Child Advocates of Fort Bend

Offices Closed
2025-01-01 | TX
Our offices are closed for a staff holiday today.

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 (America/Chicago) | 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
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.

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, 2025-06-19 | 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
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.

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

The Labels We Carry - Lunch & Learn
2025-06-17 11:00 - 13:00 | Child Advocates of Fort Bend Training Room, 5403 Avenue N, Rosenberg, TX, 77471, United States
Join us for a casual lunch and learn series where we explore the labels we carry and how they shape our identities. We will explore the “ideal Victim” Narrative and its origins, understand how our expectations impact the response to abuse disclosures, review case examples and identify ways to challenge narratives in practice.
Reserve my Seat NOW!

June Sip & Stroll
2025-06-24 17:30 - 19:00 | Child Advocates of Fort Bend Training Room, 5403 Avenue N, Rosenberg, TX, 77471, United States

Summer Education Series: Recognizing + Responding to Abuse
2025-07-15 11:00 - 13:00 | Child Advocates of Fort Bend Training Room, 5403 Avenue N, Rosenberg, TX, 77471, United States
Please join us for an informative session on identifying and addressing abuse. Attendees will be educated and empowered to recognize signs of abuse and take appropriate action. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to protect those in need.
Reserve my Seat NOW!

Sip, Shop & SINGO
2025-07-22 17:00 - 21:00 | Sparkle & Sip Boutique, 203 Sims Street, Richmond, TX 77406
SINGO (think Bingo but songs are played and you mark off the title of the song)
OPTION 1 – Event Ticket – $35
Ticket includes private shopping, 1 glass of bubbly, light bites, and SINGO games & prizes starting at 6:30pm
~Limited to 55 people

OPTION 2 – FREE Private Shopping 5pm – 8pm
10% of your purchase goes back to Child Advocates of Fort Bend
Drinks are available for purchase in the Legend Lounge Bar
For more information contact Tarina at TSheridan@cafb.org or 281-755-2659

Darkness to Light: Stewards of Children
2025-07-24 10:00 - 13:00 | CHILD ADVOCATES FORT BEND, 5403 AVENUE N , ROSENBERG, TX, 77471, United States
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.
Register NOW!

July Sip & Stroll
2025-07-29 17:30 - 19:00 | Child Advocates of Fort Bend Training Room, 5403 Avenue N, Rosenberg, TX, 77471, United States

Summer Education Series: Educational Advocacy
2025-07-30 11:00 - 13:00 | Child Advocates of Fort Bend Training Room, 5403 Avenue N, Rosenberg, TX, 77471, United States
Please join us for an engaging discussion with local school district experts on how to advocate for the children in your care. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from knowledgeable campus leaders and connect with others who are passionate about supporting children’s educational needs.
Reserve my seat NOW!
