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CASA or CASA-Supporter VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES!
CASA, CASA friend, family, group- these are a few one-time projects where we need a your help!
OCTOBER Project: PAINTING FENCES & BENCHES AT TORO PARK
DATE: Saturday, October 19, between the hours of 8 am- noon
# of VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 30-40 would be great!
Monterey County Parks is generously allowing CASA of Monterey County to complete 60 hours of Park community service in exchange of our August CASA Picnic site fee! We would appreciate whatever time you can spare, whether it's one hour, or four! Children 10+ welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. To see flyer, please click HERE. Please share with any friends, family, or group you think might be interested in helping.
A head count is required, please contact our AmeriCorp VIP Marissa at (831) 250-0272, or email her at Marissa@casaofmonterey.org, with headcount of how many in your group will be attending.
NOVEMBER Project: Ushers needed for Western Stage's opening of EVITA (Hartnell Theater)
DATE: Saturday, November 9 from 6-10 pm
# of VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 5-6
Western Stage has invited CASA to host an Info Table at their opening presentation of Evita, in exchange for 6-8 volunteers to work as ushers that evening. Volunteers are invited to watch the play for free, and Kathryn will be hosting the info table before the show, and during intermission. Can you help? It'll be a fun evening! To RSVP, please contact Kathryn at kathryn@casaofmonterey.org, or (831) 222-3907.
As a volunteer advocate you’ve got a tremendous responsibility.
You have the opportunity to dramatically improve the life of a child. Judges respect your work and the recommendations you supply in court. According to a 2005 nation-wide survey of judges, approximately 97% agreed that children and families are better served because of CASA involvement. They also recognized that the CASA provided information that was beneficial to their decision-making.
Created in the spirit of collaboration, our organization provides a means for CASA programs and volunteers to share best practices and resources for advocacy. As you spend time getting to know your child and her needs, you’ll realize how much your child is counting on you to help her navigate the system. From learning about educational advocacy to working with social workers, we’ve compiled some resources to help CASA volunteers advocate for their youth.
Available Topics:
Education - Legal - Health and Wellness - Transition-Aged Youth - Webinars and Trainings - Research & Outcomes - Suggested Reading List
Availability is first come, first serve.
Emailinfo@casaofmonterey.org to reserve, or give us a call at (831) 455-6800
Thank you Ariel Theatricals for vouchers to performances of:
- Vouchers for Disney HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL on Stage
Showtimes: October 11, 12, 18, 19 - Fridays at 7 pm, and Saturdays at 2 pm & 7 pm
- Vouchers for GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE BEARS
Showtimes: November 1 & 2 - Friday at 7 pm, and Saturday at 2 pm & 7 pm
- Vouchers for A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS
Showtimes: December 6, 7, 12, 13, 14 - Fridays at 7 pm, and Saturdays at 10 am, 2 pm & 7 pm
Thank you Monterey Bay Aquarium for providing free passes to CASA's and their kiddos!
Thank you to Kiwanis Club of Monterey for donating passes available now...
- Highway 1 Golf- passes for a free round of mini-golf
- Monterey Mirror Maze Lazer Challenge
Thank you Boy Scouts of America- Troop 2 for donating passes to Monterey Zoo!
CASA Youth Resources
What is ILP?
ILP stands for Independent Living Program - ILP provides training, services, and benefits to assist current and former foster youth in achieving self-sufficiency prior to, and after leaving, the foster care system. In California, each county has the flexibility to design services to meet a wide range of individual needs and circumstances. The County is required to make this program available but the youth are not mandated to participate. If they participate they usually will receive a stipend. The sessions can be very helpful when the youth engage.
Youth are eligible for ILP services from age 16 to the day before their 21st birthday, provided one of the following criteria is met:
The youth was/is in foster care at any time from their 16th to their 19th birthday.
The youth was placed in out-of-home care by a tribe or tribal organization between their 16th and 19th birthdays.
The youth is a former dependent who entered into a kinship guardianship at any age and is receiving/received Kinship Guardianship Assistance Payments (Kin-GAP) between the ages of 16 and 18.
The youth is a former dependent who entered into a Non-Related Legal Guardianship (NRLG) after attaining age 8 and is receiving/received permanent placement services.
Upcoming ILP trainings that might be a good fit for your CASA child:
SUBJECT: Bullying Prevention
FOR WHO: ILP-High School Youth
DATE: Tuesday, October 8, 2019
TIME: 5-7 pm
LOCATION: Hartnell S-218
Dinner provided, childcare available with pre-registration only. Space limited, call/RSVP Anabel Guzman at (831) 755-6956, or email Anabel at aguzman@hartnell.edu
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SUBJECT: Sex Education
FOR WHO: Non-Minor Dependents ages 18-21
DATE: Tuesday, October 15, 2019
LOCATION: Hartnell S-218
Childcare available with pre-registration 48 hrs in advance. Space is limited, call/RSVP Savannah at (831) 755-6944, or email her at slewis@hartnell.edu
