Tuesday, March 10, 6:00pm-7:30pm via Zoom

Speaker: Smita Varia, Acting Director- Family Justice Center, Montgomery County Office of the Sheriff

Smita Varia will talk about the services that the Montgomery County Family Justice Center offers, especially how we can support youth and families dealing with intimate partner violence.

RSVP to Nancy King at nking@voicesforchildrenmontgomery.org by March 3.

Spring Training for Prospective Volunteers

Starting Saturday, March 21

CASA volunteers bring a variety of experiences to their work as advocates on behalf of abused and neglected children. Pre-service training is an important part of our screening process for prospective volunteers. If you are interested in attending training, please fill out the information request form and you will receive information about the CASA volunteer role and an application. Check out our Upcoming Prospective Volunteer Pre-Service Training Sessions.

Identity, Inc: Support Services for Youth and Families

Tuesday, April 14, 6:00pm-7:30pm via Zoom

Speaker: Nora Morales, Program Director, Identity, Inc.

Nora Morales will talk about the programs and services Identity Inc. offers to support youth, including academic support, community engagement and youth opportunity centers, mental health and workforce development, as well as help for youth at risk of gang involvement.

RSVP to Nancy King at nking@voicesforchildrenmontgomery.org by April 7.

Spring Fundraiser

Thursday April 16, 7-9 pm, Pinstripes in North Bethesda

Join us on April 16 for an evening of fun, community, and impact! Every ticket helps support our mission to provide a volunteer advocate for every child in Montgomery County foster care. Purchase tickets here.

Substance Abuse and Treatment: Supporting Youth and Families

Tuesday, May 12, 6:00pm-7:30pm via Zoom

Speaker: Kelly Foster, Adolescent Lead Therapist, Sandstone Cares

Many of our families, as well as some of our CASA youth, are dealing with substance use issues. Kelly Foster, Adolescent Lead Therapist at Sandstone Cares, will speak about the challenges of substance abuse in youth and the recovery process for youth and families.

RSVP to Nancy King at nking@voicesforchildrenmontgomery.org by May 6.

CASA Book Club

Tuesday, June 9, 6:00pm-7:30pm via Zoom

Join us to discuss “10-25: The Science of Motivating Young People” by David Yeager. Participants will receive one hour of in-service credit for attending, plus 30 additional minutes for every 100 pages of the book read. Happy reading!

RSVP to Nancy King at nking@voicesforchildrenmontgomery.org by June 2.