Casa Pacifica Welcomes New Members to Board of Directors
Camarillo, CA – Casa Pacifica is proud to welcome Gary Gorian, Narimon Honarpour, M.D., Ph.D., John Mallett, and Adam Thunell, to its Board of Directors this year. Comprised of 24 individuals, Casa Pacifica’s board members offer a wealth of experience and expertise in a wide range of areas, such as the legal field with several […]
Casa Pacifica – A Family of 4 Became a Family of 9!
Every year, Casa Pacifica’s Wraparound Program hosts Strengthening Families – a seven-week curriculum geared at helping families in the community gain skills needed to successfully navigate life with children who have experienced complex trauma. The course is offered to all families participating in the Wraparound Program, a community-based service whose goal is to keep children […]
Casa Pacifica teacher attempts to swim 50+ miles for the kids – raising money for multi-media school equipment
Camarillo, California – Longtime Casa Pacifica teacher Tom Ball is attempting to complete the California Triple Crown (CTC) by swimming the length of Lake Tahoe – almost 22-miles, on Friday, September 6th. The Santa Barbara Channel Swimming Association regulates and authenticates all CTC attempts, which must be completed wearing only a cap, goggles, and swimsuit. […]
Casa Pacifica kids & Board President cook gourmet lunch for live auction winner of “Yummie Top Chef Jr.” from Yummie Top Chef Dinner
Camarillo, CA – For the past two months, the youth of Casa Pacifica have been taking an Italian themed cooking class taught by Casa Pacifica Board President William Powell – affectionately known by the kids as “Chef Willy.” This weekly cooking class is part of Casa Pacifica’s Vocational Education Program, which includes the use of […]
Cottage Supervisor Receives National Recognition | Our Kids at the Heart of Her Passion
Cottage supervisor Karla Jimenez(pictured left) was recently awarded the national Carol Kelly Newcomer Award by the Association for Child and Youth Care Practice. Association President Jody Rhodes (pictured right) visited Casa Pacifica’s campus to present the award. Karla was one of four individuals in the country to receive the award, which is named after Carol Kelly, former CSUN professor and […]
Casa Pacifica Psychology Internship Program Receives Full Re-Accreditation for 10 Years | Highest Designation Possible Achieved
Camarillo, CA – Casa Pacifica Centers for Children and Families recently received full re-accreditation for 10 years from the American Psychological Association Commission on Accreditation for their Psychology Internship Program. The ten-year term is the maximum length of time achievable for APA accreditation. Casa Pacifica first received APA accreditation for their internship program in 2006. […]
Thousands Come to Support and Enjoy Casa Pacifica Angels Wine, Food & Brew Festival
Camarillo, CA – Sunday, June 2nd, Casa Pacifica hosted its 26th Annual Angels Wine, Food & Brew Festival. The sold-out Festival has established itself as Ventura County’s premiere Wine & Food event. Though the final numbers are still being determined, it is estimated that the Festival raised over $550,000 (net) toward the $4.1 million budget-gap […]
“Best Brew” Crowned at Casa Pacifica’s 6th Annual “Best in Fest” Brewery Competition
Oxnard, CA – Sunday, April 28th at Bottle & Pint in The Annex at The Collection RiverPark, Casa Pacifica chose its 6th Annual “Best in Fest” brewery winner. This year, Firestone Walker Brewing Company took home the top prize with their SLOambic Wild Ale. MadeWest’s Prospect Porter and Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co.’s Point Conception West […]
Casa Pacifica Celebrates Volunteer Appreciation Week – Four Volunteers Honored at Luncheon
Camarillo, CA – In honor of National Volunteer Appreciation Week, Casa Pacifica dedicated its quarterly employee town hall luncheon to their beloved volunteers. All volunteers were invited to attend the luncheon, including the Board of Directors, the Angels and Amigos volunteer auxiliary groups, and regular community group volunteers. In addition to thanking all of their […]
Casa Pacificia – Same Great Program – New Name!
Same Great Program – New Name We are excited to announce the rebranding of our START program – now Camino a Casa meaning Way Home. “We thought it was fitting since the goal of the program is to get kids back to their home and family – healthy, happy, and ready to thrive,” said Elizabeth Zacher […]
