VOCA Request for Reimbursement
2026-01-15 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-15 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)

Program Director - Spill the Tea (In Person)
2026-01-15 08:00 - 2026-01-16 17:00 | Texas CASA Office, 1501 W Anderson Ln. B2, Austin, Texas, 78757, United States

CFE Community Call
2026-01-15 14:00 - 15:30
Join us for a learning and networking opportunity for those involved in CFE to come together and share ideas, strategies, and learnings- strengthening our statewide CFE community.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
2026-01-19 00:00 - 23:59

Program Director Monthly Meeting
2026-01-19 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-16 08:00 - 17:00

Weekly New ED Call
2026-01-21 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-01-28 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-02-04 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-02-11 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-02-18 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-02-25 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-03-04 09:00 - 10:00

Keep Calm and CASA On! Recruitment Zoom Chats
2026-01-21 13:15 - 14:15, 2026-02-18 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

STAR Monthly Zoom with CASA ACT
2026-01-26 12:00 - 13:00
The STAR Monthly Zoom Series will kick off 2026 with CASA ACT Consultant Torey Tipton and a local program panel discussion on Anti-Child Trafficking advocacy on January 26 from 12-1 p.m.

January is recognized as National Human Trafficking Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the pervasive issue of human trafficking, which affects millions of individuals worldwide, both domestically and internationally. As we observe Human Trafficking Awareness Month as a CASA network, we invite you to join us for our upcoming monthly Zoom, where we will discuss CASA Anti-Child Trafficking (ACT) services, focusing on how we can work together to combat this urgent issue. This session will provide an essential opportunity to deepen our understanding of human trafficking, including its prevalence in the foster care system and the significant role that CASA programs play in responding to this critical issue.

We are pleased to have Torey Tipton, ACT Consultant from Texas CASA, leading the discussion. Torey will provide valuable insights into the complex nature of human trafficking, discussing current trends and the impact on vulnerable populations. Following Torey’s presentation, we will hear from four CASA programs across the state. They will share their firsthand experiences in implementing ACT advocacy, discussing the challenges they face and the successes they have achieved in their efforts to support victims and prevent human trafficking. This sharing of knowledge and best practices will be extremely valuable for everyone involved, promoting collaboration and a collective commitment among all participants.

If you have not registered for the STAR Monthly Zoom series, please register below.

If you have any questions or would like to request a topic for the STAR Zoom series, please contact Lisa Briggs at lbriggs@texascasa.org

register here

HHSC Request for Reimbursement
2026-02-10 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-10 08:00 - 17:00

Presidents' Day
2026-02-16 00:00 - 23:59

Local Board of Directors (LBOD) - Austin
2026-02-18 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-04 08:00 - 17:00

Virtual Pre-Service Training Facilitator Workshop
2026-02-18 10:00 - 13:15, 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.

CFE 201 Training
2026-02-19 13:00 - 16:00

ED/PD Quarterly Meeting
2026-02-20 08:00 - 17:00

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.

register here

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.
