Child Advocates Book Club Gathering
2025-06-26 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 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.
In June 2025, the group will discuss AWE The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life by Dacher Keltner.
June 26 – 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Sign up HERE to join us!
Great Room
505 N. Main Street
Conroe, Texas 77301

HOPE Tool Training (Virtual)
2025-06-27 12:00 - 13:30, 2025-07-18 12:00 - 13:30
Please join us for this virtual training on
The Science of Hope: Helping Children Heal from Trauma
Lead by Child Advocates of Montgomery County Staff.

We’ll talk about why Hope is important.
How Hope can be measured.
Strategies for you to incorporate Hope into your advocacy.

Sign up to join us.

Chat with Child Advocates (Conroe morning event)
2025-07-02 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-08-06 09:00 - 10:00 | 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.

Let's Talk about TBRI® Life Value Terms (Virtual)
2025-07-08 12:00 - 13:00
Join Julie Brown,
Training & TBRI® Community Education Specialist
and TBRI® Practitioner, for
Let’s Talk about TBRI® Life Value Terms
virtual sessions.

You’ll 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.

Please join us by signing up

Justice-Involved Youth (JIY) Training (In-Service)
2025-07-09 08:30 - 13:00
Please join Mike Quinn and the Justice Involved Youth (JIY) program team for this targeted 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 – 10:30: Observe the Detention Docket in the Juvenile Court
10:30 – 11:00: Walk back and get settled for training; A light lunch will be provided
11:00 – 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.

CasaManager Review (Come & Go)
2025-07-09 16:30 - 18:30, 2025-07-14 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-18 16:30 - 18:30, 2025-07-28 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-30 11:30 - 13:30, 2025-08-12 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-08-15 11:30 - 13:30
CasaManager is now live!
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.

Chat with Child Advocates (virtual evening gathering)
2025-07-09 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 Lunch & Learn (Virtual)
2025-07-11 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-08-08 12:00 - 13:00
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.

Chat with Child Advocates (The Woodlands afternoon event)
2025-07-16 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-08-20 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.

Dyslexia 101 Training (Virtual)
2025-07-17 12:00 - 13:30
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.

CFE For All: Statewide Training (Virtual)
2025-07-17 13:00 - 16:00
Please join CASA, Child Protective Services, and Community-Based Care staff to learn about the fundamentals of CFE and have the opportunity for practical, hands-on application of the skills and tools presented.
We are asking everyone to complete the two-hour CFE E-Learning before attending the Zoom training session. The CFE E-Learning is a come and go training that can be completed at your own pace. CASA and SSCC staff and volunteers can find the CFE E-Learning at this link: https://learn.texascasa.org/resource/collaborative-family-engagement.

Register to attend the virtual session HERE.

Gringo’s Tex-Mex Spirit Day
2025-07-21 11:00 - 21:00 | Gringo’s Tex-Mex, 30420 FM 2978, The Woodlands, TX, 77354, United States
Join us on Monday, July 21, at Gringo’s Tex-Mex for Spirit Day. When you dine-in or take-out that day, 20% of your check will be donated to Child Advocates of Montgomery County. To receive the give-back donation, diners must bring the flyer below or mention Child Advocates to their server. For online ordering on the Gringo’s website, enter 768-575-051 in the Coupon Code area at checkout.
Spirit Day
When: Monday, July 21 | All Day
Where: 30420 FM 2978, The Woodlands, TX 77354
Dine-In: Bring the flyer below (or mention Child Advocates to your server)
Online Orders: Enter 768-575-051 in the Coupon Code area at checkout

Chat with Child Advocates (Woodforest/Montgomery evening event)
2025-07-24 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.

