For many parents whose children have been removed from the home, the court system – and more specifically, Child Protective Services (CPS) – may seem like the “villain” who … Read more
How CASA Helps Reunite Families
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May is National Foster Care Month
May is National Foster Care Month
Each May, National Foster Care Month provides an opportunity to focus our attention on the constant needs of American children and youth … Read more
Meet John, a CASA Child Advocates Volunteer
Thinking of volunteering to become a CASA Advocate? Just found out about CASA and what to learn more about what we do?
Advocates play an important role in helping abused and neglected child in need by providing them with a … Read more
Be a Voice for Abused Children
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By Ann McAlpin, Executive Director, CASA Child Advocates of Montgomery County
Every year, countless children are abused and neglected by the ones they love and trust. It’s time for … Read more
Crisp Apples in the Fall and the Importance of Connections
By Ann McAlpin, Executive Director
Last week I went to Minnesota for the wedding of my first cousin once removed. I kind of got roped into this by my sister, who … Read more
Help Our County’s Most Vulnerable Children on #GivingTuesday
With the holidays rapidly approaching, the season for giving has begun. Everyone is familiar with Black Friday and Cyber Monday. However, how many know what Giving Tuesday is? It is a movement … Read more
Helpful Resources and Links for Flood Victims | CASA Child Advocates of Montgomery County
This post provides some of the links and resources that we have pulled together to help flood victims in Montgomery County and the greater Houston area. DOWNLOAD.
GENERAL FLOOD SAFETY INFORMATION
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How to Train a Child for a 5K Run
A great way to spend time with your child and practice a more active lifestyle in the process is running together. The rewards are actually triple fold—this sport offers a long-term … Read more
Urgent Call for New Volunteers to Become Advocates
CASA Child Advocates of Montgomery County is in urgent need of new volunteers to serve as Advocates for children in foster care who have been removed from their homes due to … Read more
Father’s Day: Kids Need Positive Role Models in Their Lives
By Ann McAlpin
Executive Director, CASA Child Advocates of Montgomery County
Great dads make the world go ‘round. I know because I had one.
When we were little, my dad danced me on his shoes. … Read more
"To give a child a CASA is to give them a voice. To give them a voice is to give them hope. And to give them hope is to give them the world. I believe that with all my heart."
- Pamela Butler, former foster youth