You're Invited to a volunteer forum with our CEO, Wende Julien!
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Here at CASA/LA we're all about connection and transparency. We'd like to formally invite you to attend a meeting with our CEO, Wende Julien, where she will reflect on the last fiscal year at CASA, our goals for the future and our strategic plan to get us there! Coffee and snacks will be provided.
When:
Friday, August 23, 8-10am
Where:
In-Person
at the
CASA Office, Monterey Park
Can't make it in-person? You can attend virtually via your phone or the internet.
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Meet our new Director of Marketing & Outreach, Rich Greene!
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Born in Los Angeles CA, Rich brings a dynamic outlook to our new Director of Marketing & Outreach position. As a graduate from the University of Redlands and MIT, he has years of experience marketing and branding for various industries. Working for large companies such as Baker Hughes and Bank of America to the smaller operations of Cal Pacific Constructors and i.Foundry. Throughout his professional career, Rich has always been heavily involved in the nonprofit sector with volunteering for various organizations and giving back to his community. Outside of bringing a diverse attitude to the team, Rich enjoys coaching youth sports, mentoring those in need, traveling, and playing any sport that can challenge him.
Next time you're in the office stop by and introduce yourself. Welcome to the team Rich!
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CASA IN-SERVICE TRAINING
Court Report Writing
When:
Thursday,
August 15 at 12-1:30pm
Where:
CASA office in Monterey Park
Facilitator:
Maegan Mattock, Director of Advocacy at CASA of Los Angeles
Continuing Education Credits:
1.5 hours
Child Development and Understanding Sexuality
When:
Thursday,
August 27 at 12-2pm
Where:
CASA office in Monterey Park
Facilitator:
Cecilia Martinez, Community Health Educator at Planned Parenthood Pasadena & San Gabriel Valley
Continuing Education Credits:
2 hours
Mental Health Stigma and Discrimination Reduction
When:
Tuesday, September 17 at 11:45am-1:15pm
Where:
CASA office in Monterey Park
Facilitator:
Cathy Williamson, Community Service Counselor at LA County Department of Mental Health
Continuing Education Credits:
1.5
To RSVP for CASA In-Services, c
lick
here
.
To download recent In-Service handouts, click
here
.
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Early Childhood (EC) Tier 1 Training
The Early Childhood training will help you gain an overall understanding of early childhood development and the factors that influence developmental outcomes. The modules also address how participants in the training can use a developmental lens to support and advocate for the unique needs and treatment of young children who are in the court and welfare system.
The training is comprised of six modules; three online and three in-person (held at the CASA office in Monterey Park). Completion of all six modules are required as each module builds upon the prior.
Module 1: Online
Module 2: September 11 at 12-3pm
Module 3: Online
Module 4: September 18 at 12-3pm
Module 5: Online
Module 6: September 25 at 12-3pm (
lunch will be provided)
Facilitators:
Lauri Halderman, Program Manager, Early Childhood and Rosa Arevalo, Advocacy Team Manager
Continuing Education Credits:
12 hours
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DCFS POLICY UPDATES
Interested in staying "in the know" regarding all DCFS policy updates?
Follow this
link
to access their policy manual or sign up for their newsletter.
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EXTERNAL TRAINING
Harm Reduction Strategies for Working with CSEC Youth:
Tuesday, August 6 at 8-5pm
The Healing Begins with You: Strategies for Sustaining Hope and Re-establishing Identity for Survivors of CSE:
Wednesday, August 7 at 8-5pm
For more information on trainings available in the community click
here
.
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BOOK CLUBS
Urban Book Group
Where:
Children’s Institute in Echo Park
When:
Saturday, August 10 at 11am-1pm
We're Reading
: “The Language of Flowers” by Vanessa Diffenbaugh
West Valley Book Club
Where:
CASA's home in Encino
When:
Tuesday,
August 20 at 7pm
We're Reading
:
"The Last Black Unicorn" by Tiffany Haddish
San Gabriel Valley Book Club
Where:
CASA's home in
Sierra Madre
When:
Saturday, August 31 at 1-3pm
We're Reading:
"American Marriage" by Tayari Jones
San Fernando Valley Book Club
Where:
CASA's home in Studio City
When:
Tuesday, September 10th at 7pm
We're reading:
"Spilled Milk: Based on a True Story" by K.L. Randis
Coastline Book Club
Where:
CASA's home in Los Angeles
When:
Wednesday, September 18th at 7pm
We're reading:
"There, There" by Tommy Orange
Want to host a book club?
