CASA of Ventura County Celebrates Restoration of State Funding
Read the full press release here: CASA Program Budget Restoration Press Release
Ventura County Food Assistance Resources
Find local programs and services that provide food for individuals and families across Ventura County. From food pantries to meal distribution sites and community support organizations, these resources help ensure everyone has access to meals.
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Join us for an Information Session or Continuing Education Opportunity!
Presented by CalTrin
In this session, participants gain a foundational understanding of the key concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion and the benefits of DEI in the workplace. Participants will review the wheel of diversity to gain an understanding of internal, external, and organizational dimensions of diversity. Participants will review their own social identities and how identities can intersect. The content will dive into what inclusion looks like and how equity is different from equality.
Participants will:
1) Define diversity, equity, and inclusion
2) Identify their own internal, external, and organizational identities
3) Explain how identities can intersect
4) Explain what inclusion is and looks like in the workplace
5) List the benefits of prioritizing equity in the workplace
CE Hours: 1.5
Presented by Foster and Kinship Care Education (FKCE)
Instructor: Renee Cervantez
Children impacted by trauma often struggle with confidence, communication, and peer relationships, which can lead to behaviors that are frequently misunderstood. This training provides practical tools caregivers can use to strengthen self‑esteem, communication, and connection, using trauma‑informed strategies that support healthy social development and emotional safety. Participants will:
Identify how trauma impacts confidence, communication, and social development in children and youth
Apply at least three trauma‑informed strategies that strengthen self‑esteem and support positive social interactions at home.
Recognize when a child’s social challenges indicate a need for additional supports
Leave this training with the knowledge to coach youth through friendships, boundaries, and conflict repair while accessing appropriate Ventura County supports when needed.
Your Instructor:
Renee Cervantez has held various titles and roles throughout her life and whether in her personal life, career, or volunteer work, her favorite is helping people grow and learn. Renee has a master’s degree in education with a specialization in family & community services. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science with a minor in Child Development. Renee has lived in Ventura County all her life and is happy to raise her family here as well. She lives with her husband and their three young children. Renee and her husband, Joseph became foster parents (and now a RFA home) in 2015, and they have been blessed by adoption 3 times!
CE Hours: 1.5
Presented by Greater Richmond Scan
Understanding boundaries makes us more mindful about how we interact with children. Healthy affection and touch are key in protecting children from sexual abuse, especially when it comes from parents, caregivers, and family members. Building on the foundation laid in Stewards of Children®, Darkness to Light’s evidence-informed training helps you learn guidelines for healthy touch and how to interact with children in safe and respectful ways. We strongly recommend completing Stewards of Children® before taking this course for the best experience and understanding.
CE Hours: 1 Hour
Our office is open daily by appointment.
Please call (805) 389-3120 or email info@casaofventuracounty.org to schedule a time to come in.
If you are experiencing any cold or flu symptoms, please do not come to the office.
Special Thanks
CASA of Ventura County is grateful for the support of the Margie & Robert E. Peterson Foundation and the Rick & Marcie Sexauer Foundation.