Dine for a Cause with P.F. Chang's
2025-07-31 11:00 - 22:00 | P.F. Chang’s, 1201 Lake Woodlands Drive, Suite 301, The Woodlands, TX, 77380, United States
This summer make your dinner plans count! Join us on the last Thursday of June, July, and August at P.F. Chang’s for Dine for a Cause. When you dine in during the event, 10 percent of your check will go to Child Advocates of Montgomery County. To receive the give-back donation, diners must bring the flyer below or show the flyer on their phone to the server. The event runs all day on June 26, July 31, and Aug. 28.
Dine for a Cause
When: June 26, July 31, and Aug. 28 | All Day
Where: 1201 Lake Woodlands Drive, Suite 301 | The Woodlands, TX 77380 (The Woodlands Mall)
Bring: Your appetite and the flyer below with the date you’re dining
Flyer for June 26, 2025
Flyer for July 31, 2025
Flyer for Aug. 28, 2025

Statewide Dine to Donate with P.F. Chang’s
2025-08-06 11:00 - 22:00 | P.F. Chang’s, 1201 Lake Woodlands Drive, Suite 301, The Woodlands, TX, 77380, United States
Join Texas CASA and local CASA programs, including Child Advocates of Montgomery County on Wednesday, Aug. 6, at P.F. Chang’s for a statewide Dine to Donate event. When you dine in during the event, a percentage of your check will go to Child Advocates of Montgomery County and Texas CASA. To receive the give-back donation, diners must mention the CASA fundraiser to their server or show them the flyer.
Dine to Donate Statewide Fundraiser with Texas CASA
When: Aug. 6 | All Day
Where: 1201 Lake Woodlands Drive, Suite 301 | The Woodlands, TX 77380 (The Woodlands Mall)
What: A percentage of the day’s sales will be donated back to Child Advocates and Texas CASA
Flyer for Aug. 6 Dine to Donate

Youth Mental Health First Aid Training (In-Service)
2025-08-08 09:00 - 13:30
Child Advocates of Montgomery County is proud to partner with Tri-County Mental Health Services to offer the Youth Mental Health First Aid Course.
Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders.
This is a blended curriculum that includes 2 hours of pre-work and 4 1/2 hours of classroom training.
Visit this page for full details and to enroll.

We look forward to seeing you there!

First 2026 Hope for Children Gala Committee Meeting
2025-08-11 17:30 - 19:30 | The Canopy Center at Memorial Hermann, 1120 Medical Plaza Drive, Unit 250, Shenandoah, 77380, United States
Join us to kick off planning for the 2026 Child Advocates Hope for Children Gala! We’re excited to host our first Gala Committee meeting as we gear up for an unforgettable event next March.
This is your chance to get involved, share ideas, and make a meaningful impact for children and families in our community.
DATE: Monday, Aug. 11, 2025
TIME: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
LOCATION: The Canopy Center at Memorial Hermann in The Woodlands, located at 1120 Medical Plaza Drive, Unit 250, Shenandoah, TX 77380
WHAT: First committee meeting to plan our 2026 Gala
The 2026 Hope for Children Gala is on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at Margaritaville Lake Resort at Lake Conroe.
We’re expanding our committee this year and would love for you to join us! Whether you’re a seasoned volunteer or a hoping to get involved for the first time, we invite you to join us and explore how you can get involved.
For details or questions, email us at Info@ChildAdvocatesTexas.org.

Let's Talk about TBRI® Life Value Terms (virtual)
2025-08-14 12:00 - 13:30
Join Julie Brown,
Training & TBRI® Community Education Specialist
and TBRI® Practitioner, for
Let’s Talk about TBRI® Life Value Terms

You’ll 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.

Please join us by signing up

Let's Talk about TBRI® Life Value Terms (in-person)
2025-08-19 14:00 - 15:30

CFE Searching Tools Webinar (Virtual)
2025-08-21 14:00 - 15:30
Join the Texas CASA CFE Team for a webinar training to learn more about the different searching tools available to you through Collaborative Family Engagement (CFE).
While we encourage starting with engagement, we recognize that there may be situations where searching may be necessary. The following tools will be discussed: Case/File Mining, Seneca Searches, Connect Our Kids, Non-U.S. Based Searches, Internet Searching and Social Media.
Thursday August 21st, from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.

Register HERE
