Our mission to be able to serve any youth age 0-25 who has been exposed to trauma, is in the foster care system or is at-risk.
Since 2004, our agency and dedicated CASA program volunteers have advocated for abused and neglected foster children, guided by the belief that all children deserve safe, loving and permanent homes. Since 2017, we have also facilitated a trauma-informed summer camp program benefiting local children exposed to domestic violence, physical, sexual or emotional abuse, or other forms of family trauma.
Our agency was founded to support and advocate for foster children, and we maintain that commitment today. But as the summer camp program has continued to grow, our eyes have been opened to the great need for services for trauma-exposed and at-risk youth outside of the foster care system as well.
Camp is focused on creating collaborative, trauma-informed, hope-centered healing pathways for trauma-exposed youth to believe in themselves, in others and their dreams.
Y.E.S. For Families has staff trained according to the Judicial Council Of California Standard 5.20 and Family Code Section 3200.5. Our staff is also certified Mandated Reporters from the California Department Of Social Services.
Youth Empowerment Siskiyou camp is focused on creating collaborative, trauma-informed, hope-centered healing pathways for trauma-exposed youth to believe in themselves, in others, and in their dreams.
Camp is focused on creating collaborative, trauma-informed, hope-centered healing pathways for trauma-exposed youth to believe in themselves, in others, and in their dreams. Camp attendees from similar programs have shown significantly positive outcomes year after year.
Siskiyou County has been Lori's home since 1997, and it is here that she and her husband raised their sons and daughter. Prior to living in this area, she grew up working the berry and bean fields of the Willamette Valley in Oregon. She then pursued degrees in psychology and divinity in Tacoma and Berkeley. Lori has since lived in southcentral Alaska and eastern North Dakota.
Throughout her career, she has dedicated her time to facilitating the needs of people who have been marginalized. She has worked with teenagers living in group homes, victims of sexual assault, and individuals seeking refuge from violent, abusive relationships.
As an ordained Lutheran pastor since 1991, Lori has led retreats, taught classes, and coordinated outreach events. She has also offered spiritual support to individuals hospitalized with severe mental illness and hospice patients.
Lori's experience as a foster parent brought her to CASA in 2017. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she took a sojourn and worked as a social worker to assist people experiencing homelessness. In 2022, she returned to Youth Empowerment Siskiyou to lead their CASA program.
Lori loves working with the diverse individuals who donate their time, energy, and hearts to advocate for children in her county's Dependency and Juvenile Justice systems.
Siskiyou County has been Lori's home since 1997, and it is here that she and her husband raised their sons and daughter. Prior to living in this area, she grew up working the berry and bean fields of the Willamette Valley in Oregon. She then pursued degrees in psychology and divinity in Tacoma and Berkeley. Lori has since lived in southcentral Alaska and eastern North Dakota.
Siskiyou County has been Lori's home since 1997, and it is here that she and her husband raised their sons and daughter. Prior to living in this area, she grew up working the berry and bean fields of the Willamette Valley in Oregon. She then pursued degrees in psychology and divinity in Tacoma and Berkeley. Lori has since lived in southcentral Alaska and eastern North Dakota.
Siskiyou County has been Lori's home since 1997, and it is here that she and her husband raised their sons and daughter. Prior to living in this area, she grew up working the berry and bean fields of the Willamette Valley in Oregon. She then pursued degrees in psychology and divinity in Tacoma and Berkeley. Lori has since lived in southcentral Alaska and eastern North Dakota.
Y.E.S. for Families
Families from all walks of life are ordered to have supervised visitation for various reasons. Parties that have been ordered to use our services are referred to us by Family Law Court. We hope to expand our services to all families without a referral soon. At YES for Families, we focus our services on families with alleged domestic violence, criminal abuse, neglect, and safety issues.
Getting Started: Intake and Orientation Assessment
The Intake and Orientation Assessment will occur before your first visit. The Intake assessment consists of gathering information about you and your case to determine the safety needs involved in the court-ordered supervised visitation. The second assessment is the Orientation. The purpose of the orientation is to go over the policies and guidelines of services, provide you with a tour of our facility, and answer any additional questions or concerns you may have before we schedule your first visit with your child(ren).
The Visits
Once the Intake and Orientation Assessments have been completed and your family is approved for services, your visits can begin. Please note that visits can not begin until the Intake and Orientation have been completed for all adults involved.
Visits will occur at our Youth Empowerment Siskiyou facility offering indoor and outdoor locations.
“YES for Families’ mission is to encourage, strengthen, and empower families while providing a safe, neutral, and accessible place for children to visit with non-custodial parties.”
