Court Report Writing In-Service
September 21st 5:00pm-7:00pm at the CASA Office 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 in order to keep bias out of your writing and give…
SEPT Facilitator Appreciation Event
If you are a SEPT Facilitator, we hope you will join us for an appreciation event full of picnic style foods and beverages! It will be located at Bear Creek Park on Sept. 25 from 4:30-6:30. This invitation is extended to your friends and families as well. Please RSVP with the number of people you're…
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
Please note: CASA in-services are for sworn-in CASA volunteers. ASIST is a two day workshop that arms you with effective strategies to support someone experiencing thoughts of suicide. It is an evidenced based training model that creates suicide first aid caregivers to create awareness and provide tools for prevention to the individual. Space is limited!…
“Dudes and Brews” Volunteer Info Session
The Garden 401 South Nevada Ave., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesCASA is seeking more male volunteers to advocate for the most vulnerable boys in the Pikes Peak Region. As a CASA volunteer, you can show these boys the kind of safe, respectful, and responsible men they can become when they grow up. We're looking for a few good men! Hundreds of children in the Pikes…
Advocate Support Group
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
Minimum Sufficient Level of Care
This in-service will be located at the CASA office and will offer advocates and peer coordinators an opportunity to explore what the phrase ‘minimum sufficient level of care’ really means for children in the child welfare system. We will discuss how an advocate can remain objective when assessing a child’s physical safety, emotional wellbeing, and…
All D&N Volunteer Gathering
Please join the D&N team, your fellow Advocates, PCs, and LLL Specialists for a fall-themed gathering to celebrate our successes over the last year, share best practices, and to just be social with one another! This gathering will be held in-person in the CASA training room on October 28th from 5:00-6:30PM. Snacks and drinks will…
Advocate Support Group
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
Volunteer Information Hour
CASA of the Pikes Peak Region 418 South Weber St., Colorado Springs, CO, United StatesCASA 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…