CASA of Jefferson and Gilpin Counties

Champions For Children Breakfast 2026
2026-05-14 07:30 - 08:30 UTC | Denver Marriott West, 1717 Denver West Marriott Blvd, Golden, CO, 80401
Join us for a FREE breakfast event to learn more about CASA of Jefferson & Gilpin Counties’ work to advocate for children who have experienced abuse and neglect.
Our speaker this year is Emily Pennell, a current GAL/CFY. Emily spent five years in foster care in Jefferson County and last year became our first CASA volunteer who went through our CASA program as a youth.
Table captain and sponsorship opportunities are available!
If you have any questions, please reach out to Audrey Miklitsch at audrey@casajeffcogilpin.com.

RSVP and Learn More HERE

Embracing Neurodiversity Part 2
2026-06-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Jefferson County Courthouse, 100 Jefferson County Pkwy, Golden, CO, 80401, United States
Continuing Education: Embracing Neurodiversity Part 2
The “Embracing Neurodiversity Part 2” presentation will expand upon the foundational concepts taught during part 1. This session will take the concepts and specifically apply them to your work as a CASA Advocate, giving you strategies for establishing trust, opening the lines of communication, and building routine with your neuro-divergent CASA youth. This training creates a welcoming, neuro-affirming space for learning, reflection, and open dialogue in a supportive environment.
Participants are encouraged to submit questions ahead of time to ensure our facilitator can customize the content to your needs as a CASA Advocate. You can submit questions in the RSVP form. Please be sure to submit your questions no later than Wednesday, June 10th.

Please RSVP here if you are planning to attend this session on Wednesday, June 24th, 2026 from 6:00 to 8:00pm in-person at the Jefferson County Courthouse in the Faye Griffin Room.

Please contact Jill Dalton at CASA of Jefferson and Gilpin Counties (jilldalton@casajeffcogilpin.com) with any questions about this continuing education offering.

Mindfullness for CASA Wellbeing
2026-06-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Jefferson County Courthouse, 100 Jefferson County Pkwy, Golden, CO, 80401, United States
Continuing Education: Mindfulness for CASA Wellbeing
Supporting children through difficult experiences starts with caring for yourself first. Join this engaging continuing education session designed specifically for CASA volunteers to explore practical mindfulness strategies that reduce stress, build emotional resilience, and strengthen connections with youth. Volunteers will learn simple, trauma-informed mindfulness techniques they can use in their own daily lives as part of a healthy self-care routine, while also gaining tools to help CASA youth manage anxiety, regulate emotions, and feel more grounded. Participants will leave with easy-to-use strategies that support both volunteer well-being and positive youth outcomes.

Our facilitator, Kathy Watters, is a Public Health Consultant, Enneagram and Mindfulness Instructor, and a CASA Peer Coordinator and Advocate. She is well-versed in the needs of our volunteers and will definitely share valuable, practical information.

This session will be in-person on Wednesday, June 17th at 6:00pm at the Jefferson County Courthouse in the Faye Griffin Room on the first floor of the Administration side of the building. Please RSVP here.

Please contact Jill Dalton at CASA of Jefferson and Gilpin Counties (jilldalton@casajeffcogilpin.com) with any questions about this continuing education offering.
