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 »
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National Child Abuse Prevention Month: CASA Volunteers Provide a Voice for Children
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 »
22nd Annual CASA Speaks for Kids Gala
22nd Annual CASA Speaks for Kids Gala
Almost Half Million Children Are in the Foster Care System (Article by Good Housekeeping)
But here’s what you can do to help. Over 400,000 children are in the foster care system. The initial goal is to reunite them with birth families or relatives if appropriate, but that’s not always the case. At least 100,000 kids don’t qualify for reunion, most often because their parents’ rights have been terminated. Here’s… Read more »
Montgomery County to pilot program for foster children: Local success in finding families for children serves as state model
At a time when the Texas foster care system has come under fire, with a federal judge ruling it broken to the point of unconstitutionality, a small glimmer of hope has shone on Montgomery County. Read more… (Article by Bridget Balch, The Houston Chronicle, June 15, 2016)
2nd Annual Couture for CASA Event Held at Mercedes-Benz of The Woodlands
The 2nd Annual COUTURE FOR CASA was held on March 29th, 2016 at Mercedes Benz of The Woodlands. The event was hosted by the Xcel Realty Team, Avalon Insurance of The Woodlands, and Nations Lending. It was truly an evening filled with glamour, gratitude, and generosity, and proceeds from the event benefit CASA Child Advocates of Montgomery County. Read more… (PKWY Magazine… Read more »
The Paper Magazine Highlighted Success of 21st Annual CASA Gala
Read The Paper Magazine’s article, CASA Speaks for Kids “Boots & Ball Gowns” Gala, published on February 8, 2016.
CASA Boots & Ball Gowns Gala Featured in The Woodlands Villager
Read The Woodlands Villager’s article, Marriott hosts CASA Child Advocates Boots and Ball Gowns gala Jan. 30, written by Jenn Griffin.
CASA Featured During Special Segment on ABC 13 News
In January 2016, CASA Executive Director, Ann McAlpin, and volunteer Advocate, Judith Bartok, sat down with ABC 13’s Art Rascon to discuss CASA Child Advocates of Montgomery County and how our volunteers help abused and neglected children in need find safe, nurturing and permanent homes. Click HERE to view the segment.
Kiddnected Magazine Highlights 6th Annual CASA Superhero Run
Read Kiddnected Magazine’s article: Be a Part of the 6th Annual CASA Superhero Run that features a 5k, 10k and Kid’s Fun Run!
– Pamela Butler, former foster youth