We invite you to meet Malinda Stewart, nominated by her Case Supervisor, Mike Quinn. Malinda joined Child Advocates as a volunteer in 2021 and served on a child welfare case for almost two years before taking her first Justice-Involved Youth (JIY) case in 2023. “Malinda just gets the job done,” Mike said. “She looks at… Read more »
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A Message from the President & CEO: July 2024
By Ann Marie Ronsman, President & CEO | Child Advocates of Montgomery County Happy July! We have a busy summer ahead of us at Child Advocates of Montgomery County. We are officially in our audit period for Texas CASA, which will cover the months of June, July and August. The audit itself will review all… Read more »
Heart of CASA: June 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 »
June 2024 Advocate Spotlight: Guy Munster
We invite you to meet Guy Munster, nominated by his Case Supervisor, Mike Quinn. Guy joined Child Advocates as a volunteer Advocate in early 2024 and quickly took his first case for a Justice-Involved Youth (JIY). “Guy came into a complicated JIY case for a youth with limited family support,” Mike said. “The family needed… Read more »
June is National Reunification Month
Throughout the month of June, we celebrate the power of family reunification and its positive impact on the lives of children in the foster care system and their parents. National Reunification Month allows us to highlight the importance of family preservation and the efforts undertaken to ensure children remain or are reunited with their families whenever safely… Read more »
Child Advocates of Montgomery County Celebrates Community Heroes at Champions for Children Awards Breakfast
THE WOODLANDS, Texas (May 21, 2024) – Child Advocates of Montgomery County hosted its inaugural Champions for Children Awards Breakfast on May 8, 2024, at Truluck’s Ocean’s Finest Seafood and Crab in The Woodlands. The event, attended by over 120 people, served as a fundraiser for the organization and a celebration of community heroes. The… Read more »
Heart of CASA: May 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 »
May 2024 Advocate Spotlight: Denise DeGeare
We invite you to meet Denise DeGeare, nominated by her Case Supervisor, Allison Conner. Denise has been an outstanding Advocate since 2020, serving on three cases! “Denise excels at bridging the gaps in a family,” Allison said. “She tries to bring everyone together to work toward the best interest of the children. She focuses on… Read more »
Unlock a World of Smiles this Summer for Kids Who Need It Most!
By Ann Marie Ronsman, President & CEO | Child Advocates of Montgomery County You can give the gift of childhood adventures and help reach our “summer smiles” goal ($5,000) with your donation… As the promise of summer and the end of the school year approaches, I’m reflecting on the simple joys of childhood—the laughter echoing from… Read more »
Child Advocates Raises Record Funds for Children and Families in Crisis in Montgomery County at 2024 CASA Speaks for Kids Gala: The Sky’s the Limit
THE WOODLANDS, Texas (April 30, 2024) – Child Advocates of Montgomery County held its 29th annual spring fundraising event on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Dressed in the colors of the sky, more than 500 guests gathered at the Margaritaville Lake Resort on Lake Conroe for an immersive experience. Presented by Huntsman Corporation, the annual gala… Read more »
– Pamela Butler, former foster youth