CASA 101 - August 2025
2025-08-05 17:30 - 18:30 UTC | Jefferson County Courthouse, 100 Jefferson County Pkwy, Golden, CO, 80401, United States
August 5th 2025 5:30pm – 6:30pm

Event Address: 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Bear Creek Room 1319, Golden, CO 80401

Parking is available on both of the upper lots at the courthouse. Enter through the main entrance and the Bear Creek room is on the first floor on the left hand side. There will be signs to help direct you.

We will have some light snacks and a quick program to learn more about volunteering with CASA Jeffco/Gilpin. Get the opportunity to meet other current and prospective volunteers. All current CASA/YA volunteers are encouraged to attend and bring a friend!

RSVP HERE

Reach out to Audrey with any additional questions.
audrey@casajeffcogilpin.com | (719) 306-3477

August 2025 New Volunteer Training
2025-08-25 - 2025-09-11 | Jefferson County Courthouse, 100 Jefferson County Pkwy, Golden, CO, 80401, United States
Our next CASA Volunteer Training will begin in August of 2025. Jefferson County Courthouse100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, CO 80401The CASA training program is 30 hours of in-person training, including court observations, and an additional 6-10 hours of at home assignments as well as a swearing-in with Judge VanGilder.

Training Dates:
Mon, August 25 – 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Tues, August 26 – 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Tues, September 2 – 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Thurs, September 4 – 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Sat, September 6 – 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Tues, September 9 – 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Thurs, September 11 – 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm
September (TBD) – 5-6 pm Swearing-In Ceremony
*CASA Volunteer Application and Interview is required to attend training

For more information or questions, please contact:
Audrey Miklitsch | Community Engagement Coordinatior
(719) 306-3477 | audrey@casajeffcogilpin.com
Ellie Landry | Training and Retention Coordinator
(719) 221-4881 | ellielandry@casajeffcogilpin.com

CASAs Connect - Coffee & Chat August 2025
2025-08-27 10:00 - 11:30 | Jefferson County Courthouse, 100 Jefferson County Pkwy, Golden, CO, 80401, United States
CASAs Connect: Support, Share, and Learn
CASAs Connect is a monthly gathering for CASA Volunteers to come together, share experiences, and discuss their cases in a supportive environment. It’s a chance to ask questions, offer advice, and connect with fellow advocates. This year, CASAs Connect is also hosting a Speaker Series, bringing valuable insights and expert perspectives to enhance your advocacy. Join us to stay engaged, informed, and inspired!

Putt Fore CASA 2025
2025-08-27 16:00 - 20:00 | Putter’s Pride, 3604 S Kilping St, Denver, CO, 80235, United States
Save the Date: Putt Fore CASA!
August 27th, 2025
Putters Pride

More details coming soon!

September Volunteer Appreciation - New Terrain
2025-09-16 17:00 - 19:30 | New Terrain, 16401 Table Mountain Pkwy, Golden, CO, 80403
September 16th from 5:00pm – 7:30pm

Event Address: New Terrain Brewing 16401 Table Mountain Pkwy, Golden, CO 80403
Come to our September Volunteer Appreciation Event at New Terrain Brewing! We will be providing drinks, snacks and a small appreciation gift. Family/guests are welcome to attend as well (the venue is kid-friendly). Feel free to stop by anytime during those hours to drink, eat and chat with other volunteers and the CASA staff!

Reach out to Audrey with any additional questions.
audrey@casajeffcogilpin.com | (719) 306-3477

RSVP HERE

CASAs Connect - Coffee & Chat September 2025
2025-09-24 10:00 - 11:30 | Jefferson County Courthouse, 100 Jefferson County Pkwy, Golden, CO, 80401, United States

CASA 101 - October 2025
2025-10-15 17:30 - 18:30 | Jefferson County Courthouse, 100 Jefferson County Pkwy, Golden, CO, 80401, United States
October 15th 2025 5:30pm – 6:30pm

Event Address: 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Bear Creek Room 1319, Golden, CO 80401

Parking is available on both of the upper lots at the courthouse. Enter through the main entrance and the Bear Creek room is on the first floor on the left hand side. There will be signs to help direct you.

We will have some light snacks and a quick program to learn more about volunteering with CASA Jeffco/Gilpin. Get the opportunity to meet other current and prospective volunteers. All current CASA/YA volunteers are encouraged to attend and bring a friend!

