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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Presented by CalTrin
LGBTQIA+ children and youth in social services often experience rejection, isolation, and stigma, which increase risks of trauma and negative outcomes. This training equips professionals with actionable strategies to promote affirming care and allyship among foster families, chosen families, support networks, and caseworkers. By implementing inclusive practices, professionals can strengthen protective factors, reduce harm, and create environments where LGBTQIA+ youth feel safe, valued, and supported.
Participants will:
1. Identify three key impacts of affirming care and allyship on the well-being of LGBTQIA+ youth in social service settings.
2. List four practical strategies to engage foster families, chosen families, and support networks in creating inclusive, affirming environments.
3. Demonstrate two communication techniques to advocate for affirming practices among caseworkers and organizational systems
CE Hours: 2
Presented by California CASA
Race-based traumatic stress can deeply affect the development, behavior, and well-being of youth in the child welfare system. This training will help CASA volunteers better support BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) youth through a culturally responsive, brain-based understanding of trauma.
The session will deepen understanding of race-based traumatic stress and its impacts, while offering strategies to promote regulation, resilience, and connection. It will also highlight culturally responsive and anti-racist approaches that support youth in reclaiming safety, identity, and voice.
Presented by Crystal Bennett, educator, advocate, and trauma-informed practitioner, this webinar centers the strengths and lived experiences of BIPOC youth while offering actionable tools for meaningful support.
CE Hours: 1.5
Presented by Greater Richmond Scan
Playing for Keeps: The Upside of Downtime examines the value of play through a health lens. We feature high-performing individuals who prioritize play as essential to a happier life. We witness how play is a particularly powerful antidote to those subjected to stress and danger on the job, while highlighting the power of a playful approach to our daily lives, regardless of our circumstance. Learn more at https://kpjrfilms.co/playing-for-keeps/
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.
