July, 2019
CASA Second Quarter Newsletter
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Gearing Up For New Fiscal Year Of Events, Trainings, and ADVOCACY!
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WITH THE BEGINNING OF A NEW FISCAL YEAR, COMES A TIME FOR GRATITUDE AND REFLECTION.
We are thrilled with the strides made this past year at CASA of Adams & Broomfield Counties. We served more than 500 youth and couldn't have done it without you! However, there are currently more than 1,600 children in Adams and Broomfield Counties in the child welfare system that have been abused and/or neglected. Our goal to give every child a voice is a daunting task, but it is one that we remain determined and hopeful to accomplish. Please continue with your advocacy and help in spreading our mission.
Thank you to all of our Everyday Heroes for your dedication and passion that supports our vulnerable youth. You are making a huge impact in the lives of the children we serve!
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Do you or someone you know want to learn more about Court Appointed Special Advocates?
Come to our next CASA 101 presentation to learn more and to ask any questions you may have on
Thursday, August 8th, 6-7 pm at Zoe's Coffee in Westminster
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Congratulations to Donna Alengi!
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We are pleased to announce that our very own Donna Alengi was chosen as the winner of the Mary Ciancio Distinguished Service Award! This award went to an individual who goes above and beyond their volunteerism role in their community. Donna is a Board Member and dedicated CASA Volunteer, and she gives back to her community through her membership in other social groups and individual acts of philanthropy.
We think this award was extremely well-deserved. Congratulations Donna! Thank you for all you do to support our program and community!
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Thank you again to everyone who was able to attend, sponsor, and support our annual CASA Classic Golf Tournament. It was a fun-packed day on the beautiful Ranch Country Club Golf Course! We raised over
$87,000 to support abused and neglected children in our community. Please see our full album from the event
HERE!
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Congratulations to our Newest CASA Volunteers!
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We welcomed 10 new Volunteer Advocates on June 18th. We are so excited to see the work they will do for children in our community. THANK YOU all for starting your journey with CASA! To see other upcoming Pre-Service Trainings and learn how you can join this wonderful group of individuals as a CASA Volunteer, please click
HERE!
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Join Us For This Year's Indulge for CASA on Friday, July 19, 2019!
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Join us for an evening of fun, entertainment, food, wine, libations, and more. Your partnership will help raise funds to support abused & neglected children
in our community.
Friday, July 19, 2019 | 6 - 9 PM
VIP Access 5 - 6 PM
Balistreri Vineyards | 1946 E. 66th Ave., Denver
Attire: Summer Fancy
Indulge for CASA promises to be fun and exciting with aerialists, fire breathers, stilt walkers, flame throwers, live and silent auctions, raffle tickets, and a chance to win one carat diamond earrings with a $100 donation!
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CASA Moves to New Location!
July 8, 2019 | Adams County Human Services Center
11887 Pecos Street, Westminster
With the launch of our new fiscal year, we will be relocating from the Adams County Courthouse in Brighton to the Community Partner space inside the Human Services Building on 118th & Pecos in Westminster. We are forever grateful to Adams County for their wonderful support and shared space over the years! We are looking forward to our new digs and becoming a part of the Adams County Human Services Center.
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Light of Hope
October 2019
When we come together as a community, we can achieve the work it takes to give a child a voice and change a child's story. This annual fundraising event gives community members an opportunity to learn more about CASA of Adams & Broomfield Counties, the impact we are having on abused and neglected children, and how our volunteers make a difference! Our program will include a guest speaker, entertainment, and a call to action at an exciting new location. Stay tuned on
CASA17th.org to learn more!
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Congratulations to our Volunteers of the Month!
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April
Sherri Sos
Sherri's
first case involves two siblings. The case was opened in early 2018 when the children’s school called to report potential abuse.
Sherri quickly became the immovable cog in the development of her case, keeping all parties updated. Whenever there were questions or tensions between the legal team and the family members, Sherri was there to offer guidance, and was an immense help in keeping everyone informed.
“Because of our unique position, CASA Volunteers can help all members of the case get along a little better. It helps the kids in the long run to keep everyone on the same page.”
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May
Ashley Cunningham
Ashley is currently serving on two cases! She has brought attention to the small details in her cases that proves just how much of a difference a CASA can make in the children being served. In her case with a newborn, Ashley was the sole person to discuss with the parent the status of their child who was in a prospective adoptive family's care. She was a trusted source to ensure them the baby was finding a wonderful home, which ultimately helped her case stay on track.
In her other case, the toddler involved was not having a healthy level of consistency in her eating and sleeping schedule and was not enrolled in daycare. With Ashley's persistence, the child's needs were met.
“My cases show what a big role you can have to hone in on those fine details that not everyone might be seeing, details that will impact the child in a huge way.”
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June
Jennie Dreiling
Jennie’s case involves two teenagers. She and her legal team had been struggling to get them out of the home, until Jennie was able to reach a level of trust with them. This bond led the teenagers to share details that were finally able to get them into new placements. Both teens are now thriving: they are being supported emotionally, financially, and are finding their confidence.
“The teens really trust me; I get to be the person that they can relax around or can be the shoulder to cry on. They know I have their backs, and they know I don’t have any agenda other than to help them, and that has proven to be so important.”
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Other Ways to Support CASA
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There are so many ways you can give back to CASA of Adams & Broomfield Counties: making a general donation, buying a gift online at Amazon Smiles, or even donating a car. It has never been easier to give back and help the children we serve!
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