RSVP HERE

Reach out to Audrey with any additional questions.
audrey@casajeffcogilpin.com | (719) 306-3477

CASA Book Club - October 2025
2025-10-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Jefferson County Courthouse, 100 Jefferson County Pkwy, Golden, CO, 80401, United States
CASA Book Club Reminder
The CASA Book Club group usually meets every odd month on the 3rd Thursday and explores both Books and Movies pertaining to our work with at risk children.
Due to scheduling conflicts, the meeting normally held in September is being delayed until October.
The Book Club will meet Thursday, October 23 at 6 pm at the courthouse, in the GOLDEN ROOM for a special guest and training opportunity. Mark your calendar and plan to come. Refreshments will be served
Our own Jeffco/Gilpin CASA volunteer and author, Pamela Manresa will be with us to discuss her book, To Trap the Tortured Soul.
Pamela is a new CASA volunteer and received her first case 6 months ago. Before CASA, Pamela was a Victim Advocate with Adams County Sheriff’s office for 5 years. Her book is a reflection of her experiences in helping victims through trauma. Pamela’s journey from Victim Advocate to CASA is a wonderful testimony and inspiration of working with and advocating for our children.
Our CASA Book club is a great way to learn and connect with others.
Read the book before hand. The book is available on Amazon. Pamela will share her background and have time to take questions and sign book copies. Even if you don’t read the book, please come and hear about how your peers are making an impact and get 1.5 hours of educational credit.
Note that our CASA Book Club meets regularly every other month on the 3rd Thursday and alternates between books and movies related to foster care, adoption and fulfilling the mission of the best interests of children. Reading the book and attending the discussion earns 3 hours of continuing education credit.
Contact Larry Varys with questions at larryvarys@aol.com.

CASAs Connect Speaker Series - Human Services Prevention Team
2025-10-27 18:00 - 19:30 | Jefferson County Courthouse, 100 Jefferson County Pkwy, Golden, CO, 80401, United States
CASAs Connect: Support, Share, and Learn
CASAs Connect is a monthly gathering for CASA Volunteers to come together, share experiences, and discuss their cases in a supportive environment. It’s a chance to ask questions, offer advice, and connect with fellow advocates. This year, CASAs Connect is also hosting a Speaker Series, bringing valuable insights and expert perspectives to enhance your advocacy. Join us to stay engaged, informed, and inspired!
These count towards continuing education credits!
Department of Human Services – Prevention Training
Monday, October 27th, 6:00-7:30pm – Jefferson County Courthouse, Faye Griffin Conference Room
100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, CO 80401
This training is specifically on mandated reporting and how our DHS child welfare system functions. More details to come.

Reach out to Jill with questions.
jilldalton@casajeffcogilpin.com | (303) 271-6537

CASAs Connect - Coffee & Chat October 2025
2025-10-29 10:00 - 11:30 | Jefferson County Courthouse, 100 Jefferson County Pkwy, Golden, CO, 80401, United States
CASAs Connect: Support, Share, and Learn
CASAs Connect is a monthly gathering for CASA Volunteers to come together, share experiences, and discuss their cases in a supportive environment. It’s a chance to ask questions, offer advice, and connect with fellow advocates. This year, CASAs Connect is also hosting a Speaker Series, bringing valuable insights and expert perspectives to enhance your advocacy. Join us to stay engaged, informed, and inspired!
Jefferson County Courthouse, Bear Creek Room

November 2025 New Volunteer Training
2025-11-03 - 2025-11-20 | Jefferson County Courthouse, 100 Jefferson County Pkwy, Golden, CO, 80401, United States
Our next CASA Volunteer Training will begin in October of 2025. Jefferson County Courthouse100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, CO 80401The CASA training program is 30 hours of in-person training, including court observations, and an additional 6-10 hours of at home assignments as well as a swearing-in with Judge VanGilder.

