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SUMMARY:Anatomy of a Home Visit Training (In-Person CE)
DESCRIPTION: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?’ \nThis 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 reunification. \nThis training also presents general tips to help keep you safe when you’re visiting ANY placement or relative. \nAdvocacy Specialist Victoria Warmuth\, who is a former CPS caseworker\, presents this training. \nSign Up to join us. 
URL:https://childadvocatestexas.org/event/anatomy-of-a-home-visit-training-in-person-ce/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education (for Advocates)
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SUMMARY:Let’s Talk Documentation & Optima (Virtual CE training)
DESCRIPTION:As a Child Advocate volunteer\, could you use some guidance on how to best document your advocacy? \n\n\n\nPlease join Julie Brown (Advocacy Training Specialist\, TBRI® Practitioner and Guardian Ad Litem) for Let’s Talk about Documentation and Optima. \n  \nWe’ll touch on several areas as it impacts our specific program: \n– Reminder of why documentation is so important \n– Review minimum expectations of your advocacy \n– Walk through how best to enter your contact logs for each area of focus \n– Share some creative tips and Optima tricks \n  \nPlease bring your questions and any tips YOU have to share with others! \n  \nSIGN UP HERE to join us!
URL:https://childadvocatestexas.org/event/lets-talk-documentation-optima-virtual-ce-training/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education (for Advocates)
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SUMMARY:TBRI Lunch & Learn (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Join Francine Stanfield\, TBRI® Education Coordinator and TBRI® Practitioner\, for “TBRI® Lunch & Learn” virtual sessions. \nOur Lunch & Learns are for Child Advocates volunteers and staff and are intended to be a deeper dive into specific TBRI® practices. \nWe include time for Q&A over the current topic\, or any other TBRI® related topics. \nFor additional details and to sign up CLICK HERE.
URL:https://childadvocatestexas.org/event/tbri-lunch-learn-virtual/2025-03-07/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education (for Advocates)
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SUMMARY:Justice-Involved Youth (JIY) Training (In-Service)
DESCRIPTION:Please join Camille Davis\, Senior Director of Programs & Services\, for the Justice-Involved Youth program training.\n\n\nAdvocates can earn up to 4 hours of continuing education (CE) through JIY court observation and classroom training. \nHere’s what the schedule will look like: \n\n8:30:  Meet at Child Advocates House and walk over to court together\n9:00 – 11:00:  Observe the Detention Docket in the Juvenile Court\n11:00 – 11:30:  Walk back and get settled for training; A light lunch will be provided\n11:30 – 1:00:  Classroom training\n\nAdditional sessions will be added for the coming months\, please check back for a date that works for you! \nSee this LINK for additional details and to sign up.
URL:https://childadvocatestexas.org/event/justice-involved-youth-jiy-training-in-service-2/2025-02-19/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education (for Advocates)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250211T183000
DTSTAMP:20260527T042410
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SUMMARY:Child Advocates Book Club
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFor 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 even if you haven’t read the book yet. \nIn January 2025\, the group will discuss Hope Rising: How the Science of Hope Can Change Your Life by Casey Gwinn and Dr. Chan Hellmann. \n(Rescheduled) Feb. 11th – 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. \nGreat Room\n505 N. Main Street\nConroe\, Texas 77301 \nSign Up
URL:https://childadvocatestexas.org/event/child-advocates-book-club/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education (for Advocates)
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SUMMARY:TBRI Lunch & Learn (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Join Francine Stanfield\, TBRI® Education Coordinator and TBRI® Practitioner\, for “TBRI® Lunch & Learn” virtual sessions. \nOur Lunch & Learns are for Child Advocates volunteers and staff and are intended to be a deeper dive into specific TBRI® practices. \nWe include time for Q&A over the current topic\, or any other TBRI® related topics. \nFor additional details and to sign up CLICK HERE.
URL:https://childadvocatestexas.org/event/tbri-lunch-learn-virtual/2025-02-07/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education (for Advocates)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T205814Z
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SUMMARY:Autism 101 Training (Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Join Katie Wamhoff\, Advocacy Specialist\, for this informative training! \nThis 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. \nRegister HERE to attend virtually. \n 
URL:https://childadvocatestexas.org/event/autism-101-training-virtual/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education (for Advocates)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250130T130000
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SUMMARY:DFPS Lunch and Learn- Caught in the System: The Intersection of Human Trafficking and Forced Criminality (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:The Human Trafficking Division of DFPS is excited to have Bekah Charleston\, Founder of Bekah Speaks Out\, for the last Lunch and Learn. \nAfter 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 intersection of human trafficking and forced criminality. \nThis training session will provide a comprehensive exploration of forced criminality within the context of human trafficking\, examining the intersection of exploitation\, victimization\, and the criminal justice system. Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of how trafficking victims may be coerced into committing crimes as part of their exploitation\, and the legal complexities surrounding these situations. Attendees will be equipped with the knowledge to advocate for policies and practices that protect and support trafficking survivors\, while holding traffickers accountable. \nRegister to attend HERE.
