Foster Youth Tax Credit Workshops
Eligible current and former foster youth may qualify for up to $1,189 through the California Foster Youth Tax Credit. Join us for a free tax preparation workshop with guided support to help you file your federal and state taxes and claim the credit you’re eligible for. Two dates available. Free lunch provided.
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.
-
Join us as we come together as a community to support children who are neglected or abused.
Make a Donation. -
Our programs provide quality court-based advocacy for abused and neglected children.
See how you can help.
Join us for an Information Session or Continuing Education Opportunity!
Presented by California CASA
Instructors: John Burton Advocates for Youth
Navigating life after high school can feel overwhelming—especially for systems-involved youth. In this webinar, JBAY will guide CASA staff and volunteers through the basics of postsecondary planning, including how youth can explore college and other education or training options, apply to programs, and pay for their education. The session highlights practical strategies, funding opportunities, and system-specific considerations to help advocates better support youth as they move toward their goals.
CE Hours: 1
Presented by FKCE
Instructor: Renee Cervantes
Discover how trauma can present itself through sleep and the ways you can create sleep routines that encourage physical wellness and overall healing.
CE Hours: 1.5
Presented by CalTrin
This session starts off by diving into the science of why implicit biases happen and how they can show up in our workplace. We explore several mitigation tactics to prevent biases from showing up in our decisions and judgements in the workplace. In a self reflection activity participants identify their own blindspots and why those blindspots are specific to them.
Learners will:
Why unconscious biases happen and where they come from
Everyone holds unconscious biases, that is what makes us human
How these biases can show up in the workplace
Mitigation tactics for personal biases
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.
