Child Advocates Of Fort Bend

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FOUR gorgeous homes decked out for the holidays raising funds to support our programs for children affected by abuse and neglect. To sponsor, volunteer get tickets or for more information go to https://lnkd.in/gRcQb2rr

Recently, our CASA staff was able to set up a calming corner in a classroom. This was extra special because Mrs. Turnipseed is a former CPS caseworker that we have worked closely with, and she understands the importance of being trauma informed. Our calming corner provides a small area of the classroom where a child may go when they feel overwhelmed and dysregulated. Provided in the corner are texture rich fidgets, weighted blankets, stress strips, aroma therapy as well as a white noise machine. Our trauma informed calming corner will give the child the opportunity to utilize the various coping tools to regulate themselves so they don’t have to be removed from the classroom. She has two inclusion classes with 38 students so it is imperative that students of all needs have a safe space to regulate so they can go back to learning. Also included are kick bands for chairs, anxiety balls, and lap weighted/textured blankets that students can keep at their desks. We are so excited to hear the feedback from the kids! #TransformingLives #TBRI #traumainformedclassroom #calmingcorner #trustbasedrelationalintervention

The Fort Bend TBRI Collaborative hosted Troy McPeak with the Karyn Purvis Institute for Child Development to discuss all the wonderful trauma informed practices we are implementing in Fort Bend County. Learn about trauma and TBRI at https://bit.ly/3ZpBhKU

Thank you to these generous Voices for Children Breakfast Sponsors and Underwriters! Together, we will transform the lives of children who have been affected by abuse and neglect. Time is running out. . . SPONSOR TODAY or learn more at https://bit.ly/3HefzOq or by contacting Tarina at tsheridan@cafb.org or 281-344-5109. RSVP is required for attendance. #cafb #casa #cac #TransformingLives

Our toys aren’t just toys, they are tools with a purpose. We’re resetting our play therapy rooms because an organized space promotes calmness and a sense of wellbeing. Consistency is critical for the children we serve. Often, there are inconsistencies in other areas of their lives and when they come to therapy, it is very important for the rooms to be the exact same for every session. They will notice if something is out of place, and it can hinder their healing process. As you are out and about this week pay attention to how your surroundings affect how you are feeling. When you walk into your home do you feel calm and serene or heavy and chaotic? Are you in need of a reset?

Last summer, four teen girls met during our WINGS Summer Program and became close friends. Since then, they have stayed connected and in-touch, but hadn’t seen each other in person again. Last Friday, our CASA Program hosted a special Spring Break “reunion” for these girls. They spent the day exploring the River Pointe Church campus by playing arcade games, visiting the petting zoo, fishing, making slime and relaxing in the youth center. They also got a cookie decorating lesson from our very own board member, Rhonda Kuykendall, who brought cutest cookie decorating kits donated by @sugarberrycookieshoppe! BIG thanks to River Pointe Church @riverpointechurch, Sugarberry Cookie Shoppe @sugarberrycookieshoppe and Rhonda Kuykendall for helping make core memories for these girls!