ED/PD Quarterly Meeting
2026-02-20 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Texas

Virtual Pre-Service Training Facilitator Workshop
2026-02-20 10:00 - 13:15, 2026-02-25 10:00 - 13:15, 2026-02-26 10:00 - 13:15
Texas CASA is excited to announce dates for our next virtual Art of Facilitation for Pre-Service Training workshop!

Cohort A: Wednesday Feb 18, Friday Feb 20 and Wednesday Feb 25 from 10 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. each day

Cohort B: Wednesday Feb 18, Friday Feb 20 and Thursday Feb 26 from 10 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. each day

This training is designed to introduce participants to the foundations of engaging and learning-centered facilitation, to explore creative and effective ideas for how to bring pre-service content to life and to build relationships across the CASA training community. During the hands-on component of this workshop, participants will have the opportunity to practice these skills by facilitating a short activity from pre-service training. After completing this workshop, participants will be qualified to lead pre-service training per National CASA’s standards.

STAR Monthly Zoom
2026-02-23 12:00 - 13:00
STAR Monthly Zoom Hosts a Panel Discussion Regarding Extended Care

The STAR Monthly Zoom meetings will be held on the last Monday of the month unless otherwise announced in Inside CASA or on the STAR listserv.

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Weekly New ED Call
2026-02-25 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-03-04 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-03-11 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-03-18 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-03-25 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-04-01 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-04-08 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-04-15 09:00 - 10:00

Local Board of Directors (LBOD) - Austin
2026-03-04 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-08 08:00 - 17:00

The Science of YES!
2026-03-04 09:00 - 16:00
CASA Recruiters, join Texas CASA in Austin on March 4 for a one-day workshop, The Science of YES!, hosted by Dennise Jackson and Lindsey Lee. The Science of YES will explore how the brain makes decisions to say yes, and what that means for volunteer recruitment. We will dive into brain-based principles that influence motivation, trust, and commitment, helping recruiters understand why people choose to step into advocacy and how to apply these insights in recruitment conversations. Plus, there will be plenty of time for connecting, sharing, and fun!

Registration is $50/person, and capacity is limited. Get all the details and register below.

HHSC Request for Reimbursement
2026-03-10 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-10 08:00 - 17:00

CSE-IT Training
2026-03-11 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-04-08 09:30 - 12:30
This training will introduce and train CASA staff on the CSE-IT screening tool, which is designed to improve the early identification of youth who are experiencing or at risk for experiencing human trafficking. This training includes some introductory foundational information about human trafficking, an orientation to the tool, a description of CSE-IT indicators, scoring instructions, and next steps. Understanding the CSE-IT tool is a critical part of ACT advocacy. This training is only available to CASA Staff.

For more information, contact Torey Tipton at casaacts@texascasa.org.

Dates & Registration

April 8th from 9:30-12:30

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May 13th from 9:00-12:30

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June 3rd from 9:00-12:30

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July 9th from 9:00-12:30

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August 19th from 9:00-12:30

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September 24th from 9:00-12:30

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October 28th from 9:00-12:30

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VOCA Request for Reimbursement
2026-03-15 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-15 08:00 - 17:00

Keep Calm and CASA On! Recruitment Zoom Chats
2026-03-18 13:15 - 14:15, 2026-04-15 13:15 - 14:15
Join the Texas CASA recruitment team and your fellow recruiters on the third Wednesday of each month for the Keep Calm and CASA On! recruitment Zoom calls. The calls will all be around general recruitment, but each one will have a different topic of focus. You’ll hear updates from Texas CASA, learn from guest speakers, and have plenty of time to chat with other recruiters about what they are doing in the world of recruitment.

You don’t need to pre-register for the Zoom call. Just sign on when it’s time. All calls will start at 1:15 p.m. CST. Below is the Zoom link to join or or call in at 1-346-248-7799

Meeting ID: 890 4179 0555

HHSC Quarterly Performance Measures
2026-03-20 08:00 - 17:00

CASA Story 101 Webinar
2026-03-26 11:30 - 13:00
Texas CASA is excited to invite the local program staff to two upcoming virtual opportunities to support your engagement in the CASA Story — our unified storytelling campaign for all 74 local CASA programs that will set us up for a successful 2027 Legislative Session. We created the CASA Story to elevate your local impact stories, increase legislative engagement at the local level, and build confidence across the CASA network. These sessions are designed to help you feel prepared and supported as you share your CASA Story and connect with your legislators.

CASA Story 101 Webinar

March 26 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

This webinar will provide a clear and practical overview of the campaign, including key messaging, story structure, and guidance for social media and educational legislative meetings, for local program staff who were unable to attend one of our in-person training sessions. The Texas CASA team will also walk you through customizing your own CASA Story materials.

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Legislative Visit Role Play Office Hours

April 16 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. – REGISTER HERE

May 1 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. – REGISTER HERE

May 8 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. – REGISTER HERE

Optional, supportive practice sessions where you can role-play legislative visits with Texas CASA’s Public Policy team, refine your CASA Story, and build confidence before stepping into a legislator’s office. Our goal is to ensure that every local program feels grounded, aligned, and confident in sharing the impact of CASA in your community.

We hope you’ll join us!

STAR Monthly Zoom
2026-03-30 12:00 - 13:30
The STAR Monthly Zoom meetings will be held on the last Monday of the month unless otherwise announced in Inside CASA or on the STAR listserv.

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Spring Holiday
2026-04-03 00:00 - 23:59

Sharpening Skills Webinar: Rooted
2026-04-08 12:00 - 13:00
🌳 CASA Webinar Series: Rooted

🖥️ Register in CASA College: https://casacollege.myabsorb.com/#/instructor-led-courses/e1b355c1-aa0a-4ba7-9c3f-000be54c7ba2

Theme: Rooted – Being steady, thoughtful, and grounded in the midst of a chaotic system.

This year-long webinar series is designed to support CASA volunteers in staying centered and effective as they navigate the complexities of child advocacy. Each quarter, we’ll explore a different way to stay rooted — in the case, the child, yourself and your instincts.

Q3: Rooted in Yourself – Preserving Mental Health and Energy in CASA Work

April 8, 2026

Your well-being is essential to your advocacy.

This webinar is a space for CASA volunteers and child advocates to reflect, recharge, and reconnect with their purpose. The work is meaningful—but it can also be emotionally demanding. Let’s talk about how to sustain your energy and mental health while showing up fully for the children you serve.

In this session, we’ll explore:

How to recognize signs of secondary trauma, compassion fatigue, and burnout.

Practical tools for setting boundaries, saying no, and checking in with yourself.

When and how to reach out for support from your supervisor or team.

You’ll leave with strategies to help you stay grounded, resilient, and rooted in your own well-being—because caring for yourself is part of caring for others.

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Q4: Rooted in Curiosity – Digging Deeper When Something Feels Off

July 8, 2026

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, we’ll cover:

How to recognize gaps, inconsistencies, or red flags in case information.

What to document and how to raise concerns constructively—without making accusations.

How to use patterns, subtle clues, and thoughtful questions to strengthen your advocacy.

You’ll leave with tools to help you dig deeper, ask better questions, and advocate more effectively—while staying grounded in curiosity and compassion.

All webinars are free, virtual, and open to CASA volunteers and staff. All webinars located in registration link through CASA College.

🖥️ Registration in CASA College: https://casacollege.myabsorb.com/#/instructor-led-courses/e1b355c1-aa0a-4ba7-9c3f-000be54c7ba2

📌 CEUs available upon completion

Stay grounded. Stay curious. Stay rooted.

VOCA Quarterly Progress Report
2026-04-10 08:00 - 17:00
