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 »
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February 2023 Advocate Spotlight: Danny Valdez
We invite you to meet Danny Valdez, nominated by Case Supervisor Rosario Salinas. “Danny has a big heart and an open mind,” Rosario said. “Without making judgements, he learns as much as he can about a child and their families so that he fully understands their needs and can advocate for their best interests.” We… Read more »
Program Director of CASA Child Advocates of Montgomery County Announces Retirement
CONROE, Texas (February 9, 2023) – The program director of CASA Child Advocates of Montgomery County, Marilyn McQueeney, announced her retirement, effective April 30, 2023, initiating a leadership transition process over the next two and a half months. McQueeney will step down after 14 years with the organization. CASA Child Advocates of Montgomery County advocated… Read more »
February 2023 Advocate Spotlight: Elizabeth Barham and Susan Sharp
We invite you to meet Elizabeth Barham and Susan Sharp, nominated by Case Supervisor Rosario Salinas. “Elizabeth and Susan have partnered on a case with many challenges,” Rosario said. “They’ve gone above and beyond the past few months to advocate for a teen girl who is not placed in the Houston area. Recently, they were… Read more »
The Heart of CASA: January 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 »
January 2023 Advocate Spotlight: Mary Kay Hinkle
We invite you to meet Mary Kay Hinkle, nominated by Case Supervisor Karen Vegas. “Mary Kay embodies the values of CASA, and she is not afraid of speaking up,” Karen said. “Mary Kay is a team player and forms her opinions objectively, with the best interests of the child always as her guide.” We asked… Read more »
Program Notes: January 2023
Happy 2023! I’m always a little excited for the start of a new year. I hope you’re feeling energized for the coming year, too, after an enjoyable holiday season with your family and friends. Program year-to-Date statistics Since September 1, 2022, 43 new children have come into care in our county due to abuse and… Read more »
A Message from the President & CEO: January 2023
By Ann Marie Ronsman, President & CEO | CASA Child Advocates of Montgomery County Happy New Year! I hope you had a wonderful holiday and got to spend time making memories with those you love. Thank you for continuing your advocacy work during the busy season. Our Advocates visited children, located family members, delivered gifts,… Read more »
CASA Announces Eight Staff Members Complete TBRI Practitioner Training this Year
CASA Child Advocates of Montgomery County is pleased to announce that eight staff members have completed training this year to become Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI®) Practitioners through the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development at TCU. The TBRI® Practitioners are Erica Avedikian, Julie Brown, Mandy Dalton, Destin Hudek, Lindsay Miller, Kristy O’Neal, Francine Stanfield, and Victoria Warmuth. They… Read more »
The Heart of CASA: December 2022
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 »
– Pamela Butler, former foster youth