We invite you to meet Paolina Fasula, nominated by Case Supervisor Victoria Warmuth. “Sworn in earlier this year, Paolina has done an incredible job advocating for a teen and tween girl,” Victoria said. “She has a heart of gold and has dedicated countless hours to supporting the girls, driving around Texas to ensure that they… Read more »
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CASA Plays Critical Role in Educational Advocacy for Children in Foster Care
Part of the role of a Court-Appointed Special Advocate is to champion the educational needs of the children we serve, both in court and in the school system. The child’s Advocate has the right and the responsibility to: Review a child’s educational data, Communicate with the school staff, Attend educational meetings, and Include CASA’s research… Read more »
Program Notes: July 2022
There is not a single month that our Advocates are not visiting their CASA children, reaching out to relatives, communicating with caseworkers and attorneys, talking with teachers, meeting with children’s doctors, writing court reports, attending family meetings, and making recommendations for the child’s best interest in court. So far this year, 238 Advocates have been… Read more »
A Message from the President & CEO: July 2022
By Ann Marie Ronsman, President & CEO | CASA Child Advocates of Montgomery County Happy summer! I’m grateful to have just returned from a wonderful family trip to Alaska and Washington. We took a cruise and enjoyed some wonderful family adventures. I am a wanderlust at heart, so traveling again was fantastic. This trip was… Read more »
July 2022 Advocate Spotlight: Gerald Humphrey
We invite you to meet Gerald Humphrey, nominated by Case Supervisor Victoria Warmuth. “Gerald has been an Advocate since 2019 and has carried six cases,” Victoria said. “A grandfather who goes by ‘Ruh Roh,’ he enjoys advocating for young men who are in need of a stable male figure, and he’s not afraid of getting… Read more »
CASA4Teens Program: For Youth Aging Out of Foster Care
CASA Child Advocates of Montgomery County is taking a new approach with teen outreach. More importantly, the new program, “CASA4Teens” (formerly the “Fostering Futures” program), aims to increase successful outcomes for youth aging out of foster care. Therefore, We are working diligently to provide the following: A resource manual for teens, caregivers, staff, and Advocates…. Read more »
June 2022 Advocate Spotlight: Meredith Wedin
We invite you to meet Meredith Wedin, nominated by Case Supervisor Karen Vegas. “In her five years with CASA, Meredith has served ten children through her work on seven cases,” Karen said. “She is a kind and gentle spirit who approaches families with the perfect balance of grace and tough love.” We asked Meredith to… Read more »
Do you believe every child deserves someone by their side this Mother’s Day?
From the beginning of time, moms have been: Our loudest cheerleaders Our most patient teachers Our listening ears Our gentle nurses Our playmates & Our dance partners Our chauffeurs Our short-order cooks Our lunch packers & Our homework helpers Moms have been: Our loyal supporters Our soft place to fall Our stark defenders & Our… Read more »
Program Notes: May 2022
CASA expands its work in family engagement and TBRI As I think back over the past month of Child Abuse Awareness, I am reminded that the work of our Advocates is so powerful, and it is changing children’s lives in the child welfare system. Our Advocates are working each day for the best interest and… Read more »
May 2022 Donor Spotlight: James and Angela Pung
Board President emeritus James Pung and his wife, Angela, SHARE the value of casa serving 100 percent of kids in foster care in Montgomery county This month we invite you to meet the Board President Emeritus James Pung and his wife, Angela. James and Angela have been involved with CASA Child Advocates of Montgomery County… Read more »
- Pamela Butler, former foster youth