October Sip & Stroll
2024-10-29 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Child Advocates of Fort Bend Training Room, 5403 Avenue N, Rosenberg, TX, 77471, United States
Join us for light bites, a sip of wine and a stroll through our Davis George Campus. Meet our staff, hear the stories of the children we serve and learn more about the work that we do.
RSVP to Lisa Moore at LMoore@cafb.org or 281-344-5108.

TBRI Introduction + Overview
2024-11-05 10:00 - 16:00 | Child Advocates of Fort Bend Training Room, 5403 Avenue N, Rosenberg, TX, 77471, United States
The Fort Bend County TBRI Collaborative offers free training for professionals and caregivers who work with children who have experienced trauma and is designed for use with children and youth of all ages and risk levels.
Caregiver Training Series consists of 4 sessions, 6 hours each beginning with the Introduction and Overview* followed by the Principles of Connecting, Empowering and Correcting.
NOTE: Introduction and Overview must be completed prior to Principles.
Reserve your seat NOW!
For questions or more information contact Dana at DMersiovsky@cafb.org

TBRI Correcting Principles
2024-11-12 10:00 - 16:00 | Texana Center 2330 Graeber Road Rosenberg, TX 77471
The Fort Bend County TBRI Collaborative offers free training for professionals and caregivers who work with children who have experienced trauma and is designed for use with children and youth of all ages and risk levels.
Caregiver Training Series consists of 4 sessions, 6 hours each beginning with the Introduction and Overview* followed by the Principles of Connecting, Empowering and Correcting.
NOTE: Introduction and Overview must be completed prior to Principle.
Reserve Your Seat NOW!
For questions or more information contact Dana at DMersiovsky@cafb.org

November Sip & Stroll
2024-11-19 09:30 - 11:00 | Child Advocates of Fort Bend Training Room, 5403 Avenue N, Rosenberg, TX, 77471, United States
Join us for a cup of coffee and a stroll through our Davis George Campus. Meet our staff, hear the stories of the children we serve and learn more about the work that we do.
RSVP to Lisa Moore at LMoore@cafb.org or 281-344-5108.

Offices Closed
2024-11-28, 2024-11-29, 2024-12-31, 2025-01-01 | TX
Our offices are closed for a staff holiday today.

2024 Christmas Home Tour
2024-12-06 10:00 - 2024-12-07 16:00 | TX
December 6 + 7, 2024
Friday 10am – 4pm and 6pm -9pm AND Saturday 10am – 4pm

beautiful homes decorated for the holidays
featuring homes in Sugar Creek, Alkire Lake and Venetian Estates
festive entertainment courtesy of talented local performers
refreshments, an ice cream cart and tasty homemade cookies

Sponsor NOW! Get TICKETS now! Buy Raffle tickets
Purchase butterfly ornaments VOLUNTEER now! get Holiday T-SHIRTS

About the Christmas Home Tour:
For 33 years Child Advocates of Fort Bend has been showcasing homes lavishly decorated for the holidays in Fort Bend County’s most beautiful neighborhoods as a way of raising money to support our programs. With the help of professional decorators, homeowners decorate their homes for Christmas and open their doors to the public. Guests purchase tickets to tour the homes and admire the talents of the homeowners and decorators as well as the homeowners’ personal style. This is one of Child Advocates of Fort Bend’s largest fundraising events. Ninety-four percent of the proceeds go directly toward services for children.
FAQs

For more information about the Christmas Home Tour, contact Tarina Sheridan at TSheridan@cafb.org.

Child Advocates of Fort Bend has a zero-tolerance policy for child abuse.

CAFB offices closed
2025-01-20 | TX
Our offices are closed in observance of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

CAFB Office Closed
2025-01-21 08:30 - 18:30 | TX
Due to the forecasted winter weather, our office will be closed on Tuesday, January 21, 2025.

CAFB offices closed
2025-01-22 | TX
Our office will remain closed on Wednesday, January 22nd.
Please stay safe and warm.

Youth Mental Health First Aid
2025-01-22 09:00 - 16:30 | Child Advocates of Fort Bend Training Room, 5403 Avenue N, Rosenberg, TX, 77471, United States
Become a Mental Health First Aider. Spaces are limited for this training so RSVP today!
RSVP to Dana at DMersiovsky@cafb.org.
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January Sip & Stroll
2025-01-28 17:30 - 19:00 | Child Advocates of Fort Bend Training Room, 5403 Avenue N, Rosenberg, TX, 77471, United States

Darkness to Light: Stewards of Children
2025-02-04 10:00 - 13:00 | Child Advocates of Fort Bend Training Room, 5403 Avenue N, Rosenberg, TX, 77471, United States
We will teach you how to:

Recognize risky situations
Talk to children about boundaries
Strategies that keep children safer
Report abuse if you suspect something

Register NOW!

About this training:
This training is for anyone – parents, volunteers, educators, etc wanting to learn about preventing child sexual abuse. We will guide you through the 5 steps to protecting children. You will come away from the training knowing the facts about about abuse, how to talk to chidlren about safety from abuse, recognizing risky situations and how to report abuse. All of these skills will help you as an adult support a safe environment for children you care about.

Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI®) Training
2025-02-11 10:00 - 16:00 | Child Advocates of Fort Bend Training Room, 5403 Avenue N, Rosenberg, TX, 77471, United States
This two day training is specifically designed for those working with children who come from ‘hard places,’ such as maltreatment, abuse, neglect, multiple home placements, and violence, but can be used with all children. Training dates are February 11 & 12 from 10am until 4pm.
TBRI® is an attachment-based, trauma-informed intervention that is designed to meet the complex needs of vulnerable children. The Fort Bend County TBRI Collaborative offers free training for professionals and caregivers who work with children who have experienced trauma.
For more information or to participate, contact Alli Waterwall at AWaterwall@cafb.org

Offices Closed
2025-02-17 | TX
Our offices are closed today.

