Compass Bridge Advocates

08/22/2026

Back-to-school conversations don’t have to be all about grades, behavior, and doing your best.

Some of the most important things we can give kids as they head into a new school year are realistic expectations about what learning and growing actually look like.

There will be mistakes. Hard assignments. Friendship changes. Awkward moments. Days they feel confident and days they don’t.

Our job isn’t to convince them that every day will be great. It’s to help them understand that they can handle the days that aren’t.

When kids know that struggle is expected, not evidence that something is wrong, they’re much more willing to keep trying, ask for help, and take healthy risks.

Save this one for the first few weeks of school. 💙

08/15/2026

08/06/2026

07/28/2026

‼️EVENT UPDATE: REGISTRATION HAS MET CAPACITY
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Join the New Braunfels Food Bank for our Back-to-School Backpack Event, where registered families can receive a backpack while supplies last.

⚠️ Registration is required to attend.
🎟️ Spots are limited and will fill quickly!

We can't wait to help students start the school year prepared and ready to learn! 🍎

07/24/2026

🦖 Step back in time with Paleontologist BK Bones!

Travel back to prehistoric Texas and discover the incredible dinosaurs and other amazing creatures that once roamed the Lone Star State. This interactive program takes young explorers on a journey to a time long before the Alamo, introduces them to the famous Alamosaurus, and shows why BK Bones calls Texas the Bone Star State! 🦴⭐

Get ready to see:
🦖 A massive T. rex skull
👣 A real Iguanodon track
🦕 BK Bones's adorable baby dinosaur puppet pal

📅 Thursday, July 30th
🕥 10:30 a.m.
📍 Westside Community Center Gym

Don't miss this prehistoric adventure!

05/28/2026

'We can probably reduce those supports now?'

'No.'

Em 🌈

04/27/2026

A New Braunfels family is raising awareness of childhood apraxia of speech as their son works to find his voice through therapy and support. In recognition of Apraxia Awareness Day on May 14, the city has issued a proclamation, highlighting the importance of understanding and supporting children with the condition.

04/18/2026

UPDATE: This class is now full. Additional AWARE classes are being offered throughout the year. Visit newbraunfels.gov/nbpdoutreach to view upcoming dates and sign up.
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ORIGINAL POST: The New Braunfels Police Department is offering a free AWARE Course designed to help participants assess their surroundings, stay aware, and better understand real-world situations.

This session is designed for mothers and daughters (ages 12+) and focuses on building confidence, increasing awareness, and learning basic self-defense skills in a safe, supportive environment. One parent must attend with each child.

Class will be held May 15–17 from 5:30–7:30 p.m. each evening at the New Braunfels Police Department (3030 W. San Antonio Street).

📧Email our Community Engagement Team at [email protected] to request a spot.

04/13/2026

For generations, adult–child relationships were built on power ✨over✨.

Even as we’ve given kids more voice and rights, the old self-control mindset still linger, telling us we need to stay in charge at all costs.

This graphic by educator Kristin Wiens offers a wiser reframe: ✨ Power doesn’t have to be a threat.✨ It can be something we give, through understanding, safety, and stress awareness!