“Casa Pacifica’s Wraparound services for at-risk youth helped save this client’s life.” — Santa Barbara County Probation Officer At just 15, Jonah faced struggles that few adults could bear. Raised in an underserved neighborhood with gang influences woven into his family’s fabric, he found himself on a dangerous path of substance abuse. Despite his mother’s […]
In recognition of his extraordinary and visionary leadership, Casa Pacifica was thrilled to present our most prestigious honor, the Guardian Angel Award, to our first and former CEO, Dr. Steve Elson. This award is bestowed upon community leaders and supporters for their outstanding and dedicated service to Casa Pacifica. Our Camarillo campus was also formally […]
Healing from trauma through Intensive Services Foster Care can be a long and difficult journey, but with the right support, children like Megan can find stability and hope for the future. At just 15 years old, Megan has already faced more challenges than many endure in a lifetime. Removed from her biological parents at age […]
Integrated housing and therapeutic services will support former foster youth on their journey to independence More than 200 government and community leaders, advocates, donors and volunteers packed Casa Pacifica’s gym on Friday, September 13, to celebrate the agency’s 30th anniversary and to mark the culmination of an innovative collaboration nearly three years in the making: […]
Innovative Partnership with County of Ventura, Project Homekey Expands Housing and Therapeutic Support For Foster, At-Risk Youth Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Set for September 13 CAMARILLO, Calif., September 3, 2024 – Casa Pacifica, the largest non-profit provider of children’s and adolescent mental health services in Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties, will host a […]
Seven-year-old Arthur holds big feelings in his small frame. Arthur was removed from his mother’s home and placed with a resource (foster) family when he was just five years old. Adjusting to his new environment and new people was overwhelming for him. Arthur looked forward to visits from his mother, which provided him with comfort […]
Outdoor learning spaces are few and far between but not for students in Casa Pacifica’s Non-Public School. The school’s teaching garden continues to bloom with the addition of a new outdoor learning space: The Learning Pavilion, made possible by Driscoll’s. Nestled within the1,200-square-foot garden, this outdoor classroom will expand opportunities for hands-on learning in agriculture, […]
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 […]
Flipped desks, fits of rage and failing courses. This was Noah’s reality before he arrived at Casa Pacifica. Due to problems at home Noah was suffering from anxiety and depression causing frequent emotional outbursts. He was failing his classes and on the verge of expulsion when he became a student at Casa Pacifica’s Non-Public School […]
CAMARILLO, Calif., June 11, 2024 – A $90,000 grant from the Women’s Fund of Santa Barbara will enable Casa Pacifica to increase crisis care services in Santa Barbara County for youth who are experiencing a mental health crisis. The funding will support the hiring of a Crisis Care team member for Casa Pacifica’s Safe Alternatives […]
