Let's Talk about TBRI® Life Value Terms (virtual)
2025-08-14 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
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

CasaManager Review (Come & Go)
2025-08-15 11:30 - 13:30, 2025-08-25 16:30 - 18:30, 2025-08-27 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.

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

Chat with Child Advocates (The Woodlands afternoon event)
2025-08-20 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-17 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-15 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.

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

Dine for a Cause with P.F. Chang's
2025-08-28 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

Chat with Child Advocates (Woodforest/Montgomery evening event)
2025-08-28 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-25 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.

Child Advocates Book Club Gathering
2025-08-28 17:00 - 18:30
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 August, the group will discuss The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh.
August 28th – 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Sign up HERE to join us!
Great Room
505 N. Main Street
Conroe, Texas 77301

Chat with Child Advocates (Conroe morning event)
2025-09-03 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-10-01 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.

TBRI® Lunch & Learn (Virtual)
2025-09-05 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-10 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.

2026 HOPE for Children Gala Committee Meeting
2025-09-08 17:30 - 19:30 | The Canopy Center at Memorial Hermann, 1120 Medical Plaza Drive, Unit 250, Shenandoah, 77380, United States
Join us to plan the 2026 Child Advocates HOPE for Children Gala! The 2026 Gala Committee is off to a great start, and we’d love to have you be a part of it!
DATE: Monday, Sept. 8, 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: 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.

Red Robin Fundraiser
2025-09-09 11:00 - 22:00 | Red Robin, 19433 I-45 South, Shenandoah, TX, 77385, United States
Join us on Tuesday, Sept. 9, at Red Robin for a fundraiser, supporting Child Advocates of Montgomery County. When you dine-in or take-out that day, 20% of food sales will be donated to Child Advocates. To receive the give-back donation, diners must show the flyer below or mention Child Advocates to their server.
Red Robin Fundraiser
When: Tuesday, Sept. 9 | Business Hours, 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Where: 19433 I-45 South, Shenandoah, TX 77385
Dine-In: Show the flyer below (or mention Child Advocates to your server)
Online Orders: Follow instructions below or on the flyer
For online ordering on the Red Robin website, please follow these instructions:

Start your order at redrobin.com/order and select the restaurant 19433 I-45 South, Shenandoah, TX 77385.
In the menu, go to the category labeled Fundraisers (To-Go Only) and click on that item.
Click the Add button, and then Add to Bag.
Add your meal items and check out.
Arrive at Red Robin, come in, say hi, and grab your food and be on your way!

CasaManager Come & Go
2025-09-09 11:30 - 13:30, 2025-10-16 12:00 - 13:30
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.

Chat with Child Advocates (virtual evening gathering)
2025-09-10 17:00 - 18:00, 2025-10-08 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.

ACEs and Toxic Stress (In Person)
2025-09-11 14:00 - 15:30
Could you use a refresher on what Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are?
Or better understand the impact of Toxic Stress on the brain and body?
And walk away with TBRI® strategies to engage with families and youth who have experienced ACEs?

Join us for an in-person session on September 11th at 2:00 p.m.
SIGN UP HERE

College Knowledge for CASA Advocacy (Virtual)
2025-09-16 12:00 - 13:00
Join Texas CASA for a special STAR Zoom presentation on Tuesday, September 16 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m., when they welcome Jill Rivera from Lonestar College for a presentation on College Knowledge for CASA Advocacy.
The presentation will cover college knowledge for youth in foster care, including timelines, checklists and financial assistance, as well as how to support youth in decision-making for a successful transition to college. This information is so important to CASA educational advocacy for older youth.
Register HERE to join!

CFE Community Call (Virtual)
2025-09-18 14:00 - 15:00
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.
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

Black Walnut Spirit Night
2025-09-22 16:00 - 21:00 | Black Walnut Cafe, 9000 New Trails Drive, The Woodlands, TX, 77381, United States
Join us on Monday, Sept. 22, at Black Walnut Cafe in The Woodlands for a Spirit Night, supporting Child Advocates of Montgomery County. When you dine-in, 15% of sales will be donated to Child Advocates. To receive the give-back donation, diners simply order and enjoy their meal without having to mention the Spirit Night!
Black Walnut Cafe Spirit Night
When: Monday, Sept. 22 | 4:00 p.m. to Closing
Where: 9000 New Trails Drive, The Woodlands, TX 77381
Dine-In: Order and enjoy your meal with no need to mention the fundraiser

Ties that Bind: Supporting Kinship Care (Webinar)
2025-09-30 12:00 - 13:00
The Children’s Commission will host a webinar on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. entitled “Ties that Bind—Supporting Kinship Care.”
The panel will include the following speakers:

Hon. Stephani Logue, Judge of the North Texas Child Protection Court, moderator
Nicole Love, Staff Attorney for the Texas Legal Service Center’s Kincare Project, and
Kelly Elrod, Kinship Navigator with ACH Child and Family Services.

The webinar will address unique considerations for informal and formal kinship caregivers, such as identifying legal, financial, and mental health barriers; improving communication; navigating safety plans; bridging service gaps; and accessing resources. Panelists will offer practice tips as well as strategies to better support kin first placement goals while balancing child safety, family reunification, and permanency planning.

Register to attend

2025 Cornament
2025-10-12 12:00 - 17:00 | B-52 Brewing Co., 12470 Milroy Lane, Conroe, TX, 77304, United States
Presented by:

Thank you to the sponsors, teams, donors, and volunteers for making our 2025 Cornament a success! Special thanks to B-52 Brewing Co. for hosting our event once again.
CONGRATULATIONS, Tournament WINNERS!
1st Place: Justin & Austin: Midsouth Team
2nd Place: Cody*Kyle: Woodforest
3rd Place: Slinging Cats
View the top teams and tournament bracket winners!
OVER AND ABOVE!
Best Dressed: Pro Directional
Most Spirited: EnerCorp
Best Team Name: Saddle Bags
PHOTO GALLERY
Please check back. Our photographer is editing photos and working to produce this year’s gallery. Thank you for your patience!
View photos on Facebook
If you have questions about the 2025 Cornament, please contact Alli Stephens at Alli@ChildAdvocatesTexas.org.

PRESENTING SPONSOR

PARTY DECK SPONSOR

RINGER SPONSORS

EATS & TREATS SPONSOR

Carol Knott Tefft, RE/MAX Integrity

PRIZE SPONSOR

SWAG BAG SPONSOR

BOARD SPONSORS

ACE SPONSORS

CORNADO SPONSORS

MOD Pizza Fundraiser
2025-10-14 10:30 - 22:00
Join us Tuesday, Oct. 14, at MOD Pizza (Shenandoah location) for a fundraiser, supporting Child Advocates of Montgomery County. When you dine-in, take-out, or order online, 25% of sales will be donated to Child Advocates. To receive the give-back donation, diners can bring in the flyer or mention the fundraiser at checkout. Diners can also use the code below to order online or via the app !
MOD Pizza Fundraiser
When: Tuesday, Oct. 14 | All Day
Where: 19075 IH-45, Suite 400, Shenandoah, TX 77385
Dine-In: Show the flyer below (or mention the fundraiser at checkout)
Online Orders: Follow instructions below or on the flyer
For online ordering on the MOD Pizza website or app, please follow these instructions:

Order online at Orders.ModPizza.Com or the MOD app (make sure restaurant at 19075 I-45 South, Shenandoah, TX 77385, is selected).
Use the fundraiser code MODGIVES25 at checkout.

MOD Pizza Fundraiser Flyer
