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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? Is there an opportunity to shop for a toy, book or blanket to bring with you? If any of these sounds interesting please join us! This […]
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 Standfield, Certified ACEs Trainer and Director of Training & TBRI® Community Education Team. This training will equip you with knowledge and strategies to address ACEs […]
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 and investigative skills when something in a case doesn’t sit right. Learn how to follow your curiosity with care, clarity, and confidence. In this session, […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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) and explore how it can be incorporated into your Collaborative Family Engagement (CFE) work. Participants will gain practical strategies to strengthen relationships with children and […]
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. […]