Cost
Youth Empowerment Siskiyou is a non-profit organization that offers free services to victims of crime.
Siskiyou County has been Lori's home since 1997, and it is here that she and her husband raised their sons and daughter. Prior to living in this area, she grew up working the berry and bean fields of the Willamette Valley in Oregon. She then pursued degrees in psychology and divinity in Tacoma and Berkeley. Lori has since lived in southcentral Alaska and eastern North Dakota.
Siskiyou County has been Lori's home since 1997, and it is here that she and her husband raised their sons and daughter. Prior to living in this area, she grew up working the berry and bean fields of the Willamette Valley in Oregon. She then pursued degrees in psychology and divinity in Tacoma and Berkeley. Lori has since lived in southcentral Alaska and eastern North Dakota.
Siskiyou County has been Lori's home since 1997, and it is here that she and her husband raised their sons and daughter. Prior to living in this area, she grew up working the berry and bean fields of the Willamette Valley in Oregon. She then pursued degrees in psychology and divinity in Tacoma and Berkeley. Lori has since lived in southcentral Alaska and eastern North Dakota.
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Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Siskiyou County provides a voice for abused and neglected children in the juvenile court process.
The CASA Mission:
Our CASA program recruits, screens and trains community volunteer advocates. Our mission is to monitor foster children’s progress through court proceedings, assess and inform the court of the children’s needs and progress and work toward permanent and safe placement of each child in a timely manner.
What does a CASA do?
CASA volunteers are adults who become stable, caring friends to abused and neglected children and strong voices in court on their behalf. A volunteer establishes a one-on-one relationship with a foster child and gives 2-3 hours per week communicating with the child (usually in person) and others involved in the child’s life while advocating for that child’s safety and best interest. Appointed by the court, CASAs ensure that our foster children don’t get lost in an overburdened system.
Our Goals:
Monitor the child's progress throughout the court proceedings, providing continuity and emotional support for the child.
Assess and inform the court of the child's needs, desires, and progress.
Work towards permanent and safe placement of the child in a timely manner.
Educate the public and help create awareness of the plight of children involved in the dependency process.
Recruit and train enough volunteers by 2025 that every foster child who wants one can have a CASA.
Testimonials
CASA Resources
NVCSS CASA Volunteer Continuing Education Requirements
CASA volunteers must complete 12 continuing education units (CEUs) each year to remain in good standing. Generally, one (1) hour of learning is the equivalent to one (1) CEU. CEUs are per Fiscal Year, July 1-June 30, with the caveat that the number of in-service training hours required for newly trained volunteers will be prorated dependent on the time of year the volunteer is trained. These hours can be earned through various approved activities, including reading books, watching videos, attending online or in-person trainings, and submitting written summaries of how the material applies to their role as a CASA advocate.
You can earn a maximum of four (4) hours credit for all articles, books, audio, movies, TV shows, etc. and credit is provided per the parameters below:
Books: 100 pages = one (1) hour of continuing education.
Movies/Documentaries: one (1) hour of video = one (1) hour of continuing education.
Podcast: 1 hour of podcast = one (1) hour of continuing education.
In-Service training courses or pre-recorded webinars: one (1) hour presentation = one (1) hour continuing education.
CASA maintains a library and resource room lists of recommended community classes, online learning, books, films, etc. Advocates should confirm continuing education eligibility of all non-CASA classes and independent learning with their Advocate Supervisor.
Core requirements
Annual requirement: 12 hours of continuing education each fiscal or calendar year.
Documentation: Log hours and submit required materials to Optima (Attachment 1).
Application: The learning must be relevant to the role of a CASA volunteer, and volunteers often need to summarize how it applies to their work and/or specific case.
Approved activities
Reading: Books and articles related to child welfare, trauma, or a specific case.
Viewing: Movies, documentaries, and online videos (including presentations, webinars, and YouTube videos).
Training: Attending sponsored training or workshops, both in-person and online.
Other: Podcasts, pre- and post-assignments, and other learning activities as approved by the local program.
How to get credit
Written summary:
Submit a summary detailing how the material applies to the role and/or a specific case.
Submission:
Submit the required information and summaries through Optima.
You can view all your past trainings with CASA. You can click any magnifying glass to see additional details on a specific training. If any of your trainings are still marked under “status” as pending, you can edit by clicking on the magnifying glass. This will take you to another screen where you can click the “Edit” button and make your changes. You can also click to delete the entry.
On the far right you can view your Totally YTD hours and Total YTD miles.
