Training and Professional Development
The Children’s Assessment Center (The CAC) works to protect children by increasing awareness in the community about child sexual abuse. The CAC’s training and outreach programs are designed to help professionals that work with children identify the signs and symptoms of sexual abuse and equip them with the necessary knowledge to protect children.
Speaker Request Program
The CAC provides trainings and education to community members and professionals through the Speaker Request Program. For a complete list of upcoming trainings and trainings available through our Speaker Request Program, or to request a training or prevention program, please email Karen Kennard, CAC Training Supervisor, at Karen.Kennard@cac.hctx.net.
To receive emails regarding upcoming professional training opportunities, please send an email to cactraining@cac.hctx.net with “Add me to the Training Email List” in the subject line.
Upcoming Training
Darkness to Light – Stewards of Children
What is Stewards of Children?
Stewards of Children is a prevention training program that teaches adults how to prevent, recognize, and react responsibly to child sexual abuse. The program is designed for organizations that serve youth and for individuals concerned about the safety of children. It is the only nationally distributed, evidence based program proven to increase knowledge, improve attitudes, and change child protective behaviors.
Join us for the following free events!
Tuesday, January 8, 2019 9-11AM Closed
Thursday, January 17, 2019 5:30-7:30PM Closed
Thursday, February 7, 2019 5:30-7:30PM (EN ESPAÑOL) Closed
Saturday, February 16, 2019 9-11AM Closed
Tuesday, March 5, 2019 9-11AM Closed
Thursday, March 14, 2019 5:30-7:30PM Closed
Thursday, April 4, 2019 5:30-7:30PM
Saturday, April 13, 2019 9-11AM (EN ESPAÑOL)
Tuesday, May 7, 2019 9-11AM
Thursday, May 16, 2019 5:30-7:30PM
Thursday, June 6, 2019 5:30-7:30PM
Tuesday, July 16, 2019 9-11AM
Tuesday, August 6, 2019 9-11AM
Thursday, August 15, 2019 5:30-7:30PM
Tuesday, September 5, 2019 9-11AM
Tuesday, October 8, 2019 9-11AM
Thursday, October 17, 2019 5:30-7:30PM
Tuesday, November 5, 2019 9-11AM
Thursday, November 14, 2019 5:30-7:30PM
Tuesday, December 10, 2019 9-11AM
Attendees must remain in class for the duration of 2 hours to obtain certificate.
Open to the Public – No Fee – Limited Seating
To register or for more information, please send an email to cactraining@cac.hctx.net
with your full name, address, email, agency (if applicable), phone number, and date of training.
The CAC & Child Advocates Inc. Volunteer Training
Click Here to Learn More about Volunteering!
Volunteer questions, please contact Danielle Igbani, Children’s Services Supervisor at Danielle.Igbani@cac.hctx.net or 713-986-3459.
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