Weekly New ED Call
2026-08-19 09:00 - 10:00, 2026-08-26 09:00 - 10:00 (America/Chicago)

CSE-IT Training
2026-08-19 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-09-24 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-10-28 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 – Texas CASA

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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Dates & Registration – Texas Network of Youth Services

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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Keep Calm and CASA On! Recruitment Zoom Chats
2026-08-19 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

CFE 201 Training
2026-08-20 13:00 - 16:00

ED/PD Quarterly Meeting
2026-08-21 08:00 - 17:00

STAR Monthly Zoom
2026-08-31 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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Texas CASA Conference
2026-09-09 11:00 - 2026-09-11 12:00
UPDATE: Workshop descriptions and speaker biographies are now available! Read more below and start planning your conference experience.

We are excited to be going back to San Marcos for the annual Texas CASA Conference on September 9-11, 2026! It’s been over a decade since we’ve been there, and we are happy to be able to enjoy their newly renovated convention center and all the new things the city has to offer. In addition to its growth, San Marcos was officially named a Bird City Texas community in January 2025 by Audubon Texas and Texas Parks and Wildlife.

This year’s theme, Advocacy in Motion, reflects the active and ongoing work of CASA on behalf of children and families. We chose the hummingbird as a central element to the theme — small yet fiercely determined beings that travel great distances against all odds.

Similarly, CASA volunteers serve as steady advocates for children navigating the uncertainty of the foster care system, offering a voice, direction, and unwavering support. Just as the hummingbird’s presence symbolizes the strength to endure and the promise of renewal, CASA programs embody a commitment to helping children overcome hardship and move toward safety, healing, and a brighter future.

Dates: September 9-11, 2026 Location: Embassy Suites by Hilton San Marcos Hotel Conference Center, 1001 E McCarty Ln, San Marcos, TX 78666 Audience: CASA staff, volunteers, and board members, and other child welfare stakeholders Registration Cost: $400 flat fee for everyone (For CASA programs in Texas all expenses are allowable on both HHSC and VOCA grants.) Registration Dates: Registration will open July 8, 2026, and close August 12, 2026.Lodging: A group block will be available at the conference hotel as well as an overflow hotel nearby. Rooms are available on a first-come, first-served basis and room types cannot be guaranteed. Multiple reservations under the same name will not be accepted so please have the list of names ready if you need multiple rooms. The cost for lodging is $189/night plus tax. Instructions to book your room will be included in your confirmation email once you register for conference.

Meet our Keynote Speakers

Learn About All The Workshops and Speakers

Click the button below to learn about the conference workshops and presenters. Workshops are available on a first-come, first-served basis when you register for conference. Use the Workshop Selection Worksheet to help you organize which workshops you want to attend. You must be registered for a session in order to attend the session once you arrive at the conference. Keynote speakers and general sessions are automatically included in your registration.

VIEW THE WORKSHOPS

Sponsorship Opportunities Available

Our 2026 Texas CASA Conference is shaping up to be an inspiring, statewide gathering of advocates united for children in foster care, and we invite you to be part of it as a sponsor! Sponsorship is a powerful way to show your commitment to our mission and gain meaningful visibility. We have sponsorship opportunities starting at $1,000, and all sponsorships include an Exhibitor booth, so check out our sponsorship packet and reach out to development@texascasa.org with any questions or inquiries!

Exhibitor Registration Now Open

If you know an organization or individual who has a product or service they want to showcase at the conference, ask them to become an exhibitor. Get the details or save your spot here.

We hope to see you in San Marcos in September to honor the incredible work of the local CASA programs and to give you new tools and strategies to enhance your advocacy for children and families. Check out all the fun we had last time!

Thanks to our 2026 Conference Sponsors!