Training Dates:
Mon, November 3 – 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Thurs, November 6 – 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Sat, November 8 – 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Mon, November 10 – 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Thurs, November 13 – 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Mon, November 17 – 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Thurs, November 20 – 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm
November (TBD) – 5-6 pm Swearing-In Ceremony
*CASA Volunteer Application and Interview is required to attend training

For more information or questions, please contact:
Jill Dalton | Volunteer Onboarding Supervisor
(303) 271-6537 | jilldalton@casajeffcogilpin.com

CASA Book Club - November 2025
2025-11-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Jefferson County Courthouse, 100 Jefferson County Pkwy, Golden, CO, 80401, United States
Note the change in time and location to 6 pm at the Courthouse.
The CASA Book Club will be meeting on Thursday, November 20 at 6 pm at the Jeffco Courthouse. We will convene in the Bear Creek Room which is left of the elevators as you enter
The movie we will watch and discuss is Failure to Protect (2023). This film is a documentary of the child welfare system as told by parents and professionals. The list of actor/characters include psychologists, judges, social workers, juvenile dependency and parents.
The movie is available on Amazon.
Watch the movie and come prepared to discuss how the movie impacts your current or past cases and how we might apply concepts to our mission. Watching and coming to the meeting earns 3 hours of training credit.
Note that our CASA Book Club meets regularly every other month on the 3rd Thursday and alternates between books and movies related to foster care, adoption and fulfilling the mission of the best interests of children. Contact Larry Varys with questions at larryvarys@aol.com.

CASA Office Closed
2025-12-25 - 2025-12-26, 2025-12-31 - 2026-01-01

Continuing Education - CE Overview Training 1
2026-01-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Jefferson County Courthouse, 100 Jefferson County Pkwy, Golden, CO, 80401, United States
CE Program Overview Training
Wednesday, January 7th at 12:00pm
Thursday, January 8th at 6:30 pm
1 Hour of in-person CE credit
We would like to give you the opportunity to learn more details about the newly re-launched CASA Continuing Education program, so we will be hosting two live, in-person CASA Continuing Education Overview training sessions in January at the Jefferson County Courthouse. During these sessions, we will answer any questions you have about the CE program and explain, in detail, how to log your hours in Optima for tracking purposes.
Please RSVP so we can get an accurate headcount!
RSVP HERE

Reach out to Jill with questions.
jilldalton@casajeffcogilpin.com | (303) 271-6537

Continuing Education - CE Overview Training 2
2026-01-08 18:30 - 19:30 | Jefferson County Courthouse, 100 Jefferson County Pkwy, Golden, CO, 80401, United States

Continuing Education - LGBTQ+ Ally Training
2026-01-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
LGBTQ+ Ally Training in Partnership with The Trevor Project
January 14th from 6:00pm – 8:00pm
2 hours of virtual CE credit

The Trevor Project’s Ally Training is an interactive introduction to supporting LGBTQ+ youth with understanding, empathy, and confidence. Participants will learn key terminology, explore the coming-out experience, and gain insight into the unique challenges LGBTQ+ young people face at home, in school, and in their communities.

Please RSVP so we can get an accurate headcount!
RSVP HERE

Reach out to Jill with questions.
jilldalton@casajeffcogilpin.com | (303) 271-6537

CASA Book Club - January 2026
2026-01-15 18:00 - 20:00 | Jefferson County Courthouse, 100 Jefferson County Pkwy, Golden, CO, 80401, United States
Note the change in time and location to 6 pm at the Courthouse.
The CASA Book Club will be meeting on Thursday, January 15 at 6 pm at the Jeffco Courthouse. We will convene in one of the meeting rooms to the left of the elevator. Watch for signs.
The book we will read and discuss the book, Wards of the State (2025), by Claudia Rowe. The book is the exploration of the broken American foster care system as told through the stories of six former foster youth. In Wards of the State, the author’s storytelling is vivid and insightful, offering the reader a unique insight into the foster care system.
The book is highly available for free on Prospector through the Colorado Public Library system.
Read the book and come prepared to discuss how the book impacts your current or past cases and how we might apply concepts to our mission. Reading the book and coming to the meeting earns 3 hours of training credit.
Note that our CASA Book Club meets regularly every other month on the 3rd Thursday and alternates between books and movies related to foster care, adoption and fulfilling the mission of the best interests of children.
Contact Larry Varys with questions at larryvarys@aol.com.

CASAs Connect - January 2026
2026-01-28 10:00 - 11:30 | Jefferson County Courthouse, 100 Jefferson County Pkwy, Golden, CO, 80401, United States

Comedy for CASA 2026
2026-01-30 18:30 - 22:00 | Lakewood Cultural Center, 470 S Allison Pkwy, Lakewood, US, 80226
Join CASA Jeffco/Gilpin for an unforgettable evening of laughter and giving back! On Friday, January 30, 2026, we’re thrilled to host Comedy for CASA, an exciting fundraising event that promises fun and entertainment for a great cause.

