Introducing Lindsay Miller, Interim Development Director CASA Child Advocates of Montgomery County is pleased to announce that former Creative Development Associate, Lindsay Miller, has assumed the role of Interim Development Director. Within this position, Miller will be responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all of the non-profit organization’s fundraising efforts, including the major gifts program,… Read more »
“When I was a boy and I would see scary things on the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’ To this day, especially in times of ‘disaster,’ I remember my mother’s words and I am always comforted by realizing that there are… Read more »
By Ann McAlpin, Executive Director | CASA Child Advocates of Montgomery County In this time that is marked, even named, with isolation, I am finding surprising connections. Taking an unusual moment to thank the kid checking out my groceries (sadly, no toilet paper!) for working—and him making eye contact with genuine gratitude. A church service… Read more »
Although our physical office is closed at this time in compliance with the Stay at Home | Stop the Spread order issued by Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough on March 27, 2020 (extended and in effect through April 30, 2020) our staff is working remotely at this time to support the 300+ volunteers serving 800+… Read more »
As of October 1st, 2019, DFPS made changes to the sibling visitation policy. This policy change will be a great benefit to our CASA children who are placed apart from their siblings. Why is the policy changing? Visitation during a conservatorship case is vital to the well-being of the children and family. The federal Child and… Read more »
Did you know that you can shop AND earn funds to be awarded to CASA? Designate CASA Child Advocates of Montgomery County as the benefiting organization on your AMAZON SMILE and KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS accounts! Visit Amazon Smile Visit Kroger Community Rewards For questions or more information, contact our Development Director, Mercedes Milstead.
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 Flooding Safety Guide: https://www.directline.com/home-cover/minimise-flood-damage Flood Planning & Preparation: http://www.polygongroup.com/resources/flood-preparation-planning/ Montgomery County and Greater Houston Area Greater Houston Resources: Houston Food Bank – Agency Locator: http://www.houstonfoodbank.org/agency-locator/ Shelter… Read more »
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By Meagan Ellsworth for The Conroe Courier A dozen foster youths had a chance to test drive the car-buying experience at Wiesner in Conroe as part of a series of summer events to help prepare them for the future. CASA Child Advocates of Montgomery County teamed up with the automotive dealership as part of the… Read more »
When Faye Batt was ready to retire from the nursery at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital, a kind-hearted doctor realized she would likely miss working with children in need of extra TLC. So he suggested she volunteer with CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocates of Montgomery County. “It appealed to me when I learned that a child… Read more »
- Pamela Butler, former foster youth