Tuesday, November 25, 2008
How did Colorado do?
How well does Colorado serve children with special needs (as designated by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act)? Not so good, read more here.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Another Swearing In: 11/18/08 in Castle Rock
Here are the Elbert County volunteers--new volunteers Michelle Oeser and Sally Strates--with Peg Rudden, Executive Director and PattyAnn Maher, Program Manager of Elbert County, with the Honorable Judge Jeffrey Holmes of Elbert County.
Sally and Michelle did a "Hybrid version" of CASA Training, and were able to attend sessions in Aurora at our main office, as well as have on-site training at our satellite office in Elizabeth, Colorado. If you know of someone in the community who is interested in training, give our office a call at 303-695-1882--our next training opportunities are coming up February 2009.
A book of interest for our kiddos!
New Book Helps Foster Children Manage the Questions and Comments of Others
BURTONSVILLE, Md., Nov 19, 2008 /PRNewswire-USNewswire via COMTEX/ -- W.I.S.E. Up! Empowers Children with Positive Choices
The Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.) is pleased to announce the launch of its newest publication, the W.I.S.E. Up! Powerbook for Children in Foster Care. Based on the nationally acclaimed program for adopted children, the book offers a simple, easy-to-remember solution for managing their complex feelings (sadness, fear, frustration, anger, loss and grief) while responding to the questions, comments and curiosities of others. Read the entire article
BURTONSVILLE, Md., Nov 19, 2008 /PRNewswire-USNewswire via COMTEX/ -- W.I.S.E. Up! Empowers Children with Positive Choices
The Center for Adoption Support and Education (C.A.S.E.) is pleased to announce the launch of its newest publication, the W.I.S.E. Up! Powerbook for Children in Foster Care. Based on the nationally acclaimed program for adopted children, the book offers a simple, easy-to-remember solution for managing their complex feelings (sadness, fear, frustration, anger, loss and grief) while responding to the questions, comments and curiosities of others. Read the entire article
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
CASA Spotlight: Art Castro
Age: 73 years old
Hometown: Born in Puerto Rico and raised in Havana, Cuba
An adjective that describes you: Caring for the welfare of children
When did you first become involved with CASA Advocates for Children? Trained in Spring 2004, started my first case that Summer.
What is/was your favorite part of volunteering with CASA Advocates for Children? The joy of seeing a child's face light up when you are able to get him/her to spend time with siblings and family that they would not have access to otherwise. And knowing that you have made a difference in the outcome in a case whereby you have enabled a better future for the child.
What has your work with CASA Advocates for Children taught you that you didn’t know before? That there is a great payback and satisfaction when you know you made a difference, for the better, in the future life of a child in distress.
What is something that you would want potential donors or volunteers to know about CASA Advocates for Children? You are not alone! Your CASA Case Coordinator is a great asset that helps makes your work easier. I have been blessed with very supporting Case Coordinators.
Hometown: Born in Puerto Rico and raised in Havana, Cuba
An adjective that describes you: Caring for the welfare of children
When did you first become involved with CASA Advocates for Children? Trained in Spring 2004, started my first case that Summer.
What is/was your favorite part of volunteering with CASA Advocates for Children? The joy of seeing a child's face light up when you are able to get him/her to spend time with siblings and family that they would not have access to otherwise. And knowing that you have made a difference in the outcome in a case whereby you have enabled a better future for the child.
What has your work with CASA Advocates for Children taught you that you didn’t know before? That there is a great payback and satisfaction when you know you made a difference, for the better, in the future life of a child in distress.
What is something that you would want potential donors or volunteers to know about CASA Advocates for Children? You are not alone! Your CASA Case Coordinator is a great asset that helps makes your work easier. I have been blessed with very supporting Case Coordinators.
Saturday, November 8, 2008
Swearing in 10/29/08
Here are photos from our most recent swearing in on 10/29/08. There was actually a smaller swearing in on 11/7/08, but since I forgot the battery in my camera, I'll just ask you to visualize a very nice ceremony.
Anyone interested in becoming a CASA volunteer? Send them our way--next training begins February 2009.
Spooky Halloween Party! 10/24/08
In the tradition of CASA kids parties, we again hosted a wonderful Halloween party for CASAs and their CASA kids. Here are a few photos and captions. The party was held on 10/24/08 from 4 pm to 6 pm, and it's success can be largely attributed to our Staff organizer--Lakia Gavin--and many wonderful volunteers including Sherri Smith (our scientist corner), Janeth Gaines (cookie decorating), Laura Sigoloff (painting pumpkins), DeeNise Stoe (various!) and many staff members who helped. Special thanks to our friends at Wagging Tales who were able to bring Blaze and Ginko. I'm sure that we're forgetting someone, so please forgive me and know that we are so grateful! Thank you all who made it possible.
If you don't see your CASA kid, it's because we can't post photos of any of our CASA kids faces--which is why you only see staff members' kids and grandkids!
Here is Peg with little Quinn (Marty's own child). And Blaze the Bronco and Ginko the bumble bee.
Here's one of facepainting.
And another of the pumpkin painting desk.
Here is Peg with Jamari and Eric (Fe's son).
And last but not least...Here are some wonderfully spooky members of our program staff: Kristin and Kelly.
If you don't see your CASA kid, it's because we can't post photos of any of our CASA kids faces--which is why you only see staff members' kids and grandkids!
Here is Peg with little Quinn (Marty's own child). And Blaze the Bronco and Ginko the bumble bee.
Here's one of facepainting.
And another of the pumpkin painting desk.
Here is Peg with Jamari and Eric (Fe's son).
And last but not least...Here are some wonderfully spooky members of our program staff: Kristin and Kelly.
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