February Sip & Stroll
2025-02-27 09:00 - 10:30 | Child Advocates of Fort Bend Training Room, 5403 Avenue N, Rosenberg, TX, 77471, United States

Interfaith Community Gathering
2025-03-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Child Advocates of Fort Bend Training Room, 5403 Avenue N, Rosenberg, TX, 77471, United States
Join us to explore ways to strengthen partnerships between Child Advocates of Fort Bend, community organizations and the Faith-Based Community. We’ll discuss how to increase awareness of child abuse and neglect in Fort Bend and surrounding areas and equip faith communities with resources and tools to support children and families. Share how your organization will “lend a hand” in protecting children and RSVP by March 14th.
All faith leaders and members of the faith-based community are warmly invite to join us!
Yes! I’ll be attending

Questions or for more information, contact Casey at CDavis@cafb.org

March Sip & Stroll
2025-03-25 17:30 - 19:00 | Child Advocates of Fort Bend Training Room, 5403 Avenue N, Rosenberg, TX, 77471, United States

Light of Hope
2025-04-04 19:00 - 20:30 | Sugar Land Town Square Plaza
Please wear blue and join us for this family-friendly event and concert to kick off April Child Abuse Prevention Month!
This is a time to build community awareness around child abuse prevention and kick off community-wide outreach events in Fort Bend County.

FRIENDS Spring Fling
2025-04-10 18:00 - 20:00 | at the home of Pat & Brad Somers 834 Bel Mar St., Sugar Land, TX 77478
Please bring a guest and join us to socialize with new and old FRIENDS. Bites and sips will be served.
*Please bring a bottle of wine or spirits with a value of $35 or greater for our auction at Child Advocates of Fort Bend’s Inside Out Gala.
To RSVP or for more information contact Judy Maddison at 713-516-2043 or jbm951@icloud.com.

Inside Out Gala
2025-04-26 17:00 - 22:00 | TX
SAVE THE DATE
Saturday, April 26, 2025
5:pm – 10pm
at the Houston Marriott Sugar Land
The ballroom will burst with color and emotion as we explore and feel all the feelings to help children and families whose lives have been affected by child abuse. Mark your calendar and make plans to join us!
Sponsor or Reserve your seat Now!
View the Auction and BID NOW!

April Sip & Stroll
2025-04-29 17:30 - 19:00 | Child Advocates of Fort Bend Training Room, 5403 Avenue N, Rosenberg, TX, 77471, United States

Building Resilient + Trauma Informed Communities
2025-05-08 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-05-09 09:00 - 13:00 | University of Houston at Sugar Land, Brazos Hall-103, 1400 University Boulevard, Sugar Land TX 77479
Building resilient and trauma-informed communities involves creating environments that acknowledge the impact of trauma and promote healing and well-being. This approach emphasizes safety, trustworthiness, peer support, and empowerment, ensuring that all community members feel valued and supported. By integrating trauma-informed practices across various sectors, communities can foster resilience and mitigate the effects of adversity.
This two-day conference will bring together experts who will discuss the importance of the trauma informed community and the steps of the implementation process.
REGISTER NOW!

For more info contact Dana at DMersiovsky@cafb.org.

May Sip & Stroll
2025-05-22 09:00 - 10:30 | Child Advocates of Fort Bend Training Room, 5403 Avenue N, Rosenberg, TX, 77471, United States

Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI®) Training
2025-06-10 10:00 - 16:00 | Child Advocates of Fort Bend Training Room, 5403 Avenue N, Rosenberg, TX, 77471, United States
This three day training is specifically designed for those working with children who come from ‘hard places,’ such as maltreatment, abuse, neglect, multiple home placements, and violence, but can be used with all children. Training dates are June 10, 11 + 12 from 10am until 4pm.
TBRI® is an attachment-based, trauma-informed intervention that is designed to meet the complex needs of vulnerable children. The Fort Bend County TBRI Collaborative offers free training for professionals and caregivers who work with children who have experienced trauma.
For more information, contact Alli Waterwall at AWaterwall@cafb.org
REGISTER now

Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI®) Training
2025-06-11 10:00 - 16:00 | Child Advocates of Fort Bend Training Room, 5403 Avenue N, Rosenberg, TX, 77471, United States
This is the 2nd day of a three day training is specifically designed for those working with children who come from ‘hard places,’ such as maltreatment, abuse, neglect, multiple home placements, and violence, but can be used with all children. Training dates are June 10, 11 + 12 from 10am until 4pm.
TBRI® is an attachment-based, trauma-informed intervention that is designed to meet the complex needs of vulnerable children. The Fort Bend County TBRI Collaborative offers free training for professionals and caregivers who work with children who have experienced trauma.
For more information, contact Alli Waterwall at AWaterwall@cafb.org
REGISTER now

Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI®) Training
2025-06-12 10:00 - 16:00 | Child Advocates of Fort Bend Training Room, 5403 Avenue N, Rosenberg, TX, 77471, United States
This is the 3rd day of a three day training is specifically designed for those working with children who come from ‘hard places,’ such as maltreatment, abuse, neglect, multiple home placements, and violence, but can be used with all children. Training dates are June 10, 11 + 12 from 10am until 4pm.
TBRI® is an attachment-based, trauma-informed intervention that is designed to meet the complex needs of vulnerable children. The Fort Bend County TBRI Collaborative offers free training for professionals and caregivers who work with children who have experienced trauma.
For more information, contact Alli Waterwall at AWaterwall@cafb.org
REGISTER now
