presented by Association of Family and Conciliation Courts, featuring Benjamin Garber, PhD
a brief conceptual overview of human development from conception toward autonomy with pitstops along the way to understand the back-and-forth dance of separation/individuation and enmeshment. In this view, healthy parents function as gas stations and children are cars that become more and more fuel efficient as they grow.
You will need to create an account
REGISTER HERE: https://members.afccnet.org/events/event-registration/?id=29b0ca2c-f107-ef11-a73c-00224851f37f&reload=timezone
