Category: Press Releases

Cherished Community Tradition Brings Holiday Joy to At-Risk Youth and Families Across Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties Camarillo, Calif., November 14, 2024 – The holiday season is a time of joy and celebration. Unfortunately, for many children and families, it can also be a time of emotional and financial stress. To provide vulnerable youth and […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

CAMARILLO, Calif., April 11, 2024 –   Casa Pacifica marked National Volunteer Appreciation Week with a special town hall luncheon celebrating their guests of honor – the agency’s 2023 volunteer award winners. These awards are bestowed annually to outstanding volunteers in several categories in recognition of dedicated service to Casa Pacifica. “Casa Pacifica is deeply honored […]

Generous Donations Fund New Vehicle for Casa Pacifica Transitional Age Youth Program   Camarillo, Calif., September 22, 2023  –  Young adults who have aged out of foster care often have trouble obtaining a driver’s license due to the high cost of driver’s education, insurance and other expenses. A lack of transportation can put them at a […]

Funding To Support Mental Health Needs of Region’s Youth Camarillo, Calif., August 9, 2023 – A $25,000 grant from Bank of America will help Casa Pacifica expand mental health programs and services for at-risk children and young adults throughout Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties. The grant supports the agency’s residential, clinical and educational programs for […]

Driscoll’s, Other Donors Lead Establishment of Organic Garden Camarillo, Calif., June 20, 2023 – An inclusive, hands-on learning garden is teaching youth at Casa Pacifica Centers for Children & Families about nurturing and harvesting fruits and vegetables — but also about teamwork, self-confidence and responsibility. The 1,200-square foot organic garden is part of a national […]

New Funding Brings Foundation’s Giving to More Than $1 Million Camarillo, Calif., May 31, 2023 – Casa Pacifica today announced an $80,000 grant from the Gene Haas Foundation to support the agency’s life-changing mental health programs for children and young adults. The grant furthers the Foundation’s philanthropic legacy at Casa Pacifica, which spans more than […]