Child Advocates of Montgomery County

Chat with Child Advocates (Conroe morning event)
2026-06-03 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-05-06 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | Starbucks, 1351 West Davis Street, Conroe, TX, 77304, United States
Join current staff and volunteers for coffee and conversation about becoming an Advocate for our community’s most vulnerable children and families.
Come as you are, and enjoy complimentary coffee and light breakfast with us.
Conroe Starbucks | 1351 West Davis Street (near The Home Depot) | Conroe, Texas 77304
If you have questions or would like additional information, please contact Shellie Tyrrell, Lead Outreach Specialist, at: Shellie@ChildAdvocatesTexas.org.

Chat with Child Advocates (Woodforest/Montgomery evening event)
2026-05-28 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-23 16:00 - 17:00 | Luv Coffee, 820 Pine Market Avenue, Suite 100, Montgomery, TX, 77316, United States
Join current staff and volunteers for coffee and conversation about becoming an Advocate for our community’s most vulnerable children and families.
Come as you are, and enjoy coffee and light bites with us!
Luv Coffee | 820 Pine Market Avenue Suite 100, Montgomery, TX 77316 | 4:00-5:00 pm
If you have questions or would like additional information, please contact Shellie Tyrrell, Lead Outreach Specialist, at: Shellie@ChildAdvocatesTexas.org.

Self-Care Series
2026-05-27 13:00 - 14:30, 2026-04-27 14:00 - 15:30 | Child Advocates of Montgomery County, 505 N. Main Street, Conroe, TX, 77301, United States
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 different areas and topics each month, with activities and takeaways to provide you actionable steps.
See this LINK for details and to sign up!

TBRI® Overview Series (Session 2)
2026-05-27 09:00 - 12:30, 2026-04-17 09:00 - 12:00 | Child Advocates of Montgomery County, 505 N. Main Street, Conroe, TX, 77301, United States
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 this link for more details and to signup!

Dyslexia 101 Training (Virtual)
2026-05-21 14:00 - 15:30 | TX
Join Katie Wamhoff, Advocacy Specialist, for this informative training!
This training is virtual and for individuals who are interested in learning more about Dyslexia, recognizing some of the signs, understanding how we learn to read, and encouraging ways to support the youth and their families.
Register HERE to attend virtually.

Court Report Homework Review (virtual)
2026-05-20 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-28 18:00 - 19:30 | TX
Join Julie Brown (TBRI® Practitioner, Training and TBRI® Community Education Specialist) for this post swear-in virtual gathering.

This session is a follow up to our program’s Pre-Service training class, with a focus on reviewing the Court Report Homework assignment.
We’ll gather as a group and walk through each field of the report template with examples provided by participants.
We’ll touch on tools used when preparing the court report, timing expectations, and including your Specialist in the review.
Advocates who were recently sworn-in will be invited to attend this session. See sign-up link to attend.

Chat with Child Advocates (The Woodlands afternoon event)
2026-05-20 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Third Gen Coffee, 25136 Grogan's Park Drive, The Woodlands, TX, 77380, United States
Join current staff and volunteers for coffee and conversation about becoming an Advocate for our community’s most vulnerable children and families.
Come as you are, and enjoy complimentary coffee with us.
Third Gen Coffee | 25136 Grogan’s Park Drive | The Woodlands, Texas 77380
If you have questions or would like additional information, please contact Shellie Tyrrell, Lead Outreach Specialist, at: Shellie@ChildAdvocatesTexas.org.

CasaManager Come & Go
2026-05-18 15:00 - 16:30, 2026-04-20 14:00 - 15:30 | Child Advocates of Montgomery County, 505 N. Main Street, Conroe, TX, 77301, United States
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 available to pick the best window for you.

TBRI® Overview Series (Session 4)
2026-05-15 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-04-24 13:00 - 16:00 | Child Advocates of Montgomery County, 505 N. Main Street, Conroe, TX, 77301, United States
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®!

Session #4 is the last one of the series!

Use this link for more details and to signup!

CFE 101 - TX CASA Training (Virtual)
2026-05-14 13:00 - 16:00 | TX
Join the Texas CASA CFE team for this virtual training:
CFE 101 is a virtual training for those implementing Collaborative Family Engagement (CFE).
This three-hour session covers the fundamentals of CFE and includes hands-on practice with core tools and skills. CASA, CPS, and Community-Based Care staff are all encouraged to attend. The training will be offered twice during the year, on October 16, 2025, and May 14, 2026.
Both sessions take place from 1:00pm to 4:00pm CT. Each session includes the same content, and you are welcome to attend either one.
Before attending, please complete the two-hour CFE E-Learning. CASA and SSCC staff and volunteers can access the course at https://texascasa.org/program-portal/resources/collaborative-family-engagement/. CPS staff can find the training in CLOE or the DFPS Learning Station by searching for “CFE.” The course is titled Collaborative Family Engagement Foundational Online Training and is listed as course number 0003968.
Link to enroll: Meeting Registration – Zoom

Chat with Child Advocates (virtual evening gathering)
2026-05-13 17:00 - 18:00 | https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_OTViZjI3YzEtODg2ZS00ZjdiLWI1MjItMTc5ODM4MjExMzFl%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%229246d63d-198c-490e-847e-ab536dfa5819%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%225fa3c160-d7b6-49cd-a531-7171f97c3736%22%7d
From the comfort of your home, join current staff and volunteers for informational conversations about becoming an Advocate for our community’s most vulnerable children and families.
Wind down your day with us as we gather virtually!
Come and learn more virtually on Microsoft Teams — the second Wednesday of every month!
MICROSOFT TEAMS MEETING LINK
Join Meeting
Meeting ID: 276 781 089 162
Passcode: [REDACTED]
If you have questions or would like additional information, please contact Shellie Tyrrell, Lead Outreach Specialist, at: Shellie@ChildAdvocatesTexas.org.