URL:https://childadvocatestexas.org/event/dfps-lunch-and-learn-caught-in-the-system-the-intersection-of-human-trafficking-and-forced-criminality-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education (for Advocates)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T120000
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SUMMARY:Educational Advocacy Training (In-Service)
DESCRIPTION:Please join Kristy O’Neal\, Lead Educational Advocacy Specialist\, for this targeted training session. \nThis 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 Success Advocate\, this training is needed. \nThis training is available on January 28 (10 AM – 12 PM).  Training will be in the Training Room. \nRegister for this training HERE.
URL:https://childadvocatestexas.org/event/educational-advocacy-training-in-service/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education (for Advocates)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T130000
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SUMMARY:DFPS Lunch and Learn- Groomed to Hide It: Challenges of Victim Identification in Sex (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION: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! \nJoin us for an insightful panel discussion that delves into the deceptive tactics employed by human traffickers to exploit vulnerabilities in their victims. The panel features a survivor of sex trafficking who will shed light on the grooming processes that keep victims hidden and ashamed. In addition\, our panel of experts will discuss efforts taken by law enforcement to effectively identify and recover those affected by trafficking. This essential conversation aims to equip anti-trafficking investigators\, advocates\, and professionals with the knowledge needed for better victim identification and support. \nRegister to attend HERE.
URL:https://childadvocatestexas.org/event/dfps-lunch-and-learn-groomed-to-hide-it-challenges-of-victim-identification-in-sex/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education (for Advocates)
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T181853Z
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SUMMARY:Justice Involved Youth (JIY) Training (In-Service)
DESCRIPTION:Please join Mike Quinn\, Lead Justice-Involved Youth (JIY) Specialist\, for the Justice Involved Youth program training. \nAdvocates can earn up to 4 hours of continuing education (CE) through JIY court observation and classroom training. \nHere’s what the schedule will look like: \n\n8:30:  Meet at Child Advocates House and walk over to court together\n9:00 – 11:00:  Observe the Detention Docket in the Juvenile Court\n11:00 – 11:30:  Walk back and get settled for training; A light lunch will be provided\n11:30 – 1:00:  Classroom training\n\nAdditional sessions will be added for the coming months\, please check back for a date that works for you! \nSee this LINK for additional details and to sign up. \n 
URL:https://childadvocatestexas.org/event/justice-involved-youth-jiy-training-in-service/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education (for Advocates)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T130000
DTSTAMP:20260527T042410
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T164227Z
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SUMMARY:DFPS Lunch & Learn - Child Exploitation: Parenting in the Digital Age (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Join DPFS for a 2025 Lunch and Learn Series: Child Exploitation- Parenting in the Digital Age. \nThe 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 works closely with both state and federal partners on child abuse and exploitation cases. Join us as Brandon shares his experiences and provides tips on how we can keep children safe online. \nThis presentation gives a detailed overview of the dangers facing children on the internet today\, and some of the scary realities that parents must grapple with having kids in the internet age. Trends in the child exploitation field\, including the rising sextortion epidemic will be discussed\, as well as the applications that are most used by online predators\, and how to prepare to defend against their attacks. Approaches to online safety\, and resources to learn more to equip yourself will also be given. \nRegister to attend HERE
URL:https://childadvocatestexas.org/event/light-the-way-end-human-trafficking-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education (for Advocates)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T110000
DTSTAMP:20260527T042410
CREATED:20250106T152630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T170443Z
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SUMMARY:Child Protective Investigations 101 (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wanted to know about the Child Protective Investigation (CPI) process? The purpose of this presentation is to give the audience an overview of the Child Protective Investigations program. \nJoin Texas CASA to gain a better understanding of the legal definitions of abuse and neglect\, reporting requirements and investigation process for CPI. \nRegister for webinar HERE. \n 
URL:https://childadvocatestexas.org/event/child-protective-investigations-101-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education (for Advocates)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241211T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241211T153000
DTSTAMP:20260527T042410