Enjoy food, drinks, a silent auction and a paddle raise before laughing with Lakewood’s own Phil Palisoul. His 30-year career has taken him from comedy clubs coast-to-coast and appearances on The Tonight Show, The Late Late Show, Last Comic Standing and Comedy Central. He’s shared the stage with legends like Jerry Seinfeld, Joan Rivers, Dennis Miller, Rosanne Barr and Carl Reiner. Join us for comedy for a cause!

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to enjoy a night of laughs while supporting CASA’s mission to make a difference in the lives of children. We can’t wait to see you there!
Tickets and sponsorships are available now! See the full details here: https://www.casajeffcogilpin.com/comedy-for-casa/

TBRI Overview Training
2026-02-03 - 2026-02-24 | Zoom
With the support of State VALE funds CASA of Larimer will be offering the TBRI®️ Caregiver Package to Staff and Volunteers of local CASA programs across Colorado. TBRI® is an attachment-based, trauma-informed intervention that is designed to meet the complex needs of vulnerable children. TBRI® uses Empowering Principles to address physical needs, Connecting Principles for attachment needs, and Correcting Principles to disarm fear-based behaviors. The intervention is based on years of attachment, sensory processing, and neuroscience research. It is primarily delivered as the TBRI®️ Caregiver Package which is 24 hours of training in four parts (Overview, Connecting, Empowering, Correcting). CASA of Larimer County will be offering each part regularly over the next year.
The 6-hour TBRI®️ Overview is required before taking the following principles. It provides the basis of attachment and research on which TBRI®️ builds. The overview is six hours divided into four virtual sessions over two weeks. Participants must attend the full six hours consecutively. Training is free of charge and completion of two post training surveys are required.
Upcoming sessions:
February 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th 6-7:30pm
RSVP HERE

February 2026 New Volunteer Training
2026-02-10 - 2026-02-26 | Jefferson County Courthouse, 100 Jefferson County Pkwy, Golden, CO, 80401, United States
Our next CASA Volunteer Training will begin in February of 2026. Jefferson County Courthouse 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, CO 80401The CASA training program is 30 hours of in-person training, including court observations, and an additional 6-10 hours of at home assignments as well as a swearing-in with Judge VanGilder.

Training Dates:
Tues, February 10 – 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Thurs, February 12 – 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Tues, February 17 – 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Thurs, February 19 – 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Sat, February 21 – 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Tues, February 24 – 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Thurs, February 26 – 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm
March (TBD) – 5-6 pm Swearing-In Ceremony
*CASA Volunteer Application and Interview is required to attend training

For more information or questions, please contact:
Jill Dalton | Volunteer Onboarding Supervisor
(303) 271-6537 | jilldalton@casajeffcogilpin.com

Lunch & Learn - From System Involved to System Changing: The Power of Parent Advocates in Child Welfare Cases
2026-02-18 11:30 - 13:00 | Zoom
The Colorado Office of Respondents’ Parents’ Counsel partners with social workers, family advocates, and parent advocates to provide holistic, interdisciplinary support to families navigating dependency and neglect cases. This presentation will explore the distinct roles of these three advocacy positions, how they support families at every stage of a case, and the power of effective collaboration within family defense teams. The session will feature the lived and professional expertise of two Parent Advocates, whose experiences bring depth and insight to this work. Through their stories, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the critical role advocates play in strengthening parent voice, promoting dignity, and improving outcomes for families.
Presenters: Kelli Nagel, Carrie Ann Lucas Civil Rights Director, Office of Respondent Parents’ Counsel Nathaniel Bustamante, Parent Advocate Kylie Tunget, Parent Advocate Joe Stroh, Director of Parent Advocacy, Office of Respondent Parents’ Counsel
RSVP HERE

CASAs Connect - February 2026
2026-02-25 10:00 - 11:30 | Jefferson County Courthouse, 100 Jefferson County Pkwy, Golden, CO, 80401, United States

March 2026 Swearing-In Ceremony
2026-03-10 17:00 - 18:00 | Jefferson County Courthouse, 100 Jefferson County Pkwy, Golden, CO, 80401, United States
Join us for our new volunteer swearing-in ceremony!

