This month, we invite you to meet CASA Advocate, Ed Felman. Thanks so much to Ed for taking the time to answer a few questions for us. Ed was nominated by his CASA Case Supervisor, Melissa Anderson, who shared the following about Ed and his advocacy efforts: “Ed became a CASA Advocate at the very beginning… Read more »
Dear Friends, Many of you have seen the recent report from Ted Oberg on ABC 13 News regarding the foster care capacity crisis which has resulted in an unprecedented level of Children Without Placement (CWOP) in the Houston area. For many in our community, this may be the first time you are hearing of this… Read more »
This month, we invite you to meet CASA Advocate, Katherine Orr. Katherine was kind enough to sit down and answer a few questions for us recently. Katherine was nominated by her CASA Case Supervisor, Jennifer Reitmeyer, who shared the following about Katherine’s advocacy efforts: “Katherine has always connected with the kids and the families. She… Read more »
By a CASA Advocate in Montgomery County, Texas Building Support Systems CFE (Collaborative Family Engagement) works. A case that recently closed began with the emergency removal of a young girl from the biological parent due to neglect. Fortunately, the child was placed with a relative close by. The father was unknown at the time, and… Read more »
By Ann Marie Ronsman, Executive Director | CASA Child Advocates of Montgomery County Back to School for kids in care Summer is drawing to a close and children are heading back to school in just a few short weeks. As a mom, this is always a bittersweet time. I look forward to the adventures my… Read more »
BY MARILYN MCQUEENEY, CASA PROGRAM DIRECTOR Looking Back at the Summer Months of 2021 It’s hard to believe that we are in August already. This year seems to be flying by. The last two months have been very busy at CASA Child Advocates of Montgomery County. 48 new children came into care in June and… Read more »
We have a second Advocate spotlight for the month of July! You’re invited to meet CASA Advocate, Bob Jefferis. Bob answers a few questions for us about his own experience as a Guardian Ad Litem for children in foster care. Bob Jefferis was nominated for the Advocate spotlight by his CASA Case Supervisor, Victoria Warmuth…. Read more »
This month, we invite you to meet CASA Advocate, Kelley Wolf. Recently, Kelly was kind enough to sit down and answer a few questions for us. Nominated by her CASA Case Supervisor, Victoria Warmuth, Kelley was sworn in as an Advocate in December of 2017. Victoria shares the following about Kelley: “Kelley is warm-hearted, supportive,… Read more »
How Fitness Project Began In 2015, former Gold’s Gym Houston owner, Bryan Murphy, was working on a charity project in Guatemala when a new perspective on his business dawned on him: “What if we could benefit others while experiencing the benefits of the gym? And what if our personal health goals and projects could be… Read more »
CASA Advocate, Carol Seltz, brought supplies for a teen girl to complete a mobility map for their monthly visit. A mobility map is a visual timeline of a person’s life created by having them draw places they’ve lived and people from their earliest memory to the present day. Here is what Carol shares about the… Read more »
- Pamela Butler, former foster youth