by Kaitlin | Aug 24, 2020 | News
Seven ways to support youth through the Coronavirus pandemic 1. Control Your Own Anxiety: Many of us are worried about the current situation and living with uncertainty isn’t easy. Yet, anxiety is “contagious.” Your kids will know that you are nervous even if you...
by Kaitlin | Aug 7, 2020 | News, Uncategorized
Motivation: There are two kinds of motivation: extrinsic and intrinsic. Extrinsic motivation comes from outside sources – like grades, rewards, and treats. This kind of motivation typically results in short-term success. Intrinsic motivation, in contrast, is what...
by Kira Farrell | Mar 24, 2020 | News
Create a vision board: The CASA or the caregiver can provide the child with pictures from a magazine that reflect the child’s feelings or future aspirations. Then the CASA and their case child can assemble it together via FaceTime or Skype and plan to share it once...
by Kira Farrell | Mar 24, 2020 | News
An important note from CASA of Santa Barbara County and National CASA In response to the coronavirus pandemic, we have created a set of guidelines for CASA volunteers to remain in contact with the children they serve through “Virtual Visits”....
by Kaitlin | Mar 10, 2020 | News
On a recent outing, one of our CASA volunteers noticed that the teen they advocate for had lost a significant amount of weight. They alerted the social worker, and within a few days, they were able to secure much-needed therapy services for this teenager. Our CASA...
by Kaitlin | Mar 10, 2020 | News
A story from our waiting list… Christian is a 14-year old boy who loves skateboarding and playing video games when his foster parents let him! In December, police were called to Christian’s house because the neighbors heard his parents fighting. It was...
