We are THRILLED to have our
1st Valentine’s Day Drawing Contest!

Ok moms! Get out all those crayons and coloring pencils and markers! Grab your kids and ask them to draw something they LOVE! Set them to work but please don’t help them.  There is something so precious about a child’s drawing and seeing things through their eyes! Please have your child write a short note on the back describing what they drew and why.  And don’t worry, we are looking for drawings full of love not skill!

Giving Hope and Love

We have special plans for all the drawings we receive. We are honored to partner with CASA of Ventura County and will be giving all the drawings we receive to CASA of Ventura County. The drawings will be given to volunteers to give to the child they are advocating for in foster care. Our hope is that these drawings will provide some warmth and love when a child first meets their advocate, which can be a scary or uncomfortable situation for children. Your note on the back of the drawing will let the child know someone cares about them. 

Who Is CASA of Ventura County

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Ventura County recruits, screens, trains, and supports volunteers who advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected court-dependent children in courtrooms and communities. A CASA volunteer becomes the voice for a child in foster care, and can truly make a life-long difference in their lives. A CASA is assigned to one local child in foster care (or sometimes sibling groups, depending on the need). They not only build a one-on-one relationship with them, but also collaborate with others who can offer insight into their well-being. The purpose is to provide the court with observations, evaluations, and informed recommendations for the child, which allow the judge to make decisions in the best interest of the child.
How To Enter
  1. Use a standard 8.5×11 piece of paper.
  2. Your child is free to draw anything they love or enjoy using their choice of materials.
  3. Mail drawing to 1609 Darrah Ave. Simi Valley, CA 93063. By sending, you are giving us permission to share your child’s drawing on our social media. (We will not use any names)
  4. On a separate piece of paper, please include your full name and email or phone number to be contacted if you are the winner. 
  5. We strongly encourage everyone to also post them on Instagram, Facebook, and/or Twitter using the following official tags: #venturacomoms and tag @venturacomomcollective and @casa_of_venturacounty 

Official Contest Rules:

  • Pictures should be family-friendly.  VCMC reserves the right to use discretion for entries.
  • Mail must be received by February 15, 2021.
  • Child must be between ages 2-12 years old. (For younger children, you can help them write the note on back)
  • Only drawings with a note on back will be accepted for entries. 
  • By mailing the drawing you are agreeing to have the drawing posted on social media.
  • Please be sure to include your name, your child’s 1st name and age on the back.
  • Winner will be announced February 19, 2021 (on our social media and through email/phone). One winner will be picked (chosen by our wonderful team here at Ventura County Mom Collective) to receive a $100 Target gift card!

Good luck! We can’t wait to see your entries!

Thank you for entering our Valentine’s Day Drawing Contest.  Your child’s drawing will bring comfort and joy to another child’s life! We can not wait to see them all!!!

 

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Cascia Smith
Cascia Smith
Cascia was born and raised in the Arizona heat. While receiving her Pre-Med degree at HIU in California, a blonde, surfing, skateboarding boy stole her heart. In 2004, she married Chuck and had many adventures living in Arizona, California and Colorado. They now call Simi Valley home and have three wild and curious children - Becker (10), Bodie (7) and Lyla (6). She has been blessed to be a teacher, summer camp staff/program director, SAHM and now the owner of Ventura County Mom Collective. Playing guitar, writing songs, and reading any and every parenting book helps keep her sane and happy! A good cup of coffee or a bubbly La Croix can usually be found in her hand! She tries to live by the motto "I'd rather recover from failure than live with regret.

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