Child Advocates of Montgomery County

Chat with Child Advocates (Virtual morning event)
2025-02-19 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-01-15 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-12-18 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-12-18 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
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.
Begin your day with us as we gather virtually!
Come and learn more virtually on Microsoft Teams — the third 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.

Justice-Involved Youth (JIY) Training (In-Service)
2025-02-19 08:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
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: Observe the Detention Docket in the Juvenile Court
11:00 – 11:30: Walk back and get settled for training; A light lunch will be provided
11:30 – 1:00: Classroom training

Additional sessions will be added for the coming months, please check back for a date that works for you!
See this LINK for additional details and to sign up.

Chat with Child Advocates (virtual evening gathering)
2025-02-12 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-01-08 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-12-11 17:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Child Advocates Book Club
2025-02-11 17:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York)
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 even if you haven’t read the book yet.
In January 2025, the group will discuss Hope Rising: How the Science of Hope Can Change Your Life by Casey Gwinn and Dr. Chan Hellmann.
(Rescheduled) Feb. 11th – 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Great Room
505 N. Main Street
Conroe, Texas 77301
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Kendra Gives Back Event
2025-02-11 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | 9595 Six Pines Drive, Suite 100, The Woodlands, TX 77380, 9595 Six Pines Drive, Suite 1010, The Woodlands, TX, 77380, United States
Join us for a Kendra Gives Back event!
February 11 | 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Kendra Scott at Market Street
20% of your purchase supports Child Advocates of Montgomery County!
If you are unable to join us at the store, you can participate online (February 11-12) using the code: GIVEBACK-IOOMZ. You must enter the code in the coupon section at checkout.

TBRI Lunch & Learn (Virtual)
2025-02-07 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
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 sign up CLICK HERE.

Chat with Child Advocates (Conroe morning event)
2025-02-05 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-01-01 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-12-04 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.

Autism 101 Training (Virtual)
2025-01-30 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York)
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.

DFPS Lunch and Learn- Caught in the System: The Intersection of Human Trafficking and Forced Criminality (Webinar)
2025-01-30 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
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 intersection of human trafficking and forced criminality.
This 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.
Register to attend HERE.

Educational Advocacy Training (In-Service)
2025-01-28 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
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 Success Advocate, this training is needed.
This training is available on January 28 (10 AM – 12 PM). Training will be in the Training Room.
Register for this training HERE.

Chat with Child Advocates (Woodforest/Montgomery evening event)
2025-01-23 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Celebrating Jennifer Reitmeyer: A Retirement Reception
2025-01-23 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Child Advocates of Montgomery County, 505 N. Main Street, Conroe, TX, 77301, United States
RESCHEDULED!
Kindly join us for a retirement reception honoring Jennifer’s 14 years of service to the children and families served by Child Advocates of Montgomery County.
Cake and light refreshments will be served.
RSVP requested by January 20, 2025.
RSVP HERE.

DFPS Lunch and Learn- Groomed to Hide It: Challenges of Victim Identification in Sex (Webinar)
2025-01-23 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
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. 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.
Register to attend HERE.

Justice Involved Youth (JIY) Training (In-Service)
2025-01-23 08:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
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 Detention Docket in the Juvenile Court
11:00 – 11:30: Walk back and get settled for training; A light lunch will be provided
11:30 – 1:00: Classroom training

Additional sessions will be added for the coming months, please check back for a date that works for you!
See this LINK for additional details and to sign up.

DFPS Lunch & Learn - Child Exploitation: Parenting in the Digital Age (Webinar)
2025-01-16 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
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 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.
This 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.
Register to attend HERE

Child Protective Investigations 101 (Webinar)
2025-01-09 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
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.
Join Texas CASA to gain a better understanding of the legal definitions of abuse and neglect, reporting requirements and investigation process for CPI.
Register for webinar HERE.

Holiday Open House and Historical Marker Dedication
2024-12-12 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Child Advocates of Montgomery County, 505 N. Main Street, Conroe, TX, 77301, United States
Child Advocates of Montgomery County cordially invites you to a Holiday Open House and Historical Marker Dedication by the Montgomery County Historical Commission.
Thursday, December 12, 2024
3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Child Advocates of Montgomery County
505 N. Main Street, Conroe, Texas 77301
(Free parking available in First Baptist Church parking lot across the street)
Join us for an afternoon of celebration, history, and community spirit. Enjoy cookies and cocoa as we commemorate this special occasion. We look forward to seeing you there!
For questions or more information, please email Info@ChildAdvocatesTexas.org.

Advocate Toy Pick-Up for the Holidays
2024-12-12 08:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Child Advocates of Montgomery County, 505 N. Main Street, Conroe, TX, 77301, United States
WHO: Advocates
WHAT: Toy Pick-Up for the Holidays
WHEN: Thursday, Dec. 12 | 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (come-and-go event)
WHERE: 505 N. Main Street | Conroe, Texas 77301
WHY: To select holiday gifts for the children served by Advocates
Advocates are invited to join us Thursday, Dec. 12, anytime between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. at the Child Advocates house for a Toy Pick-Up Day, benefiting the children served by our programs. Advocates can select gifts for the children in their assigned cases while enjoying festive holiday music, hot cocoa, and cookies! A gift-wrapping station will also be available. This will be a come-and-go event for Advocates. If an Advocate is unable to attend, they are welcome to stop by the house during business hours and select a gift for the children they serve. We look forward to celebrating the holiday season with you! Thank you for making the holidays merry and bright for the children and families we serve.

Let's Talk Documentation & Optima (Virtual CE training)
2024-12-11 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago)
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 minimum expectations of your advocacy
– Walk through how best to enter your contact logs for each area of focus
– Share some creative tips and Optima tricks

Please bring your questions and any tips YOU have to share with others!

SIGN UP HERE to join us!

Strategic Sharing + Storytelling (Webinar)
2024-12-11 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
Join Youth Voices Rising for a webinar on December 11th at 1:00PM:
Embark 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.
Participants will be provided with a recording of the webinar, the slide deck used in the presentation, and a certificate of completion upon request.

REGISTER HERE to attend the Zoom call.

CFE Webinar: After the Connection Tool, What’s Next – Older Youth (CE Training)
2024-12-05 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
CFE Webinar: After the Connection Tool, What’s Next – Older Youth
You 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.
Presented by Texas CASA’s CFE Team.

HERE is the link to join by Zoom.

What to Expect at Court Hearings (In-person CE training)
2024-12-04 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Child Advocates of Montgomery County, 505 N. Main Street, Conroe, TX, 77301, United States
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.
Advocates 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.
Assistant Director of Communications Erica Avedikian is facilitating this training.
December 4th – 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Training Room
505 N. Main Street
Conroe, Texas 77301
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Chat with Child Advocates: The Woodlands monthly event
2024-11-20 09:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | La Madeleine, 9595 Six Pines Drive, Ste. 100, The Woodlands, TX, 77380, United States
Join current 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 at La Madeleine in Market Street in The Woodlands.
If you have questions or want additional information, please get in touch with Shellie Tyrrell, Lead Outreach Specialist, at: Shellie@ChildAdvocatesTexas.org.
