CASA of Central Oregon

Make a difference for Abused and Neglected children in Central Oregon during April's Child Abuse Prevention Month.

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CASA of Central Oregon is honored to be selected as a beneficiary for Mt. Bachelor's Fourth Annual April Charity Ski Week fundraiser. How it works... Mt. Bachelor provides $25 lift ticket vouchers to CASA of Central Oregon. The vouchers are valid for an all-day pass during the week of April 2-6 and April 9-13. Once you are on the mountain you will present your voucher(s) and a $25 payment. Mt. Bachelor then gives 100% of the proceeds back to CASA of Central Oregon. In turn, your $25 will support CASA of Central Oregon's mission. A CASA volunteer is an essential presence that reminds everyone involved that at the heart of each case is a child who deserves a safe and loving place to call home.

Call TODAY 541.389.1618 to reserve your vouchers. Reserved vouchers will be ready for pick up the week of March 26th at the CASA of Central Oregon office, located in the Mike Maier Building at 1130 NW Harriman St., Suite 122. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

CALL NOW! 541.389.1618 or to learn more about CASA visit our website at casaofcentraloregon.org

Deschutes Brewery Rocks... Check out the menu for the Celebration of Hope Event

2012-02-04T13:45:00.000-08:00

A large thank you to Deschutes Brewery http://www.deschutesbrewery.com/
for their OUTSTANDING support of CASA and the Celebration of Hope event
For all of you foodies and beer lovers..check out our event menu and
purchase your ticket to the event! ONLY $25 per person. Available now!

Buy Tickets Now!

Tapas Style Tastings and beer pairings

Roasted vegetables, with Balsamic drizzle; paired with Mirror Pond Ale

Artisan Cheese Platter, with house baked crackers; paired with Mirror Pond Ale

Potato Leek Soup “shooter”; paired with Inversion IPA

Deschutes Brewery pasta dish; paired with Inversion IPA

Herb Crusted Pork Loin; paired with Black Butte Porter

Vanilla Bean Cupcakes; paired with Smooore’s (Chocolate) Beer

Look What's Happening for CASA in Prineville

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ChetPetersen Insurance, Inc. wants to make a difference for non-profits inPrineville. Every time someone requests a FREE Farmers Friendly Review andquote for insurance on Auto, Home, Business, and Medicare Supplements, Chetwill donate $5.00 to CASA. If the prospective customer purchases theinsurance then Chet will double the contribution to $10. Stop by and visit Chetand make sure you choose to support CASA.

Formore information contact:

ChetPetersen Insurance, Inc.

138 W.Third St., Prineville, OR 97754

541.447.3231

Children’s Human Rights to be Impacted by Grant Award

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For Immediate Release – January 25, 2012

Over 8000 children in Oregonare in foster care on an average daily basis as a result of abuse andneglect. This violation of children’sbasic human rights is the focus of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). Lastyear Oregon CASA programs across the state advocated forover 5000 children. A CASA volunteer has received specialized training to speakout and act in the best interests of abused and neglected children. They aretrained to work within the child welfare and family court systems and areappointed by judges to individual children. CASA organizations improve outcomesfor children and increase the likelihood that a child will grow into asuccessful adult despite great hurdles. TheCASA volunteer becomes a trusted adult empowered to ensure that each child iswell cared for and able to find a safe, loving, permanent home.

The OregonCASA Network (OCN), a newly formed organization, was developed to increaseeffectiveness and efficiency of each independent CASA organization with a goalof an Advocate for every child in need. Twenty-nine programs serve all countiesin Oregon. The OCN has entered into a partnership with the National CASAAssociation, linking together leadership and technical assistance resources toprovide better support for local CASA programs. National CASA recently launchedits “I am for the child” campaign, a national effort to make sure everyeligible child is being served by a CASA advocate by 2020. As a result of this recentcollaboration, the Ford Family Foundation has awarded OCN a two year projectgrant totaling $445,000. Funding will support multiple activities, aimed atstrengthening the newly launched network while motivating local participationin systems-building work led by both the OCN and National CASA.

Every community in Oregon canbenefit when their children are safe, protected and loved. The Oregon CASANetwork is committed to that end.

The FordFamily Foundation was established in 1957 by Kenneth W. and Hallie E.Ford. Its mission is “successfulcitizens and vital rural communities” in Oregon and Siskiyou County,California. The Foundation is located inRoseburg, Oregon, with a Scholarship office in Eugene.

Media Contact: Pam Fortier

Phone: (541)389-1618

Email: pam@casaofcentraloregon.org

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Wipe out Child Abuse! Support CASA of Central Oregon!

CASA of Central Oregon will be at four local art galleries on the First Friday Art-Walk February 3 to kick-off their fourth annual Celebration of Hope event. A Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) is a volunteer member of our community that has been highly trained to advocate for the basic needs of abused and neglected children in foster care through no fault of their own. CASA ensures that every child has the right to learn, and grow, and be treated with dignity and respect.

High Desert, Mockingbird, Red Chair and Sage galleries join CASA in their goal to wipe out child abuse and will feature unique flour sack towel art, created by a child’s vision and interpretation of “Hope” for a pre-event sneak preview! The art work has been created by children in the community.

The Deschutes Brewery, a champion for children, presents the Celebration of Hope with Bendbroadband and The Bulletin on March 3, 2012 from 5:00 to 9:00 PM at the Century Center. Tickets are $25 and include an evening complete with craft beers, wine, small plates and the first chance to purchase the child art-themed kitchen towels. A knock-your-socks-off “rauction” that includes amazing customized packages valued at $500 or more will complete the festivities. 100% of the proceeds will benefit CASA of Central Oregon’s volunteer recruitment, training, and support efforts.

CASA representatives will be located at each gallery to answer questions and sell tickets for the March 3, 2012 event.

For more information call 389-1618 or visit http://www.casaofcentraloregon.org/.

Celebrate With Us!

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The Deschutes Brewery proudly presents the Celebration of Hope at the Century Center on March 3, 2012 from 5:00 to 9:00 PM. $25 ticket price features an evening complete with craft beers, wine, small plates and the first chance to purchase child art-themed kitchen towels to help wipe out child abuse and neglect in Central Oregon. Plus a knock-your-socks off “rauction” that includes amazing customized packages valued at $500 or more. Rauction tickets $5 each, 10 for $45, or 25 for $100.

100% of the proceeds will benefit CASA of Central Oregon. To purchase tickets call 541.389.1618 or order online:

ORDER TICKETS TODAY!

Thank you to our sponsors:

Generation Meds

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This is an excerpt from the ABC show 20/20, broadcast on December 2, 2011. For over a year, the show's producers and Diane Sawyer investigated the overuse of psychotropic medications on foster youth. Among the people interviewed are National CASA CEO Michael Piraino and former foster youth Ke'onte Cook, who was able to find a permanent home thanks to the support of a CASA program in Texas. Learn more about foster youth and psychotropic medications here.

via youtube.com