Big Country CASA

Cybersecurity Awareness
2025-11-05 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
You’re Invited to our next Lunch and Learn – November 5th from 12:00pm-1:00pm. We have Richard Griffin, from Abilene CyberGuard, coming to discuss cybersecurity. With all the sensitive information we access and exchange through technology, this has never been more important.

Earn CEU credit while you hear about a topic that is crucial in today’s world.

Lunch & Learn - Betty Hardwick
2025-12-02 12:00 - 13:00
You’re Invited to our next Lunch and Learn – December 2nd from 12:00pm-1:00pm. We have Dean Pye, LMFT from Betty Hardwick, coming to discuss Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service and how we can get connected.

Earn CEU credit while you hear about a topic that will empower you to better serve the children of CASA.

Tour de Abilene - Youth Voice
2025-12-09 09:00 - 10:30 | Youth Voice, 140 Mulberry St, Abilene, Texas, 79601, United States
Youth Voice

The Drop-in Center fills a true gap in our community and in individual lives by offering a safe place of belonging for teenagers in need of a consistent meal, homework support, life skills training, counseling and mentors.

Tour de Abilene - FaithWorks
2026-01-13 12:00 - 13:30 | FaithWorks, 1229 N. Mockingbird Lane, Abilene, Texas
The mission of FaithWorks of Abilene is to help the chronically unemployed, through personal, career, academic and spiritual development, acquire the confidence and skills for the gainful and long-term employment

Winter - Jan/Feb New Advocate Training Class
2026-01-22 18:00 - 19:30
Orientation – 6pm – 7:30pm on Thurs Jan 22nd; Sessions 1-6 – 5:45pm – 9:00pm on Mon Jan 26th, Thurs Jan 29th, Mon Feb 2nd, Thurs Feb 5th, Mon Feb 9th, and Thurs Feb 12th

Key Connections 2026 !Cancelled!
2026-01-26 08:00 - 16:00
Cancelled!!

CANCELED - January Lunch & Learn
2026-01-28 12:00 - 13:00
You’re invited to our next Lunch and Learn – January 28th from 12:00pm-1:00pm. We have Brionna Pritchard M.A., LPC from New Horizons coming to discuss the Community Counseling Center.

Earn CEU credit while you hear about a resource we need to understand to effectively serve the children of CASA.

Brody Powell - 2 part Series on Wellness
2026-02-03 12:00 - 13:00
Brody Powell is coming for a two-part series on his ‘Wellness Umbrella’, which focusses on remembering to take care of yourself so you can take better care of others.

February 3rd at 12:00 pm – we will have a lunch and learn where Brody comes to do a refresher over the information he came and shared a few years ago. If you came when he presented last time, you are welcome to come and refresh your brain on the topic . If you are newer to CASA or were not able to attend before, come and hear his wisdom on this super important topic. We have to take care of ourselves to take better care of our kiddos.

February 11th at 12:00 pm – Brody will come back for part 2 of this event, where he will dive deeper and we will learn using an interactive approach. This is a new format for him and will be great to be some of the first to see his new presentation.

Info Meet @ Tea2Go (N)
2026-02-12 10:00 - 11:00
Want to Learn More?

If you’re interested in becoming a CASA Volunteer or simply want to explore whether the role is a good fit for you, you’re invited to join one of our weekly Info Meets. These casual, friendly sessions are the perfect place to learn about the program, understand volunteer expectations, and ask questions.

Our Recruitment Specialist, Dana Ward, is available at every Info Meet to answer questions, offer guidance, and help you take the next step.

Tour de Abilene - Adult Education & Learning
2026-02-17 10:00 - 11:30 | Adult Education & Learning, 1929 S. 11th Street, Abilene, Texas, United States
The mission of the West Central Texas Adult Education program is to welcome all students with positivity and help them achieve their educational and occupational goals.

Info Meet @ Teapioca Lounge
2026-02-19 14:00 - 15:00

February Lunch & Learn
2026-02-25 12:00 - 13:00
You’re invited to our next Lunch and Learn – February 25th from 12:00pm-1:00pm. We have Chris Daughtrey with From Boys to Men, coming to discuss his mentoring organization focused on bringing the father back into the family equation.

Earn CEU credit while you hear about a topic that hits too close to home for many of the children of CASA.

Info Meet @ Mad Coffee & More
2026-02-26 17:15 - 18:15

March Lunch & Learn
2026-03-04 12:00 - 13:00
You’re invited to our next Lunch and Learn – March 4th from 12:00pm-1:00pm. This is a rescheduled date for Brionna Pritchard M.A., LPC from New Horizons, who is coming to discuss the Community Counseling Center. Her original Lunch and Learn date was scheduled back in January and had to be cancelled due to inclement weather.

Earn CEU credit while you hear about a resource we need to understand to effectively serve the children of CASA.

As always, feel free to bring your own lunch to eat while we learn. We will have small snacks and water bottles available.

Info Meet @ Summer Moon
2026-03-05 09:00 - 10:00

Tour de Abilene Stop 3 - Oceans
2026-03-10 14:30 - 15:30
Big Country CASA is continuing year two of our “Tour de Abilene“, where we are scheduling tours at local facilities that we (as CASAs) could benefit from knowing more about. We are planning to visit one location each month. The times will be determined based on each facility’s requirements for visitors, so be sure to check each invite for the specifics. We hope you can join us.

This time we are heading to Oceans Behavioral Hospital

Info Meet @ Tea2Go (S)
2026-03-19 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-05-14 10:00 - 11:00

Spring - Mar/Apr New Advocate Training Class
2026-03-19 18:00 - 19:30
Orientation – 6pm – 7:30pm on Thurs Mar. 19th; Sessions 1-6 – 5:45pm – 9:00pm on Mon Mar. 23rd, Thurs Mar. 26th, Mon Mar. 30th, Thurs Apr. 2nd, Mon Apr. 6th, and Thurs Apr. 9th

Info Meet @ Mezamiz Coffee House
2026-03-26 17:15 - 18:15

Info Meet @ Monks Coffee Shop
2026-04-02 09:00 - 10:00

April Lunch & Learn - TX Workforce Solutions
2026-04-08 12:00 - 13:00
You’re invited to our next Lunch and Learn – April 8th from 12:00pm-1:00pm. We have Taylor Woods from Texas Workforce Solutions coming to talk about student hireablility – a great resouce for our youth aging out.

Earn CEU credit while you hear about a topic that will empower you to better serve the children of CASA.

As always, feel free to bring your own lunch to eat while we learn. We will have small snacks and water bottles available.

Tour de Abilene Stop 4 - Henrick Home for Children
2026-04-14 10:00 - 11:00
Big Country CASA is continuing year two of our “Tour de Abilene”, where we are scheduling tours at local facilities that we (as CASAs) could benefit from knowing more about. We are planning to visit one location each month. The times will be determined based on each facility’s requirements for visitors, so be sure to check each invite for the specifics. We hope you can join us. Keep an ear out for specific instructions for parking – sent via email.

May Lunch and Learn - Human Trafficking
2026-05-12 12:00 - 13:00
You’re invited to our next Lunch and Learn – May 12th from 12:00pm-1:00pm. We have Special Agent Josh Sams from the Criminal Investigations Division coming to talk about Human Trafficking.

Earn CEU credit while you hear about a topic that is all too real in today’s world.

As always, feel free to bring your own lunch to eat while we learn. We will have small snacks and water bottles available.

Info Meet @ Pop Drinks
2026-05-21 14:00 - 15:00