To Add a new Training Log:
Click “Add”
Enter the “Schedule Date” and “Completed Date” of the training
Training Topic – Select the topic from the drop down that best describes your training.
Trainer – Do not use
Hours - enter the hours spent on the training You will earn a maximum of 2 hours credit per article, book, audio, movie, TV show, etc. For 15 minutes, enter .25, For 30 minutes, enter .50, For 45 minutes, enter .75
Mileage – enter as needed for your records
Notes – enter as much information as possible so that your case supervisor can approve or deny the training. Make sure to include agency name, presenter, and name of speaker that presented at a workshop outside of CASA. Enter title of article, book, movie, tv show etc. If you read a book or article also include author’s name. Please tell us a little bit about what you learned through the Continuing Education hours you completed. Please also explain how what you learned applies to your role as an advocate.
Siskiyou County has been Lori's home since 1997, and it is here that she and her husband raised their sons and daughter. Prior to living in this area, she grew up working the berry and bean fields of the Willamette Valley in Oregon. She then pursued degrees in psychology and divinity in Tacoma and Berkeley. Lori has since lived in southcentral Alaska and eastern North Dakota.
Siskiyou County has been Lori's home since 1997, and it is here that she and her husband raised their sons and daughter. Prior to living in this area, she grew up working the berry and bean fields of the Willamette Valley in Oregon. She then pursued degrees in psychology and divinity in Tacoma and Berkeley. Lori has since lived in southcentral Alaska and eastern North Dakota.
Siskiyou County has been Lori's home since 1997, and it is here that she and her husband raised their sons and daughter. Prior to living in this area, she grew up working the berry and bean fields of the Willamette Valley in Oregon. She then pursued degrees in psychology and divinity in Tacoma and Berkeley. Lori has since lived in southcentral Alaska and eastern North Dakota.
About "Becky's Place" Youth Shelter
Our mission is to provide safe, supportive 24/7 emergency shelter for youth ages 18 to 24 experiencing homelessness. Located within our community, our Low Barrier Shelter offers a welcoming environment focused on harm reduction, where youth can access the resources they need without unnecessary barriers to accessing our services. We are committed to meeting individuals where they are, offering compassionate care, and assisting residents in achieving their personal goals.
Eligibility Criteria
No Income Verification: We do not require proof of income for admission.
No Criminal Background Check: We do not conduct background checks as part of the admission process.
Personal Belongings: Personal items are allowed but limited and approved by staff.
Pet-Friendly Policy: We recognize that pets are an important part of some residents’ lives and allow animals in the shelter, limited to one pet per resident.
Flexible Curfew: Our shelter maintains flexible or extended curfew policies to accommodate residents with work, school, or other important commitments.
Non-Discrimination Policy: Our Shelter is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all youth. We uphold a strict non-discrimination policy and provide services to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, immigration status, neurodiversity, or socioeconomic background. We are dedicated to ensuring that every person is treated with dignity and respect, and we strive to meet the unique needs of each individual in a safe and supportive setting.
Resident Expectations: Residents are expected to take responsibility for their actions and their housing plan. Disruptive behaviors such as violence, harassment, or possession of weapons are prohibited. We understand that youth facing homelessness may be experiencing substance use, and we do not restrict shelter access based solely on substance use. Our focus is on providing safe, supportive housing to all who need it.
Services Provided
Our Shelter offers a wide range of services to help youth regain stability, achieve their goals, and move towards permanent housing:
Overnight Shelter: 24/7 Emergency Shelter for up to 120 days, providing youth with the stability they need to make progress in their search for a permanent home.
Hygiene Facilities: Access to showers, laundry, and personal care products.
Meals: Our facility offers nightly dinners along with basic food and beverage supplies tailored to meet the unique dietary needs and preferences of each resident.
Case Management & Housing Navigation: We provide one on one support for housing applications, securing stable housing, community resources and creating a sustainable plan for the future to our residents.
Community Referrals: Connection to additional services such as healthcare, education, and mental health support.
Mainstream Benefits: Help accessing government benefits, including Victim Services, SSI/SSDI, Medi-Cal, CAL Fresh, WIC and The Siskiyou Community Food Bank.
Identification Assistance: Help with obtaining necessary identification documents to access services and employment.
Job Training & Employment Support: Resources and guidance to secure employment and improve job readiness.
Transportation Support: Assistance with transportation to employment, appointments, and other essential services may be provided based on the resident’s needs.
We are dedicated to supporting the needs of youth in our community and empowering them to take control of their future. Our Shelter is a place of hope, stability, and opportunity.
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