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Join DPFS for a 2025 Lunch and Learn Series: Child Exploitation- Parenting in the Digital Age. The Human Trafficking Division of DFPS is excited to have Detective Brandon Poor. Brandon initiated the creation of the Internet Crimes Against Children Unit in 2016 and is a member of the Northern Texas ICAC Task Force where he […]
Please join Mike Quinn, Lead Justice-Involved Youth (JIY) Specialist, for the Justice Involved Youth program training. Advocates can earn up to 4 hours of continuing education (CE) through JIY court observation and classroom training. Here's what the schedule will look like: 8:30: Meet at Child Advocates House and walk over to court together 9:00 – 11:00: Observe […]
The Human Trafficking Division of DFPS is excited to host expert panel members Survivor Leader Yevette Christy, Sergeant Jake Boyd, and Carrie Wright and Ada McCloud from the DFPS Human Trafficking Division! Join us for an insightful panel discussion that delves into the deceptive tactics employed by human traffickers to exploit vulnerabilities in their victims. […]
Please join Kristy O'Neal, Lead Educational Advocacy Specialist, for this targeted training session. This training is for individuals interested in volunteering as Student Success Advocates in our educational advocacy program. It will cover the truancy legal processes, school practices, Child Advocates of Montgomery County expectations, documentation and an advocacy policies reminder. In order to serve as a Student […]
The Human Trafficking Division of DFPS is excited to have Bekah Charleston, Founder of Bekah Speaks Out, for the last Lunch and Learn. After enduring a decade of abuse and exploitation, she built a career dedicated to the empowerment of Survivors and focused on community collaboration at all levels. Join us as Bekah explains the […]
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 […]
Join Francine Stanfield, TBRI® Education Coordinator 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. For additional details and to […]
The Child Advocates Book Club meets 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 Advocacy Training Specialist Julie Brown at Julie@ChildAdvocatesTexas.org. You can join the book club at any time, and you’re welcome to attend […]
Please join Camille Davis, Senior Director of Programs & Services, for the Justice-Involved Youth program training. Advocates can earn up to 4 hours of continuing education (CE) through JIY court observation and classroom training. Here’s what the schedule will look like: 8:30: Meet at Child Advocates House and walk over to court together 9:00 – 11:00: […]
Join Francine Stanfield, TBRI® Education Coordinator 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. For additional details and to […]
As a Child Advocate volunteer, could you use some guidance on how to best document your advocacy? Please join Julie Brown (Advocacy Training Specialist, TBRI® Practitioner and Guardian Ad Litem) for Let’s Talk about Documentation and Optima. We’ll touch on several areas as it impacts our specific program: – Reminder of why documentation is so important – Review […]
Have you ever done a walk-through of a home and found yourself asking, 'What do I need to look for?' OR 'How should I assess for safety?' This class is an overview of what to look for (and be aware of) when you're conducting your visits and/or reviewing homes for potential relative placement or possible […]