March 2026 Swearing-In Ceremony
2026-03-10 17:00 - 18:00 UTC | 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.

National Book Club - Spring 2026 - Session 2
2026-04-01 11:00 - 15:00 | Jefferson County Courthouse, 100 Jefferson County Pkwy, Golden, CO, 80401, United States

CASA 101 - April 2026
2026-04-06 17:30 - 18:30 | Jefferson County Courthouse, 100 Jefferson County Pkwy, Golden, CO, 80401, United States
April 6th 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

National Book Club - Spring 2026 - Session 3
2026-04-15 11:00 - 15:00 | Jefferson County Courthouse, 100 Jefferson County Pkwy, Golden, CO, 80401, United States

April 2026 New Volunteer Training
2026-04-27 - 2026-05-09 | 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:
Mon, April 27 – 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Thurs, April 30 – 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Sat, May 2 – 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Mon, May 4 – 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Thurs, May 7 – 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Sat, May 9 – 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
May 2026 (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

CASAs Connect - April 2026
2026-04-29 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

CASAs Connect - May 2026
2026-05-27 10:00 - 11:30 | Jefferson County Courthouse, 100 Jefferson County Pkwy, Golden, CO, 80401, United States

CASAs Connect - June 2026
2026-06-24 10:00 - 11:30 | Jefferson County Courthouse, 100 Jefferson County Pkwy, Golden, CO, 80401, United States

CASAs Connect - July 2026
2026-07-29 10:00 - 11:30 | Jefferson County Courthouse, 100 Jefferson County Pkwy, Golden, CO, 80401, United States

CASAs Connect - August 2026
2026-08-26 10:00 - 11:30 | Jefferson County Courthouse, 100 Jefferson County Pkwy, Golden, CO, 80401, United States

CASAs Connect - September 2026
2026-09-30 10:00 - 11:30 | Jefferson County Courthouse, 100 Jefferson County Pkwy, Golden, CO, 80401, United States

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

CASAs Connect - November 2026
2026-11-18 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
*Please note the date change, it is one week earlier due to Thanksgiving.

CASAs Connect - December 2026
2026-12-30 10:00 - 11:30 | Jefferson County Courthouse, 100 Jefferson County Pkwy, Golden, CO, 80401, United States
