By admin | March 12, 2010

Believe it or not, it can really be good for children to have family time with their parents who are incarcerated.  CASA’s Caregivers Assistance Program helps familes who are in just that kind of difficult situation.  CAP helps caregivers to get the resources they need while a parent is in jail.   Trained CAP staff can take children to visit with their parent in jail. 

Reana Gonzales, Kinship Care Center Facililitator, sees children relax after visiting their incarcerated parent.  “”It’s heartwarming to see how the jail walls seem to melt away.  The children relax just seeing that their parent is safe and sound. Also, encouraging the parent-child bond gives the parent hope that helps them to meet their goals and change their lives.”

For more information about CAP go here or call Reana Gonzales at 625-0112.

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By admin | March 12, 2010

Yet another group of young men are graduating from CASA’s Boys Council Leadership Group. Josefa Barraza and Milo Silva facilitate the group while Janet Sanders, Jim Goss and Martha Villarreal mentor the boys through the 10 week program. Josefa reports how amazing it is to see how the boys engage in the activities and leave each session with a smile. CASA has five 10-week sessions a year that work with our teens on life skills, leadership skills, community relations, and other topics pertaining to issues teenagers face. The First Methodist Church also plays a big role in helping our teens. They provide the gym in which to have the meetings and also cook delicious meals for everyone. Thanks to all involved for continuing to give of their time and efforts to make a difference in the life of our teens!

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By admin | March 10, 2010

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By admin | March 9, 2010

Chaves County CASA Staff gathered at Diamond A Ranch in Picacho for two days of bonding, trust-building, and relaxing.  The weather was gorgeous and a wonderful time was had by all.

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By admin | March 8, 2010

CASA Staff and board members gathered on March 3rd at the Candlewood Suites “Area 51″ Training Room for a spirited strategic planning session.  Our favorite goal for the year is to add a therapy dog to our staff!

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By admin | March 3, 2010

Check out this wonderful video made by CASA of the Pikes Peak Region in Colorado.  They captured the work of our volunteers so beautifully.

Go here:  Voices of CASA Children From the Pikes Peak Region

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By admin | March 2, 2010

Take me to the issue now.

National CASA’s quarterly magazine features an in-depth article about foster care adoption by Rita L. Soronen, executive director of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption and former CASA Program Director of the Year.

Read the Winter issue now at CASAforChildren.org/Connection. Please email your comments on the content or new online layout to the editor.

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By admin | March 1, 2010

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By admin | February 26, 2010

 This is a great resource for support systems around adoption topics. Go here to find any kind of adoption blog you can think of.

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By admin | February 25, 2010

Are you getting your twelve required hours of in-service training every year?  Make it easy by listening to national CASA Association podcasts in your spare time or even while you’re on a road trip.

The latest one, “Fostering Futures Serving Older Youth” can be found here.

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