TBRI® Cohort for CASA Programs Application Open Until November 14

Texas CASA is pleased to invite 10 local CASA programs to join the second Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI®) for CASA cohort, offered by the TBRI® Ambassador Program, Child Advocates of Montgomery County. This opportunity will support participating programs in integrating TBRI® into their advocacy and communities, equipping CASA staff, volunteers, and partners with greater understanding of trauma and skills for empowering, connecting, and correcting.

Commitment
Participation requires an eight-month commitment of approximately 35 – 40 hours, including both in-person and virtual activities:

• Application Process
  • Review this invitation with your program’s ED/leadership.
  • Submit application by November 14, 2025.
  • Programs notified of selection by December 15, 2025.
• Cohort Requirements
  • Identify up to three participants (CASA staff/volunteers or stakeholders such as CPS, SSCC, judges).
  • Attend in-person training in Montgomery County, TX:
    • February 17 – 18, 2026 (required)
    • February 19, 2026 (optional court observation)
    • September 22 – 23, 2026 (required)
    • September 24, 2026 (optional court observation)
  • Join six monthly coaching calls (1 hour each) from March – August 2026.
    • Exact dates and times will be determined by survey once programs are selected.
  • Provide feedback to Child Advocates of Montgomery County through surveys or other metrics.

Please hold the dates above; alternate dates are not available. Travel costs are not covered.

Note: This training does not certify participants as TBRI® Practitioners or provide other TBRI® certifications.