Ventura County Public Defender’s Office: A Community Partner in Overdose Prevention
The Ventura County Public Defender’s Office has become a powerful partner in local overdose‑prevention efforts, offering free naloxone kits, fentanyl test strips, and bilingual education every Tuesday at the Hall of Justice. Their compassionate, judgment‑free approach is helping vulnerable clients and families stay safe, building trust, and expanding access to lifesaving resources at community events and Fresh Start clinics. Their work shows what true advocacy looks like—meeting people where they are and giving them another chance at recovery and stability.
Read the full story here: Overdose Prevention Newsletter
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 CASA of Ventura County in collaboration with FKCE
Instructor: Blake Barron
This training equips resource parents, CASAs, and other adult supporters with the knowledge and confidence to navigate reproductive and sexual health conversations with the young people in their care. We'll explore the reproductive health care rights of foster youth under the Healthy Care Act, your role in supporting those rights, and an overview of current birth control methods and STI prevention. Most importantly, we'll focus on practical communication strategies to help you approach these topics with youth in a way that feels approachable, supportive, and age-appropriate.
Blake Barron is a Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at Santa Barbara City College who has taught courses in human sexuality and reproductive biology for over 30 years to students at SBCC, UC Santa Barbara and other venues. In addition to teaching courses in anatomy, physiology and zoology, Professor Barron has taught the Biology of Human Sexuality course at SBCC for over 20 years. He is well regarded by both his students and colleagues for his open, direct and thoughtful communication style and ability to connect with students in a variety of aspects of human sexuality.
CE Hours: 2
Presented by FKCE
Instructor: Anne Rodriguez
This training equips caregivers and professionals with trauma-responsive strategies grounded in empathy, helping them understand the deeper “why” behind behaviors often seen in foster youth. Participants will learn how to shift from reactive parenting to connection-based responses that support emotional regulation, trust-building, and long-term healing. Through real-life scenarios and interactive exercises, attendees will leave with practical tools they can immediately implement.
Your Instructor: Anne Rodriguez is a trainer & master coach with over 20 years of experience training and coaching for organizations like Child Welfare Services, Law Enforcement, Probation, Youth Independent Living Programs and Rehabilitation Programs. She is also a Master Mindset Coach helping clients remove blocks to be their best self and live their highest quality life.
CE Hours: 1.5
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.
