BUTTERFLY'S HAVEN + CASA/LA PARTNERSHIP
CASA/LA is excited to announce our new partnership with Butterfly’s Haven, a housing community for expectant and parenting youth who are involved, or have children involved, in the dependency system. This partnership is special because it's not a group home or transitional shelter placement. It is a community that will allow young mothers to build up their independent living skills while surrounded by support from their peers and culturally relevant services.
If you are working with an expectant and/or parenting youth between the age of 18-21 with a child or children under the age of 7 in need of housing, please have them complete the Butterfly's Haven resident application. The housing is currently for female-identifying youth only. |
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Kudos to the Essential History Team of Volunteers |
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We received glowing feedback from a CLC attorney expressing their appreciation for volunteers Karen McKendrick and Krystal Kennedy and the CASA/LA Essential History program and the impact it made on the youth's case.
"If you could help share our gratitude with the essential history team, please let them know how valuable their work has been and continues to be. We were quickly able to get a lot of people on the defense team up to speed on John’s background. This was especially helpful as defense was able to reference the inconsistencies in his placements, support, and education - as well as call out that none of DCFS’s reports mentioned a single piece of John’s background and the trauma he’s experienced. Nor did they note any of his strengths."
Thank you to all of our Essential History CASAs for making a difference!
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Want to see CASA/LA Serve More Youth?
Time and time again, we have seen the power of CASAs telling authentic stories of advocacy. From a volunteer recruitment perspective, hearing personal testimonials about CASA advocacy and its impact on youth and volunteers alike can be just the right catalyst to inspire a community member to sign up as a CASA volunteer.
We are looking for volunteers, who are enthusiastic about their advocacy, to support CASA/LA by engaging folx at community events. You'll join our recruitment and outreach team and spend your time talking with individuals about your experience as a volunteer, answering questions, and providing information about how to get involved.
If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact our Manager of Recruitment and Outreach, Angela Daughtry to sign up.
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CASA/LA IN-SERVICE TRAINING
All in-service training takes place online via Zoom.
Occupational Therapy
When: Wednesday, March 2 from 12-2 PM
Childcare: A Protective Factor for Young Children and Their Families
When: Wednesday, March 9 from 12-2 PM
CSEC: Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children
When: Friday, March 18 from 12-2 PM
The Macro Effects of Microaggressions
When: Thursday, March 24 from 12-2 PM
Individualized Transition Skills Program (ITSP)
When: Tuesday, March 29 from 12-2 PM
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If you are interested in watching a recording of past in-service training, contact Betsy Ann Mudd. We may have what you are looking for!
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Fireside Chat Series - March Edition
On Friday, March 4 from 12-1 PM, join us for a conversation on "The Importance of Family Reunification." Must RSVP to attend. New discussions every 1st Friday of the month.
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BOOK CLUBS
Coastline Book Group
Where: A CASA's home in Santa Monica*
When: Tuesday, March 22 at 1:30 PM
Reading: "Invisible Child: Poverty, Survival and Hope in an American City," by Andrea Elliott
*Space is limited to those with completed COVID-19 vaccines.
San Fernando Valley Book Group
Where: online via Zoom
When: Tuesday, March 15 at 7 PM
Reading: "Invisible Child: Poverty, Survival and Hope in an American City," by Andrea Elliott (Parts 1-4)
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CASA CONNECTIONS
Opportunities for CASA volunteers to connect with and support each other.
Educational Rights Holders Thursday, March 24, 6 PM | Register here.
Early Childhood (0-5) Thursday, March 10, 7 PM | Register with Rosie.
Middle Childhood (6-9) Thursday, March 10, 7 PM | Register with Rosie.
Transitional Age Youth (15~17) Tuesday, March 15, 3 PM | Register with Kerry.
Non-Minor Dependent (18~21) Thursday, March 10, 5 PM | Register with Lisa.
*If you have already registered for a group there is no need to register again.
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SHARE + SUPPORT
Share + supports are opportunities for CASAs to meet and discuss shared experiences with their CASA youth around specific topics.
Essential History
Wednesday, March 30 from 12-1 PM via Zoom
This share and support will focus on volunteers who are engaged with the essential history program. Participants will be able to meet other EH CASAs, ask questions, as well as share tips and tools with the team.
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HomeState x CASA/LA x Leon Bridges partnership |
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We are excited to be part of HomeState's latest collaboration with one of our favorite artists on a delicious taco benefiting CASA/LA and The Big Good. The Ft. Worth, named after Leon Bridges' hometown, is available at all HomeState Kitchen locations through the end of April 2022. For the next three months, every time you order a Ft. Worth taco, proceeds will be donated to CASA/LA and The Big Good. Now that we've 'taco bout it', visit one of the locations below!
HomeState Highland Park: 5611 N. Figueroa Street | Every Day • 8 am -10 pm
HomeState Hollywood: 4624 Hollywood Blvd | Every Day • 8 am -10 pm
HomeState Pasadena:1992 Lincoln Ave | Every Day • 8 am - 10 pm
HomeState Playa Vista:12105 W Waterfront Dr. Suite B | Every Day • 8 am - 3 pm
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Join CASA of Los Angeles as we REIMAGINE how we show up for children and families impacted by LA County’s overburdened child welfare system, to ensure they have equitable access to support and services to thrive. On the 10th anniversary of our biggest event of the year, we are excited to hold the first back-in-person gala since the pandemic, reimagined at the Skirball Cultural Center on May 10, 2022. |
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Run the LA Big 5K for CASA/LA! |
Join CASA of Los Angeles as an official charity runner of the LA Big 5K race! By choosing to run for CASA/LA, every step and dollar will go toward providing vital one-on-one advocacy for children and families in Los Angeles County's child welfare system. We will cover the $40 registration fee for the first 30 participants who join our team!
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Glamour Gowns / Suit Up
Glamour Gowns and Suit Up Event is happening this weekend! Join us as a volunteer or donate today! We're especially in need of Suit sponsors this year, $100 can provide a brand new and custom-tailored suit, shirt, tie, and shoes for a youth to wear for formal events, job interviews, or first dates!
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Meet other CASA volunteers virtually for discussion and support. Connections are organized by age of youth served and meet monthly.
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Want to get your own CASA/LA swag?
Our CASA Shop will have you looking good and supporting our cause all at once. It's a win win!
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Join our resource forum Muut to search/share resources, communicate with other CASAs, and ask questions. Read these instructions to begin.
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Visit Litmos for webinars on transition age youth, early childhood, and more.
Look in your email for an invite from CASA/LA or contact Lynne Gabriel.
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Read our volunteer handbook for policies covering everything from conflict of interest and mandatory reporting to boundaries and posting on social media.
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