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CASA CONNECTIONS
Social get-togethers organized by CASAs and for CASAs
Westside Coffee and Conversation
Where:
Station 59 Firehouse, West LA
When:
Saturday, August 10 at 9:45am-12pm
Guided Tour of
Elliott Hundley Art Exhibit
Where:
MOCA (Museum of Contemporary Art), DTLA
When:
Saturday, September 7 at 11am
Note
: Event is free.
Live Music by the Ocean
Where:
Nelson’s at Terranea Re
sort in Rancho Palos Verdes
When:
Saturday, September 7 at 6pm
Note:
Attendance is free. Food and drinks available for purchase. Music provided by Feed the Kitty band.
Want to host a CASA Connection?
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BOGO Sale is Back! For a limited time -- and just for CASA volunteers -- our
Buy One, Get One
secret pre-sale tickets are back! As of today
,
100 pairs of Wine+Art tickets have been released but just for a limited time through the end of August. If you're a planner, Wine+Art is a great holiday season outing complete with wine, libations, an array of food all while bidding on art for a tremendous cause! Here's how to get in on the fun:
When:
August 1-31
Where:
https://bit.ly/2YtEkhR
How:
Please limit one CASA volunteer purchase per order (two tickets per order).
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Wine + Art: Event Sponsorship
We can't thank you enough for your continued support with our planning efforts! We are still accepting various sponsorship proposals for our
6
th
Annual Wine+Art
event. If you know of a business or artist who may be interested in sponsoring our event or showcasing their culinary product or artwork to our engaged supporters we’d love to hear from them! Submissions will be considered through our following online forms:
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Have questions?
Please contact our events team:
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Beverly Hills Food & Wine Festival
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“
60 of the best chefs in Los Angeles and New York are joining forces to provide Angelinos with an incredible culinary experience at the
Beverly Hills Food & Wine Festival
on
August 17
th
and 18
th
, and CASA/LA is the charity partner! We will be celebrating all things delicious at the CASA/LA vendor booth both nights. Stop by and say hi, Michelin Star meal in hand, by
purchasing a ticket
! Or, if you can't attend but would like to support this campaign, please consider making a donation
here
."
If you have any questions about this campaign, or would like to set up a similar campaign of your own, please contact Kelly Lozo at
klozo@casala.org
or 323.859.2888 x6353.
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Have a hard time checking your CASA advocate email?
You may want to get your CASA advocate email on your cell phone so that you will receive notifications when you have a new email.
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Need help with ETO?
Refer to the updated Advocate Handbook or join us for weekly walk-in ETO clinics Tuesdays 12pm-2pm in our Monterey Park office!
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Baby2Baby
CASA/LA has received a generous donation of “2 the Rescue Bundles” from our partner Baby2Baby. Each bundle contains clothing, blankets, toiletries and some toys. The bundles are arranged by gender and available for the children ages 1-12. These bundles are helpful for a child who has recently moved placements or the child of an expectant/parenting youth. If you are interested in claiming one of these bundles, please contact your advocate supervisor.
Scholarship for Latino Seniors
Hispanic Heritage Foundation (HHF), established by the White House in 1987, is an award-winning nonprofit that identifies, inspires, prepares and positions Latino leaders in the classroom, community and workforce to meet America’s priorities. This year is the 21st Anniversary of their national Youth Awards educational grants program! The Youth Awards program will award students who are the graduating Class of 2020 with up to $3,500 in educational grants to fund their higher education or to a community-based project.
Youth can apply
here
by the deadline, Tuesday, October 15th.
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"
Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful,
committed citizens can change the world;
indeed, it's the only thing that ever has
."
-Margaret Mead
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