Upcoming Events!

July 25th: The Third Annual Teen Challenge Event

CASAs, please join us for an evening of fun, giveaways and learning at the 3^rd Annual Teen Challenge Event. This event is for past and present CASA children ages 12-18. Each child that attends will receive a gift card, a two-hour play pass for themselves and the CASA or guardian that accompanies them, and will be eligible for over $1,000 in giveaways. Kids will have the opportunity to learn from several community partners to help with their higher education and independent living in the future. Please contact Joe to RSVP and with questions.

July 15th: NOCO Pride in the Park

Join us to celebrate Pride this year at Civic Center Park, Fort Collins. Stop by the CASA tent and paint a pride rock!

August 14th: CASA Classic Golf Tournament

Grab your drivers and warm up your swings, because CASA Classic 2023 is right around the corner! Players will enjoy an exclusive, fun-filled day of golf, competition, and Northern Colorado networking opportunities. Let us know if you would be interested in playing on the sponsored CASA Volunteer Team below:

CASA Case Spotlight

CASA is in need of a volunteer for a three year old boy living with his grandmother in Fort Collins. He has experienced neglect and lacked a sober caregiver for most of his life. A volunteer who would be willing to visit with him, facilitate fun games and activities, and provide advocacy on his behalf would be greatly appreciated! 

If you are interested in reviewing this case, please email Courtney@casalarimer.com.

TBRI® Tip

TBRI® is an attachment-based and trauma-informed intervention that is designed to meet the complex needs of vulnerable children. TBRI^® uses Empowering Principles to address physical needs, Connecting Principles for attachment needs, and Correcting Principles to disarm fear-based behaviors. While the intervention is based on years of attachment, sensory processing, and neuroscience research, the heartbeat of TBRI^® is connection.

July’s TBRI® Tidbit: Three Relationship Agreements

As you plan activities with your CASA child/teen in the community, use these three agreements to help you stay on track and enjoy time together. Being clear on your behavior expectations as you head into crowded and more chaotic experiences like the local splash pad or outdoor story time will minimize outbursts. Share these three Agreements with your kiddo and you can even create hand motions to prompt easier learning.

Stick Together- Physically and emotionally stay engaged with each other. Have the child walk beside you or remain in eyesight. When having a conversation, stick together by listening and not interrupting each other.

No Hurts- Respect everyone’s body by not causing physical harm. This also means we do not harm each other with our words or overly harsh voice.



Have Fun- Above all else, have a good time visiting with your child/teen. Find activities that they enjoy. Create a fun environment in the car by having snacks, water, and silly icebreaker questions.

CASA Book Club

When: Wednesday, July 12^th from 5-6:30pm

Where: Harmony House  

We are reading and discussing The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down by Anne Fadiman

When three-month-old Lia Lee arrived at the county hospital emergency room in Merced, California, a chain of events was set in motion from which neither she, her parents nor her doctors would ever recover. Lia's parents, Foua and Nao Kao, were part of a large Hmong community, refugees from the CIA-run "Quiet War" in Laos. This story illustrates a tragic case history of cultural miscommunication within the Western medical system.

You will receive 4 hours of continuing education credits for reading the book and joining our discussion. 



Please RSVP to Nina Hamilton nina@casalarimer.com 



CASA Happy Hour

When: Thursday, August 3rd at 5:30pm

Where: La Buena Vida Restaurant in Fort Collins

Join us for an opportunity to hang out in a relaxed and fun atmosphere with other Advocates and Case Supervisors. CASA will pay for appetizers. Attendees pay for their drinks.  

CASA 2 CASA

When: Tuesday, August 8th from 12:00-1:00pm

Where: Harmony House

An essential aspect of the CASA commitment is to keep track of how the children you work with are doing with their education. It is common for CASA kids to struggle with education, and it is instrumental to their success for CASAs to report and advocate for education supports on their behalf. Contacting teachers and gaining access to online portals for school can be challenging. Please join DeAnn and Joe for pizza and a collaborative discussion on educational advocacy.

Please contact Joe Clifton joe@casalarimer.com to RSVP

This session will provide 1 hour of continuing education and is a safe space for you to be able to talk about your case.

Need additional support right now? Self-care is critical for CASAs. Susan Guio, LCSW, offers one-on-one support to CASAs experiencing difficult times. A 30-minute session is available every Thursday at 3:00 pm. Please contact deann@casalarimer.com or your Case Supervisor to explore this support.

Do you know someone who would be interested in becoming a CASA Volunteer?

Invite them to join us for a CASA Informational Session! Breakfast Pastries provided.

When: July 22, 10:00 am

Where: Harmony House

3105 E. Harmony Road, Fort Collins, CO

CASA 101 Sign Up

Virtual CASA 101 Sessions are also available!

Virtual CASA 101 Sign Up