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T160113Z
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SUMMARY:Let's Talk Documentation & Optima (Virtual CE training)
DESCRIPTION:As a Child Advocate volunteer\, could you use some guidance on how to best document your advocacy?  \nPlease join Julie Brown (Advocacy Training Specialist\, TBRI® Practitioner and Guardian Ad Litem) for  \nLet’s Talk about Documentation and Optima.\n  \nWe’ll touch on several areas as it impacts our specific program: \n– Reminder of why documentation is so important \n– Review minimum expectations of your advocacy \n– Walk through how best to enter your contact logs for each area of focus \n– Share some creative tips and Optima tricks \n  \nPlease bring your questions and any tips YOU have to share with others! \n  \nSIGN UP HERE to join us! \n 
URL:https://childadvocatestexas.org/event/lets-talk-documentation-optima-virtual-continuing-education/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education (for Advocates)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241211T140000
DTSTAMP:20260527T042410
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T164043Z
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SUMMARY:Strategic Sharing + Storytelling (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Join Youth Voices Rising for a webinar on December 11th at 1:00PM: \nEmbark on a transformative journey with our panel\, “Strategic Sharing + Storytelling\,” featuring lived experts who professionally share their stories. Delve into best protocols\, explore the art of creating safe spaces\, and discover methods to encourage healing through the power of storytelling. The panel goes beyond conventional wisdom by highlighting what not to do\, addressing pitfalls such as stereotyping\, archetyping\, or tokenizing individuals’ narratives. Our experts share their insights on fostering healthy\, sustainable storytelling\, providing valuable guidance for vested stakeholders and supporters of youth in crafting narratives that are both empowering and authentic. Join us for an enriching discussion that transcends traditional storytelling\, empowering both storytellers and their audiences to engage in a profound exchange of experiences. Whether you’re an advocate\, practitioner\, or enthusiast in the field of storytelling\, this panel offers a unique opportunity to gain practical insights and contribute to the evolution of storytelling practices that prioritize authenticity\, respect\, and healing. \nParticipants will be provided with a recording of the webinar\, the slide deck used in the presentation\, and a certificate of completion upon request. \n  \nREGISTER HERE to attend the Zoom call.
URL:https://childadvocatestexas.org/event/strategic-sharing-storytelling-webinar/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education (for Advocates)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241205T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241205T150000
DTSTAMP:20260527T042410
CREATED:20241127T191735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T191756Z
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SUMMARY:CFE Webinar: After the Connection Tool\, What’s Next – Older Youth (CE Training)
DESCRIPTION:CFE Webinar: After the Connection Tool\, What’s Next – Older Youth \nYou have completed connection tools with a youth and have a list of people who appear to want to be engaged with the youth. Now what? Hear from local CASA programs and youth with lived experience as they share their advocacy successes on the road from completing the connection tool to supporting youth to engage their network and build a lifetime support network for their future. Please join us on December 5th 2024 from 2:00-3:00 CST. \nPresented by Texas CASA’s CFE Team. \n  \nHERE is the link to join by Zoom.
URL:https://childadvocatestexas.org/event/cfe-webinar-after-the-connection-tool-whats-next-older-youth-ce-training/
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education (for Advocates)
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T153000
DTSTAMP:20260527T042410
CREATED:20241120T194730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T194730Z
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SUMMARY:What to Expect at Court Hearings (In-person CE training)
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn more about the timeline of a CPS case in the court system from the Adversary hearing to the Dismissal date and all the scheduled hearings in between. This training will provide an overview of each type of hearing\, such as Adversary\, Status\, Initial Permanency\, Permanency\, Trial\, and Motions. \nAdvocates will learn what to expect at each hearing and possible questions from the Judge or attorneys may have for a Child Advocate. We’ll also discuss how to prepare for a hearing and how your Specialist can support you. \nAssistant Director of Communications Erica Avedikian is facilitating this training. \nDecember 4th – 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. \nTraining Room\n505 N. Main Street\nConroe\, Texas 77301 \nSign Up
URL:https://childadvocatestexas.org/event/what-to-expect-at-court-hearings-in-person-ce-training/
LOCATION:Child Advocates of Montgomery County\, 505 N. Main Street\, Conroe\, TX\, 77301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Continuing Education (for Advocates)
ORGANIZER;CN="Child Advocates of Montgomery County":MAILTO:info@childadvocatestexas.org
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