National Book Club - Spring 2026
2026-03-11 11:00 - 15:00 | Jefferson County Courthouse, 100 Jefferson County Pkwy, Golden, CO, 80401, United States
The new National CASA/GAL Book Club selection is Poverty, by America by Matthew Desmond.
In Poverty, by America, Desmond challenges the notion that poverty is inevitable, revealing how it is actively produced and sustained by systems, policies, and everyday choices. With clarity and urgency, the book asks readers to examine who benefits from poverty in the United States—and what responsibility we share in ending it. Grounded in research and lived experience, the book calls for collective action and moral reckoning, making it a powerful selection for advocates committed to children and families.
Join us for a series of facilitated discussions beginning March 11, 2026, with sessions held at 10am PT | 1pm ET and 1pm PT | 4pm ET, and continuing at the same times on April 1 and April 15.
Register for the first discussion here:
10am PT | 1pm ET https://nationalcasagal.zoom.us/meeting/register/-bMhwAa4T7eU0_F8DOei4Q#/registration
1pm PT | 4pm ET https://nationalcasagal.zoom.us/meeting/register/Jv21Pc20RaWrx7OZZcCDCw#/registration
Discussion one will cover chapters 1-3. In these opening chapters, Desmond challenges common assumptions about poverty and reframes it as a systemic issue rooted in policy, power, and collective choices—not individual failure. Together, we’ll explore how poverty impacts children and families, why it persists in one of the wealthiest nations in the world, and what this means for advocates working in child welfare.
Registration for the following discussions is available under meetings.

CASA 101 - March 2026
2026-03-11 17:30 - 18:30 | Jefferson County Courthouse, 100 Jefferson County Pkwy, Golden, CO, 80401, United States
March 11th 2025 5:30pm – 6:30pm

Event Address: 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Dear Creek Room, Golden, CO 80401

Parking is available on both of the upper lots at the courthouse. Enter through the main entrance and the Bear Creek room is on the first floor on the left hand side. There will be signs to help direct you.

We will have a quick program to learn more about volunteering with CASA Jeffco/Gilpin. Get the opportunity to meet other current and prospective volunteers. All current CASA/YA volunteers are encouraged to attend and bring a friend!

RSVP HERE

Reach out to Jill with any additional questions.
jilldalton@casajeffcogilpin.com | (303) 271-6539

Lunch & Learn - Mindfulness for CASA Wellbeing
2026-03-18 11:30 - 13:00 | Zoom
More Info to Come
RSVP HERE

CASA Book Club - March 2026
2026-03-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Jefferson County Courthouse, 100 Jefferson County Pkwy, Golden, CO, 80401, United States
he CASA Book Club will be meeting on Thursday, March 19, at 6 pm at the Jeffco Courthouse. We will convene in a meeting room on the first floor. Go left at the elevators.
The movie we will watch and discuss is The Blind Side (2009). This film is a story of Michael Oher, a homeless teen taken in and adopted (?) by a family. Michael eventually becomes an NFL football player.
The movie was chosen in part for issues related to older youth, the lifelong impact of care/adoption of older youth, and legal aspects of adoption/care. The book will provide some links to a new CASA role, Youth in Transition (YIT). Additional insight into this new role will be discussed.
The actor who played Michael, Quinton Aaron is currently battling health issues.
The movie is available on Amazon.
Watch the movie and come prepared to discuss how the movie impacts your current or past cases and how we might apply concepts to our mission. Watching and coming to the meeting earns training credit. Continuing education credit changes for our Book Club are also on the agenda.
Note that our CASA Book Club meets regularly every other month on the 3rd Thursday and alternates between books and movies related to foster care, adoption and fulfilling the mission of the best interests of children.
Contact Larry Varys with questions at larryvarys@aol.com.

CASAs Connect - March 2026
2026-03-25 10:00 - 11:30 | Jefferson County Courthouse, 100 Jefferson County Pkwy, Golden, CO, 80401, United States
CASAs Connect: Support, Share, and Learn
CASAs Connect is a monthly gathering for CASA Volunteers to come together, share experiences, and discuss their cases in a supportive environment. It’s a chance to ask questions, offer advice, and connect with fellow advocates. This year, CASAs Connect is also hosting a Speaker Series, bringing valuable insights and expert perspectives to enhance your advocacy. Join us to stay engaged, informed, and inspired!
Jefferson County Courthouse, Bear Creek Room

This Month’s Topic:
How do you motivate the CASA child/youth you work with? Please come to share your ideas and learn from others.
