All Advocate Gathering

When: Thursday, November 2nd from 5-7pm Where: CASA Training Room Please enter and exit through The Hanger door RSVP to: BrittanyS@casappr.org by October 30th Please join the D&N Team for an All-Advocate Gathering (Advocates, LLL Specialists, and Peer Coordinators) as we host you all to share best practices and how we can support each other…

Helping Children & Adolescents with Emotional Problems VIRTUAL

Helping Children & Adolescents with Emotional Problems VIRTUAL Thursday, November 30, 2023, 5:00 pm MST Helping Children & Adolescents with Emotional Problems | Brain & Behavior Research Foundation (bbrfoundation.org) This presentation will begin review of key features of pediatric mood and anxiety disorders. This provides novel insights for improving treatment, which will be described in…

Marigolds Cafe and Bakery Yule Log CASA benefit

Marigolds Cafe and Bakery December 1st - December 31st $5 for every Yule Log sold will go back to CASA! The 10 inch is $55 The 14 inch is $65 There are two flavors, the double chocolate mousse or raspberry mousse with white cake. Check out Marigold's website here: https://marigoldcoloradosprings.com/  

Court Report Writing

December 5, 2023 5:30 to 8:00 CASA Training Room 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…

Santa’s Shop

Please come in and pick out clothes, books, toys, stocking items, and more for the youth on your case, ages 0-11. (12+ who shop at The Hanger will receive a gift card. Youth cannot have both, please.) Check with the guardians of the youth to get sizes, along with favorite colors, toys, TV characters, etc.,…

Educating Children of Color Summit

17th Annual Educating Children of Color Summit IN PERSON January 13, 2024 Registration is now open for the 17th Annual Educating Children of Color Summit to be held at Colorado College on 1-13-24. The Summit theme is Everybody Welcome-the Life and Legacy of Fannie Mae Duncan. There are more than 30 breakout sessions for adults and…

Suicide Prevention 

January 18, 2024 Noon to 1:30 CASA Training room 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. In the CASA…

Positive Youth Development

Positive Youth Development (PYD) Virtual PYD is a strengths-based view of adolescence. This approach focuses on helping youth acquire the knowledge and skills they need to become healthy and productive adults and incorporates the development of skills, opportunities, and authentic relationships into programs, practices, and policies. PYD guides communities and organization's in how they organize…

Virtual Foster Care Education Resources

Colorado Foster Care Education Resources VIRTUAL January 31st 11:30am-1pm The Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE) and Colorado Department of Education (CDE) will co-present about the education resources for students in Foster Care. CDE will present about Federal and State educational rights for students in foster care. CDHE will present the two programs administered by…

Colorado Foster Care Education Resources

Colorado Foster Care Education Resources VIRTUAL January 31st 11:30am-1pm The Colorado Department of Higher Education (CDHE) and Colorado Department of Education (CDE) will co-present about the education resources for students in Foster Care. CDE will present about Federal and State educational rights for students in foster care. CDHE will present the two programs administered by…