TBRI® Overview Series (Session 1)
2026-05-12 13:00 - 16:30 | Child Advocates of Montgomery County, 505 N. Main Street, Conroe, TX, 77301, United States

CFE: Applying Strategies to Your Case
2026-05-04 18:30 - 19:30 | TX
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
You will earn 2.5 hours for the online session and 1.5 hours for the class!
We look forward to seeing you there!
Please see both in-person and virtual options within the sign-up link (above).

Spring Super Saturday Training Day
2026-05-02 08:45 - 15:30 | TX
Please join us for our 2026 Spring Super Saturday Training Day!

We are excited to host this fun & informative training day for our CAMC Advocates!
The day offers opportunities to attend a variety of sessions with several new topics added.
Classes are one hour long with morning and afternoon options. You’ll learn from our knowledgeable staff and interact with other Advocates (who you may not have met yet!).
A fabulous way to earn over 6 hours to catch up (or perhaps complete) your annual continuing education (CE) hours.
And we’ll even enter the training time into CasaManager for you!!
Review class details and sign up to attend.
HURRY – space is limited!

TBRI® Lunch & Learn (Virtual)
2026-05-01 12:00 - 13:00 | TX
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.
For additional details and to sign up CLICK HERE.

Child Advocates Book Club Gathering
2026-04-30 17:00 - 18:30 | Child Advocates of Montgomery County, 505 N. Main Street, Conroe, TX, 77301, United States
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 you’re welcome to attend even if you haven’t read the book yet.

The group will discuss Atomic Habits by James Clear & Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

April 30 – 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Great Room
505 N. Main Street
Conroe, Texas 77301
Sign Up

Blue Sunday Day of Prayer
2026-04-26 | TX
The last Sunday in April is always the Blue Sunday Day of Prayer.
On Blue Sunday, churches pray for the victims of child abuse and their rescuers and caregivers. Blue Sunday began with some twenty churches and has now become an international event of 7.5 million plus participants.
You can participate in different ways, including registering your church, sharing a short video of your prayer and/or tweeting the event or sharing on Facebook.
Additional information and resources are available on the Blue Sunday Child Abuse Prevention Initiative website.

2026 Champions for Children Awards Breakfast
2026-04-22 07:30 - 09:00 | Truluck’s Ocean’s Finest Seafood & Crab, 1900 Hughes Landing Blvd., Ste. 600, The Woodlands, 77380, United States
You’re invited to celebrate and honor our county’s most dedicated champions for children.
2026 Champions for Children honorees:
Faith Bible Church
Junior League of The Woodlands
Leadership Montgomery County
The remarkable organizations honored this year have made a significant impact in our community, ensuring a brighter future for our youngest citizens. Join us for a morning of inspiration, community, and celebration.
Let’s champion the cause of our community’s children together!
Wednesday, April 22, 2026 | 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Awards Presentation: 8:00 a.m.

1900 Hughes Landing Blvd, Suite 600, The Woodlands, TX 77380

Pre-registration for this event has closed.
Tickets will not be sold at the door.

Sparkle & Support: An Exclusive Giving Event at Jared Jewelers
2026-04-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Jared Jewelers – The Woodlands, 1475 Lake Woodlands Drive, The Woodlands, TX, 77380, United States
Join us for Sparkle & Support: An Exclusive Giving Event at Jared Jewelers in The Woodlands. Enjoy a relaxed evening with private access to the showroom and the opportunity to shop stunning pieces while enjoying complimentary champagne, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages. Jared is generously donating 20% of all sales that evening to Child Advocates of Montgomery County.
Sunday, April 19, 2026
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (come-and-go event)
Jared Jewelers – The Woodlands
1475 Lake Woodlands Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77380
To reserve your spot for this exclusive event, visit the Events page at Jared Jewelers. Using the Category filter, select “Sparkle & Support” and choose the date “4/19/2026.” Click “Reserve Now.”

Concert for Hope
2026-04-16 17:45 - 20:30 | 9595 Six Pines Drive, The Woodlands, Texas, 77380, 9595 Six Pines Drive, The Woodlands, TX, 77380, United States
Join the Montgomery County Child Welfare Collaboration at the Concert for Hope to raise awareness about child abuse and learn how you can bring hope to children and teens in foster care.
April 16, 2025 | 5:45 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Market Street
9595 Six Pines Drive, The Woodlands, Texas 77380
The evening will include a ceremony and a free concert by the Jon Kott Band.

ADHD 101 Training (Virtual)
2026-04-16 14:00 - 15:30 | TX
Join Katie Wamhoff, Advocacy Specialist, for this informative training!
This training is designed to give Advocates a basic overview of the neurological foundation, diagnostic criteria, and common treatments for Attention Deficit Hyper-Activity Disorder (ADHD). We will also touch on school accommodations that may be offered to students through special education programs.

The link to join the meeting will be sent out to enrolled Advocates the day before / morning of training.

Click this link to sign up!

CFE Community Call (Virtual)
2026-04-16 14:00 - 15:00 | TX
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 Facilitation
1/15/26 – Collaboration
4/16/26 – Ages 0–5
6/18/26 – Older Youth

Zoom meeting link to join all calls: texascasa.org/cfecommcall26
