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Would you benefit from looking deeper into Collaborative Family Engagement (CFE) and talking about how to apply the strategies to your current (or upcoming) case? This class is for you! First step is to sign up to join the discussion, which is in-person. Then complete the online ‘Collaborative Family Engagement – February 2025’ module on CASA College […]
This series is for any advocate who would like to learn more about: Why we use TBRI®, What the TBRI® principles are, and How we use TBRI® strategies. Who would benefit from these sessions? Seasoned Advocates, newly sworn in Advocates, and all advocates in between. All are welcome to attend and broaden your understanding and use of TBRI®! Use […]
Join Katie Wamhoff, Advocacy Specialist, for this informative training! This training is virtual and for individuals who are interested in learning about Autism Spectrum Disorders, including: diagnostic criteria, common therapies, basic considerations for educating students on the Autism spectrum, and ways to increase positive, productive interactions for the advocate and the youth. Register HERE to attend virtually.
Join the TX CASA CFE team for a CFE Community Call. A learning and networking opportunity for those involved in CFE to come together and share ideas, strategies, and learnings - strengthening our statewide CFE community. See the CFE page for the 4/16 call details. Upcoming calls are scheduled for: 9/18/25 - Family Meeting […]
Does self-care have an important spot on your daily or weekly calendar? Or are you like most of us, and it winds up at the bottom of your to-do list, and often gets pushed aside altogether? We’d like to help change this! We’re launching a new Self-Care Series, and we’d love to see you join us! We’ll delve into […]
This series is for any advocate who would like to learn more about: Why we use TBRI®, What the TBRI® principles are, and How we use TBRI® strategies. Who would benefit from these sessions? Seasoned Advocates, newly sworn in Advocates, and all advocates in between. All are welcome to attend and broaden your understanding and use of TBRI®! Use […]
CasaManager is our new documentation tool! Would you benefit from an opportunity to bring in your technology and walk through the new documentation screens together in person? We’re offering several come & go sessions to meet your needs and busy schedules. AND YES, you’ll earn continuing education hours for attending! Please see the days and times […]
Would you benefit from one-on-one support to plan for your next youth visit? Could you use some ideas to incorporate CFE tools into your conversations? Or introduce a TBRI tool to the youth or family? […]
Join us for this ALL NEW in person training that's grounded in scientific research and examines the profound impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on development and lifelong health. Led by Francine […]
Join this Texas CASA Webinar Series: Rooted Sometimes, it’s not what’s said—but what’s missing—that matters most. This webinar is designed to help CASA volunteers and child advocates sharpen their instincts […]
CasaManager is our new documentation tool! Would you benefit from an opportunity to bring in your technology and walk through the new documentation screens together in person? We’re offering several come […]
Join Francine Stanfield, Lead Training & TBRI® Community Education Specialist and TBRI® Practitioner, for “TBRI® Lunch & Learn” virtual sessions. Our Lunch & Learns are for Child Advocates volunteers and staff and are […]
This series is for any advocate who would like to learn more about: Why we use TBRI®, What the TBRI® principles are, and How we use TBRI® strategies. Who would benefit from these sessions? Seasoned […]
CFE Webinar - CFE and TBRI® Hosted by Texas CASA Jul 16, 2026 02:00 PM Description Join us for a 90-minute interactive webinar designed to introduce Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) […]
This series is for any advocate who would like to learn more about: Why we use TBRI®, What the TBRI® principles are, and How we use TBRI® strategies. Who would benefit from these sessions? Seasoned Advocates, newly sworn in Advocates, and ALL advocates in between. All are welcome to attend and broaden your understanding and use of TBRI®! Use […]
Please join Julie Brown, Training & TBRI® Community Education Specialist & TBRI® Practitioner for this TBRI® Life Value Terms Training. You will learn: What are Life Value Terms? Why are they helpful? Exercises to think through how YOU can model using them AND Ways to encourage creating them with youth and families. Use this link to […]
Does self-care have an important spot on your daily or weekly calendar? Or are you like most of us, and it winds up at the bottom of your to-do list, and often gets pushed aside altogether? We’d like to help change this! We’re launching a new Self-Care Series, and we’d love to see you join us! We’ll delve into […]
The Child Advocates Book Club meets approximately every other month to discuss a book related to advocacy work. Volunteers earn training hours for reading the book and participating in the group discussion. For questions, contact Training & TBRI® Community Education Specialist Julie Brown at Julie@ChildAdvocatesTexas.org. You can join the book club at any time, and […]
This virtual gathering is to review our program's new Court Report Template that was introduced May 2, 2026. We will walk through each field of the court report template and talk about real-time examples. The session focuses on building confidence in providing the appropriate level of information, reviewing timeline expectations, and learning how to collaborate effectively with your Advocacy Specialist throughout the review process. […]
This webinar is hosted by ADDitudes, titled: ADHD Time Blindness and Prioritization Help for Middle and High School Students In this webinar, clinical psychologist Suzanne Allen, Psy.D., will help parents, teachers, coaches, and other caring adults better understand the behaviors in their tweens and teens that are rooted in time blindness. By building understanding and […]
Please join Julie Brown, Training & TBRI® Community Education Specialist & TBRI® Practitioner for this TBRI® Life Value Terms Training. You will learn: What are Life Value Terms? Why are they helpful? Exercises to think through how YOU can model using them AND Ways to encourage creating them with youth and families. Use this link to […]
This series is for any advocate who would like to learn more about: Why we use TBRI®, What the TBRI® principles are, and How we use TBRI® strategies. Who would benefit from these sessions? Seasoned Advocates, newly sworn in Advocates, and all advocates in between. All are welcome to attend and broaden your understanding and use of TBRI®! Use […]
Child Advocates of Montgomery County is proud to partner with Tri-County Mental Health Services to offer the Youth Mental Health First Aid Course. Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. This is a blended curriculum that includes 2 hours of pre-work and 4 1/2 hours of […]
Join Francine Stanfield, Lead Training & TBRI® Community Education Specialist and TBRI® Practitioner, for “TBRI® Lunch & Learn” virtual sessions. Our Lunch & Learns are for Child Advocates volunteers and staff and are intended to be a deeper dive into specific TBRI® practices. We include time for Q&A over the current topic, or any other TBRI® related topics. […]
This virtual gathering is to review our program's new Court Report Template that was introduced May 2, 2026. We will walk through each field of the court report template and talk about real-time examples. The session focuses on building confidence in providing the appropriate level of information, reviewing timeline expectations, and learning how to collaborate effectively with your Advocacy Specialist throughout the review process. […]
Join the Training & TBRI® Community Education Team for Dyslexia 101: Understanding and Supporting Youth with Dyslexia. This training is for Advocates and Staff who are interested in learning more about Dyslexia. We'll talk about: Recognizing some of the signs Understanding how we learn to read And encouraging ways to support the youth and their families Sign […]
Does self-care have an important spot on your daily or weekly calendar? Or are you like most of us, and it winds up at the bottom of your to-do list, and often gets pushed aside altogether? We’d like to help change this! We’re launching a new Self-Care Series, and we’d love to see you join us! We’ll delve into […]
This virtual gathering is to review our program's new Court Report Template that was introduced May 2, 2026. We will walk through each field of the court report template and talk about real-time examples. The session focuses on building confidence in providing the appropriate level of information, reviewing timeline expectations, and learning how to collaborate effectively with your Advocacy Specialist throughout the review process. […]
This webinar is presented by Foster Care Training Today: Preparing Children in Care to Thrive at School In this class, you will learn how to: Prepare children emotionally and academically for school Create effective homework routines Advocate for school stability See this link for more details and to sign up to attend