Embracing Neurodiversity Part 2
2026-06-24 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | 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.

Volunteer Appreciation at the Rockies
2026-06-30 18:40 - 21:00 | CO
We love our volunteers! You show up for children in our community everyday, and we want to give you an opportunity to kick back, and spend some time with other CASA volunteers.
We will be going to the Colorado Rockies vs. the Miami Marlins on June 30th at 6:40 pm. CASA will provide your ticket. Depending on how much interest we have, we may sit in the open seating section and you can purchase additional tickets for guests/family and still sit together.
Please contact Audrey at audrey@casajeffcogilpin.com with any questions.

CASA 101 - July 2026
2026-07-08 17:30 - 18:30 | Jefferson County Courthouse, 100 Jefferson County Pkwy, Golden, CO, 80401, United States
July 8th 2026 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 Clear 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

CASA Book Club - July 2026
2026-07-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Jefferson County Courthouse, 100 Jefferson County Pkwy, Golden, CO, 80401, United States
The CASA Book Club will be meeting on Thursday, July 16 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 documentary we will watch and discuss is Foster Shock. This hour long documentary looks at systemic failure and success of the Florida foster care system. Additionally, rare interviews with older youth reflect the point of view of youth in the system.
Most of the stakeholders we encounter in our work are mentioned in the film. As CASA’s, we will be able to identify and compare our experience and cases with a discerning eye. The film will provide a launch point for great discussion and focus on continuing education and action orientation. This documentary begins a discussion of systemic problems to policy change and will be a great prequel to our September series. (see below)
The movie is free on YouTube

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.
Looking ahead to September, we are excited to announce a 4 part review of the book, Foster Care to Freedom, by Nathaniel Bustamonte featuring the author himself. This multipart review will take place within 4 sessions. Watch the CASA Newsletter for more details and how to sign up.
Contact Larry Varys with questions or if you want to join via Zoom at larryvarys@aol.com.

Pet Partners + CASA
2026-07-23 16:00 - 18:00 | CO
Join CASA Jeffco/Gilpin and Pet Partners for an afternoon of fun! Pet Partners will have certified therapy dogs/animals and their handlers there for your CASA kiddo to play/snuggle with. We’ll also have some animal-themed crafts to make toys/snacks for animals that we will then donate to Pet Partners/Foothills Animal Shelter.
July 23rd, 4 – 6 pm
Go to the weekly update to find information on location and the RSVP!

Reach out to Audrey (audrey@casajeffcogilpin.com) with any questions.

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: Support, Share and Learn
July 29th 10:00am – 11:30am
1.5 hours of in-person CE credit
July Topic: Join us at CASAs Connect to discuss your case, ask questions, and receive support and networking ideas from other CASAs.
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!
Always the last Wednesday of the month from 10:00 am – 11:30 am at the Jefferson County Courthouse, Bear Creek Room.

Barnes & Noble Bookfair - Aug 2026
2026-08-08 10:00 - 16:00 | Barnes and Noble, 14347 W Colfax Ave, Lakewood, CO, 80401, United States
CASA of Jeffco/Gilpin is hosting a bookfair fundraiser and community outreach event on Saturday, August 8th at the Barnes and Noble located at 14347 W Colfax Ave, Lakewood, CO 80401. Come get the books off your wishlist and help support CASA!
If you are unable to attend, but would still like to support our fundraising efforts, online orders are eligible for a percentage of their purchase to support CASA. Just shop online at www.BN.com on Saturday, August 8th between 10:00am and 4:00pm Mountain time and enter the Bookfair Event ID Number 12953261 in the designated field found on the payment page during checkout.

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: Support, Share and Learn
August 26th 10:00am – 11:30am
1.5 hours of in-person CE credit
Topic: TBD
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!
Always the last Wednesday of the month from 10:00 am – 11:30 am at the Jefferson County Courthouse, Bear Creek Room.

