Fairbanks CASA Newsletter
January 2016
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Stocking Success!



Thank you, thank you to the volunteers, friends, family and community members who contributed towards this effort. Our goal was to provide 52 stockings to older youth in foster care and due to the generosity of many, we were able to decorate and put together  68  stockings! These stockings were filled with all sorts of thoughtful, fun, and practical items such as: hand knitted hats, books, gift cards, socks, earbuds, 
games,  personal care items, and yummy sweet treats. It was a heartwarming effort!

The stockings were handed off to OCS social workers who were happy to make deliveries to ensure the the youth received these prior to the holidays.  

This was certainly a worthwhile and appreciated effort and definitely a project we'll spearhead again this year!  THANKS!
 
Fostering Futures Trainings
Alaska CASA has received a continuation grant from National CASA to expand the number of mentors involved in the Fostering Futures program. Often times older youth either leave the system or age out without enough supports in place for them to be successful.  We are looking for current or new volunteers to become mentors for foster care youth 
age 14 to 21. 
 
To qualify to become  a mentor, volunteers need to have completed the CASA pre-service training, at which time they are eligible to participate in 7 hours of special training geared toward working with these youth and developing strategies to help them be successful. 

If you are a current CASA volunteer assigned to a case you can choose to take a Fostering Futures case after the training. Click here for more information.
 
The next training is in Anchorage (and there may be  travel funds available):
February 15 & 16  from 5:00 - 8:30 pm

If you are interested in participating or have questions, please contact Anne.
Calendar
As much as possible, our monthly trainings are scheduled for
the second Wednesday of the month, alternating between noon and 5:15

CASAs in Cahoots
January 11
12-1:15
OPA, second floor
Come join other volunteers to discuss cases, brainstorm, and support each other in your advocacy work.  Please rsvp if you plan on attending.

CASA monthly training topic: TBA
February 8
5:15-6:30
OPA, second floor
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CASA monthly training topic: TBA
March 8
12-1:15
OPA, second floor
Save the date !