Join us as we welcome Vanessa Cerda from DFPS in Edinburg to CASA of the Coastal Bend. What: DFPS Secondary Trauma Training & Trauma Awareness When: June 17th,  Time: 5:30pm […]

Mental Wellness & IDD: Our Summer Webinar Series Join us for a two-part virtual series offering guidance for family members, caregivers, and professionals as they support the mental health of […]

Emma Grimes, Outreach Coordinator, and Felicia Avalos, Education Manager with ChildSafe, will present Darkness to Light’s flagship training, Stewards of Children. This program’s goal is to reduce instances of child sexual abuse within organizations, families, and communities. Featuring interviews with groups of individuals with lived experience, experts, and treatment providers, this session is an evidence-informed, […]

Join Victoria Lara, Collaborative Family Engagement (CFE) Supervisor at CASA, as she discusses how to effectively use CFE to build long-lasting connections with the children and families you work with. She will explore how CFE tools can enhance open communication, learn more about a child’s wishes & dreams, & much more! Meeting Registration - Zoom

Building Trust Through Communications: Active listening & Nonviolent Communication for CASA Advocates. Trust is built through how we listen and respond. This micro e-course helps CASA advocates develop essential skills in active listening and Nonviolent Communication (NVC) to foster stronger relationships with children, families and caseworkers. Learn how to listen with empathy, navigate difficult conversations […]

Melissa Summerville, CASA Team Manager, will be conducting a refresher session on how to effectively navigate the Optima platform. During this session, she will cover how to document information gathered during your case, including service recommendations, visitations, and contact logs. Additionally, there will be a live demonstration for uploading documentation & hours. Meeting Registration - […]

Join Jose Guevara, training manager at CASA, as he provides an overview of the most commonly used social media platforms by children & youth. He will discuss the differences between these platforms, what to monitor, and offer guidance on how to encourage youth to use them responsibly. Additionally, he will review CASA’s social media policy […]

DATE:  October 23 TIME:  5:30-7:30 A light meal will be provided so I need an RSVP please!   Ron will cover Texas Education Code Chapter 37 which addresses safe schools, student discipline, and behavior management. This includes possible disciplinary actions for student misconduct, procedures when assigning consequences, and student and parent due-process rights. He will also […]

Kalynn Thompson with The Council on Drug and Alcohol Abuse will present the extensive services they provide to Nueces County residents.  They offer intensive outpatient treatment, recovery support, pregnancy and […]

Leigh O'Neal, Foster Care Liaison, will present the services and support her roll can offer to foster children of CCISD. Please RSVP to Arlas Blackwell at arlas@coastalbendcasa.org A light lunch […]