“I trust my CASA which is important to me. She is always there for me when I need her or when I don’t need her. Since having a CASA, I have never felt lonely.” -15 year old youth
The CASA of Monterey County (CMC) office is closed through May 29th. However, all CMC staff are working remotely and available as we continue to support and serve. Although the office is closed, we can be reached Monday through Friday 8:30 to 5:00 p.m. via email or by telephone, or as needed for unforeseen circumstances. Please visit our website for a complete list of staff and contact information: https://www.casaofmonterey.org/
Be safe and be well, you mean the world to us!
Thank you to all who participated and shared
in making #GivingTuesdayNow a huge success!
Over $21,000 was raised and every donation will be matched
through the generosity of the Harden Foundation.
The match continues through the end of May
with the Harden Foundation matching up to $35,000!
Text CASAMC to 56512 to make a donation!
Webinar and Zoom
Continuing Ed Opportunities!
Visit the CASA of Monterey County Website and check-out the "Advocate Center" for information and to register for Upcoming CE events. CE events and registration links can be found on the calendar.
Go to the website, click on "Volunteer" on the menu bar, then click on "Advocate Center" in the drop-down menu (see image below),
when prompted enter the password CASA831. https://www.casaofmonterey.org/
If you experience any problems when accessing the Advocate Center,
please contact Kathryn Pernet via email, kathyrn@casaofmonterey.org
Upcoming Webinar and Zoom Continuing Ed Opportunities:
CASA Book Club: No Visible Bruises by Rachel Louise Snyder
Monday, May 18, 2020 6:00 – 8:00 PM
(CE credit 2 hours for reading and 2 hours for participating in the Zoom)
Explores America's epidemic of domestic violence and how it has been misunderstood, sharing insights into what domestic violence portends about other types of violence and what countermeasures are needed today.
Use the CASA of Monterey County Advocate Center to sign up and we will send you the logon information.
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Our second Group Zoom went much more smoothly and everyone had an opportunity to talk and share in small groups as well as all together. We hope you can join us for our next fun Lunch Time Zoom Session! We can continue to share stories, ideas and answer questions while having an opportunity to meet with other CASAs and the staff.
Use the CASA of Monterey County Advocate Center to sign up and we will send you the logon information.
June 1, 2020 01:00 – 2:30 PM Zoom (Part 1 – CE Credit 1.5 hours)
June 15, 2020 01:00 – 2:30 PM Zoom (Part 2 – CE Credit 1.5 hours)
What Is Cultural Awareness (Parts 1 & 2)
Cultural awareness is core to the work we do and helps us better understand and promote the well-being of the children and families we serve. As an organization we are committed to promoting cultural competence among staff and volunteers, reducing disproportionality and ensuring equitable outcomes for all children regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation and zip code.
Topics to be covered in the series include:
What is cultural awareness – diversity, equity and inclusion; biases and micro-aggressions
Understanding self in relationship to the children and families we serve
Considerations when interacting across differences
Role of social justice in our work
Infusion of allyship into our work (defined as: lifelong process of building relationships based on trust, consistency, and accountability with marginalized individuals and/or groups of people)
