Events & Opportunities at The Hanger
The Hanger is open 12-3 on Saturdays for shopping for teens aged 12-21 who have an open case through El Paso or Teller county or are in foster care and placed in El Paso or Teller County. Closed major holiday weekends.
Through The Hanger and Milton Foster Children's Fund, CASA offers many opportunities for children and teens in foster care. Check out the ongoing opportunities in the blue box on this page or sign up for one of our events or classes listed in the Upcoming Events below. You can also bookmark this page for easy access, join our Facebook group for the latest event info, and make sure you are receiving our monthly Hanger Happenings enewsletter. Please email mfcf@casappr.org if you would like to sign up.
** Teen Workers needed for The Hanger. Please ask for an application when you shop. Interviews are only held on Saturdays during The Hanger hours. Teen Workers will receive a $15 Walmart gift card per shift. **
Please RSVP for events by emailing mfcf@casappr.org.
The Hanger's Teen Holiday Party
Saturday, December 16th, 12:30-2pm
Please join us for a fun time of games, crafts, presents, treats and more! RSVP to mfcf@casappr.org by Weds, Dec 13th.
Please Note: The Hanger will be CLOSED for the holidays November 25, December 23, & December 30. Check The Hanger Facebook page for weather-related closings and updates: www.facebook.com/TheHangerCS.
MFCF and Activities
For the following camps and activities, please email the name(s) of the youth in foster care you will be registering to mfcf@casappr.org.
Group Swim Lessons
Apply for a scholarship here.
Need Furniture or Household Items for Independent Living?
Please email mfcf@casappr.org what you will need and when. We work with multiple agencies who have furniture, household items, and more to donate to youth who are or have been in the foster care system and need help furnishing their apartment.
Free Guitar Lessons Available
Mondays @ The Hanger
All levels welcome and a guitar is provided for each student. Please contact mfcf@casappr.org for more information.
Jill Montoya
Milton Foster Children’s Fund Manager and Special Events Planner
719.447.9898 x1026
jillm@casappr.org
MFCF@casappr.org
Teen Workers Needed for The Hanger
If you have a teen in foster care who is interested in working at The Hanger, please pick up an application next time they are in to shop! Teens can work on Saturdays from 11:45 am to 3pm and will receive a $15 gift card for their time. Please note, teens MUST have transportation to and from The Hanger for their shift.
Acoustic Guitar Lessons
Fridays at The Hanger at 418 S Weber St, in the back of the CASA building. Please email teen's name, if they are right- or left-handed, and their guitar skill level (if any) to mfcf@casappr.org. Beginners welcome. CASA has guitars available for teens to take home and practice.
Need Furniture or Household Items for Independent Living?
Please email mfcf@casappr.org what you will need and when. We work with multiple agencies who have furniture, household items, and more to donate to youth who are or have been in the foster care system and need help furnishing their apartment.
Drivers Education
DHS is currently funding Drivers Ed for youth in foster care. Please contact your foster teen's caseworker to request funding.
College Prep
Do you have a 9th-12th grader on your case? Contact mfcf@casappr.org to get free professional help preparing for college, community college, technical schools, etc. It isn’t too early to start preparing for their future or too late to apply to college for the fall!
Senior Pictures
Free senior pictures are available for teens in foster care who would like photos to commemorate their senior year/receiving their GED. Please contact mfcf@casappr.org to set up your session today.
