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February 2024 Advocate Spotlight: Audrey Blythe

We invite you to meet Audrey Blythe, nominated by her Case Supervisors, Erica Avedikian and Kristy O’Neal. Audrey has been an outstanding Advocate since 2017! “On a recent case, Audrey advocated to find a relative caregiver for the child she served when his placement was not meeting his needs,” Kristy said. “She first worked with… Read more »

Child Advocates of Montgomery County Recognized as TBRI® Ambassador

CONROE, Texas (Feb. 14, 2024) — Child Advocates of Montgomery County was recently inducted as a TBRI® Ambassador Organization by TCU’s Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development (KPICD). Founded in 1992, Child Advocates of Montgomery County provides advocacy and community education, supporting children and families to overcome crisis in order to thrive in a safe, nurturing… Read more »

Child Advocates of Montgomery County Launches Innovative Student Success Program to Combat Truancy

CONROE, Texas (Feb. 9, 2024) — Child Advocates of Montgomery County proudly introduces its Gaining Opportunities for Achievement and Learning (GOAL) Advocacy Pilot Program alongside the inauguration of its first class of Student Success Advocates. This groundbreaking initiative, the first of its kind in Texas, will address the critical issues of school attendance and academic… Read more »

Heart of CASA: January 2024

The Heart of CASA is a series to highlight the aspects of our volunteer work. Advocacy for a child in care covers several activities from court hearings to visits with a child to conversations with parents. Each month, we’ll share a story of a small (or big!) moment from one of our cases that exemplifies… Read more »

January 2024 Advocate Spotlight: Beth Bryan and Gretchen Harper

We invite you to meet Beth Bryan and Gretchen Harper, nominated by their Case Supervisor, Rosario Salinas. Beth and Gretchen work together as co-Advocates on a case. “Beth and Gretchen are a dynamic team,” Rosario said. “They are currently assigned to a case with six children. They are fantastic communicators who are diligent about understanding… Read more »

A Message from the President & CEO: January 2024

By Ann Marie Ronsman, President & CEO | Child Advocates of Montgomery County Happy New Year! I hope you had wonderful holidays and got to spend time making memories with those you love. Thank you for your advocacy work during the holidays. You made child visits, located family members, delivered gifts, attended court hearings and… Read more »

Heart of CASA: December 2023

The Heart of CASA is a series to highlight the aspects of our volunteer work. Advocacy for a child in care covers several activities from court hearings to visits with a child to conversations with parents. Each month, we’ll share a story of a small (or big!) moment from one of our cases that exemplifies… Read more »

November 2023 Advocate Spotlight: Lacey Bankhead

We invite you to meet Lacey Bankhead, nominated by her Case Supervisors, Mike Quinn and Sol O’Leary. Lacey is an Advocate on three cases, two child welfare cases and one Justice-Involved Youth (JIY) case. She is a member of the first class of Advocates for Justice-Involved Youth and began advocating for a youth involved in… Read more »

Trauma-Informed Montgomery County Task Force Holds Childhood Trauma Impact Conference

Community conference examines effects of childhood trauma, explores solutions The Trauma-Informed Montgomery County Task Force hosted the second Childhood Trauma Impact (CTI) Conference for approximately 200 community and state leaders on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023. The one-day conference at Church Project in The Woodlands featured three innovative sessions led by notable experts, an exciting keynote… Read more »

Cornhole Tournament Raises almost $65,000 for Children, Families in Crisis

Child Advocates of Montgomery County held their second CASA Cornament on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023. More than 150 cornhole tournament players and guests gathered at B-52 Brewing Co. in Conroe for an afternoon of fun and friendly competition. Presented by Chesmar Homes, the event benefited the children and families served by Child Advocates of Montgomery… Read more »