Galveston CASA Office
Movie Night with CASA: ALL RISE for the good of the children
Galveston CASA Office 600 Gulf Freeway, Suite 228, Texas City, TXPlease join CASA of Galveston County CEO Connie Ricketts for a special screening of All Rise: For the Good of the Children. This powerful documentary takes you inside the courtroom of an unconventional Judge in East Texas who takes a trust-based, trauma-informed approach to healing broken families in the child welfare system. Two families share […]
MST Southwest Key Program Training
Galveston CASA Office 600 Gulf Freeway, Suite 228, Texas City, TXMultisystemic Therapy (MST), a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing evidence-based services to families with youth exhibiting antisocial behaviors such as verbal or physical aggression, truancy, substance use, and running away, among others. Our approach is rooted in the MST model, which focuses on the youth’s entire ecosystem—including family, peers, school, and community—to identify and implement […]
Advocate Education Panel
Galveston CASA Office 600 Gulf Freeway, Suite 228, Texas City, TXJoin us for a compelling and insightful panel discussion featuring experienced CASA advocates as they share their journeys supporting the educational success of the children they serve. This training offers a unique opportunity to hear real-life stories highlighting both the challenges and victories encountered in advocating within school systems. Panelists will reflect on: - Navigating […]
Youth Aging Out of Care Training
Galveston CASA Office 600 Gulf Freeway, Suite 228, Texas City, TXJoin us for an important training focused on supporting youth who are aging out of care. Open to all CASA advocates working with youth ages 12 and older. Lunch will be provided, and participation prizes will be given! Please RSVP by August 1, 2025, to ensure we have enough food and prizes for everyone.
CASA Companions- Stress Management and Self-care Yoga!
Galveston CASA Office 600 Gulf Freeway, Suite 228, Texas City, TXJoin CASA Companions and Jim Turner, certified yoga instructor, for this gentle movement and breathwork yoga that will assist with stress management and self-care. This class will be structured for people seated in a chair or on the floor. Jim will also demonstrate techniques for correcting common postural misalignments that can cause pain in typical problem […]
Individualized Education Plan/Admission, Review, and Dismissal Training
Galveston CASA Office 600 Gulf Freeway, Suite 228, Texas City, TXThis training with Jacqueline Nelson, Assistant Director of Elementary Special Education Services, will provide knowledge of the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) process and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), key components of special education under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
Behavioral Impacts: How brain states influence our behavior
Galveston CASA Office 600 Gulf Freeway, Suite 228, Texas City, TXUnlocking the Secrets of Brain States: Understanding Their Impact on Behavior with Christina Talley, Coordinator of Student Behavior support In this session we will learn about the brain states and explore how they affect our thoughts, feelings, and actions. You'll learn about: Brain Basics: How the brain works. Behavioral Impacts: How brain states influence our […]
Financial Literacy 2
Galveston CASA Office 600 Gulf Freeway, Suite 228, Texas City, TXJoin us for two interactive and engaging financial literacy classes designed to empower youth with the tools to build strong money management skills. Each session includes free food, door prizes, and practical advice to help you make smart financial decisions now and in the future. Attend both sessions to be entered into a special prize […]
Speech Therapy Training
Galveston CASA Office 600 Gulf Freeway, Suite 228, Texas City, TXJoin us for an informative training session led by Marte Hersey on the fundamentals of speech therapy. This session will provide an overview of common speech and language disorders in children, the role of speech therapy in child development, and how CASA volunteers can recognize potential concerns during advocacy. Attendees will gain valuable insight into […]
Financial Literacy 1
Galveston CASA Office 600 Gulf Freeway, Suite 228, Texas City, TXJoin us for two interactive and engaging financial literacy classes designed to empower youth with the tools to build strong money management skills. Each session includes free food, door prizes, and practical advice to help you make smart financial decisions now and in the future. Attend both sessions to be entered into a special prize […]