Info Meet @ Teapioca Lounge
2026-02-19 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago)
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.

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
