Ventura County’s Longest Running Charity Golf Tournament Announces New Location
Camarillo, Calif., July 11, 2024 – Golf enthusiast can take a swing to support youth mental health at the 32nd Annual Care for Kids Golf Classic, benefitting Casa Pacifica. One of Ventura County’s longest running charity golf tournaments, Care for Kids takes place Monday, September 9, at a new location – the picturesque Saticoy Club – and will feature a four-person “Texas Scramble” format, a variety of on-course competitions, silent auction and post-tournament awards banquet. Registration and high-impact sponsorship opportunities are available at www.casapacifica.org.
The Care for Kids Golf Classic will begin with registration at 8:30 AM, followed by an 11:00 AM shotgun start and a cocktail hour at 4:15 PM. Dinner and the awards ceremony will begin at 5:00 PM.
Al and Petra Lowe, longtime Casa Pacifica supporters and two of the original chairs of the event committee, will serve as the 2024 Committee Chairs. Fence Factory, a dedicated sponsor of Casa Pacifica, returns as this year’s Title Sponsor.
“Fence Factory is excited to once again serve as the Title Sponsor for the 32nd Annual Care for Kids Golf Classic. We are proud to support Casa Pacifica and the essential role they play in nurturing mental well-being for at-risk children, young adults and families,” said Laurie Bennett, co-owner, Fence Factory. “This tournament is a fantastic way for us to give back and be part of a cause that makes a tangible difference for so many in our community. We’re looking forward to another amazing event and the opportunity to contribute to Casa Pacifica’s vital mission.”
Since its inception in 1994, the Care for Kids Golf Tournament has raised more than $1.9 million for Casa Pacifica and other Ventura County nonprofits.
“We are thrilled to present the 32nd Annual Care for Kids Golf Classic at our new location, the beautiful Saticoy Country Club, and are grateful to our dedicated sponsors whose support helps Casa Pacifica make a meaningful difference in the lives of so many children and families,” said Carrie Hughes, Chief Development Officer, Casa Pacifica. “The Care for Kids Golf Classic is not only a highlight for golfers but it also provides a wonderful opportunity to support Casa Pacifica’s vital mental health programs for children, young adults and families in Ventura County and beyond. We can’t wait to see everyone on the green for a day of fun, camaraderie and impactful giving!”
According to the National Institutes of Health, an estimated 20% of children and youth ages 3-17 have a mental or behavioral health disorder. Youth anxiety, depression and suicide are at unprecedented levels yet 60% of young people with depression and anxiety do not receive mental health treatment, according to Mental Health America.
Casa Pacifica is the largest non-profit provider of children’s and adolescent mental health services in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties. The agency specializes in children and youth with complex mental health challenges and serves more than 2,000 children, young adults and families every year in outpatient, residential, home and community-based settings. Its licensed therapeutic programs encompass prevention, direct care and transition/emancipation for soon-to-be and emancipated foster youth.
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Casa Pacifica Mission: Casa Pacifica inspires hope and nurtures mental health and well-being of children, young adults, and families to realize their full potential.
Casa Pacifica Centers for Children and Families provides assessment, clinical, medical, residential, and educational services to foster and at-risk children/youth struggling with complex mental health disorders due to past trauma and/or mental illness. The agency is the largest non-profit provider of children’s and adolescent mental health services in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties and administers 17 campus- and community-based programs and services designed to give youth, and their families, the tools they need to heal, rebuild and strengthen relationships, reengage with their educations, and overcome their negative emotional and behavioral challenges. The agency’s Camino a Casa program, available to clients with private insurance, provides behavioral health care to support youth ages 12 to 17 with emotional and behavioral issues, along with their families.
For more information about Casa Pacifica visit its website www.casapacifica.org or call the Development Department at 805-445-7800.
Join us for a day of golf and giving at the 32nd Annual Care for Kids Golf Classic, where every swing supports Casa Pacifica’s crucial mental health programs for youth and families.”