CASA Book Club - Sep 2 2026
2026-09-02 18:00 - 19:30 | Jefferson County Courthouse, 100 Jefferson County Pkwy, Golden, CO, 80401, United States
Join fellow CASA volunteers for a special four-session book club exploring Foster Care to Freedom by Nathaniel Bustamante. Through his raw and deeply personal memoir, Nate shares his journey through foster care, group homes, addiction, incarceration, and ultimately healing and redemption. His story offers a powerful firsthand perspective on the experiences of many youth involved in the child welfare system and the profound impact that supportive adults can have along the way.
This unique learning opportunity will help CASA volunteers deepen their understanding of trauma, resilience, belonging, and the challenges youth face both within and beyond the foster care system. Participants will have the opportunity to reflect on how these insights can strengthen their advocacy and better inform their work with children and families.
Sessions will be offered as both in-person and virtual formats to accommodate volunteers across our program. As a special feature, author Nathaniel Bustamante will join us in-person for each session to help facilitate the discussions, answer questions, and share additional insights from his lived experience.

The book club discussions will cover the following sections:
Session 1: Weds, Sept 2nd at 6pm Introduction through Chapter 4 (pages 1 – 28)
Session 2: Weds, Sept 9th at 6pm Chapters 5 through 27 (pages 29 – 126)
Session 3: Weds, Sept 16th at 6pm Chapters 28 through 57 (pages 127 – 266)
Session 4: Weds, Sept 30th at 6pm Chapter 58 through Final Thoughts (pages 267 – 295)
We have several copies of the book in the CASA office for our volunteers to borrow. Please contact Jill Dalton at jilldalton@casajeffcogilpin.com if you’d like to check out a copy. Otherwise, you can purchase a copy of the book here.
Don’t miss this opportunity to engage in meaningful conversation, connect with fellow advocates, and learn directly from a powerful voice with firsthand experience navigating the child welfare system. Please RSVP here.
Continuing Education Credit: Volunteers with CASA of Jefferson and Gilpin Counties will receive 6 hours of continuing education credit for attending and participating in all four book club discussions.

Putt Fore CASA 2026
2026-09-03 17:00 - 20:30 | Putter’s Pride, 3604 S Kilping St, Denver, CO, 80235, United States
Save the Date: Putt Fore CASA!
September 3rd, 2026
Putters Pride

More details coming soon!

CASA Book Club - Sep 9 2026
2026-09-09 18:00 - 19:30 | Jefferson County Courthouse, 100 Jefferson County Pkwy, Golden, CO, 80401, United States

CASA Book Club - Sep 16 2026
2026-09-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Jefferson County Courthouse, 100 Jefferson County Pkwy, Golden, CO, 80401, United States

September 2026 New Volunteer Training
2026-09-21 - 2026-10-03 | Jefferson County Courthouse, 100 Jefferson County Pkwy, Golden, CO, 80401, United States
Our next CASA Volunteer Training will begin in September of 2026. Jefferson County Courthouse 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, CO 80401. The CASA training program is 30 hours of in-person training, including court observations, and an additional 5 hours of at-home assignments as well as a swearing-in with Judge VanGilder.

Training Dates:
Mon, Sept 21 – 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Wed, Sept 23 – 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Sat, Sept 26 – 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Mon, Sept 28 – 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Wed, Sept 30 – 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Sat, Oct 3 – 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
Oct 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 - September 2026
2026-09-30 10:00 - 11:30 | Jefferson County Courthouse, 100 Jefferson County Pkwy, Golden, CO, 80401, United States
CASAs Connect: Support, Share and Learn
September 30th 10:00am – 11:30am
1.5 hours of in-person CE credit
Topic: TBD
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!
Always the last Wednesday of the month from 10:00 am – 11:30 am at the Jefferson County Courthouse, Bear Creek Room.

CASA Book Club - Sep 30 2026
2026-09-30 18:00 - 19:30 | 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: Support, Share and Learn
October 28th 10:00am – 11:30am
1.5 hours of in-person CE credit
Topic: TBD
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!
Always the last Wednesday of the month from 10:00 am – 11:30 am at the Jefferson County Courthouse, Bear Creek Room.

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
November 18th 10:00am – 11:30am
1.5 hours of in-person CE credit
Topic: TBD
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!
Always the last Wednesday of the month from 10:00 am – 11:30 am at the 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
CASAs Connect: Support, Share and Learn
December 30th 10:00am – 11:30am
1.5 hours of in-person CE credit
Topic: TBD
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!
Always the last Wednesday of the month from 10:00 am – 11:30 am at the Jefferson County Courthouse, Bear Creek Room.
