CASA Child Advocates of Montgomery County is pleased to announce the promotion of Jennifer Reitmeyer to the role of TBRI® Director. In her new position, Reitmeyer will lead the organization’s efforts in trauma-informed care initiatives and community education. Reitmeyer volunteered for CASA as an Advocate for six years before joining the staff as a Case… Read more »
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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 »
CASA Child Advocates Announces Lindsay Miller as Interim Development Director
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 »
The CASA office is temporarily closed, but our work goes on.
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 »
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 »
19th ANNUAL CASA SPEAKS FOR KIDS GALA – “A Night in Oz: There’s No Place Like Home”
More than 500 guests filled the ballroom at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center for a magical evening in the Land of Oz on Saturday, January 25th, 2014. This year marked the 19th year of the CASA Gala, which boasted the theme, “A Night in Oz – There’s No Place Like Home.” The… Read more »
A Worthy New Year’s Resolution: Advocate for an Abused or Neglected Child
New Year’s resolutions typically focus on self-improvement: lose weight, stop smoking, exercise more often. This year, why not resolve to do something even more lasting: improve the life of a child who’s suffered abuse and neglect? MEDIA RELEASE: New Year’s Resolution
Holiday giving season offers opportunities to give back
It’s easy to get caught up in the commercialism of the holidays, shopping for gifts and fueling anticipation of the new toys, clothes and other goodies that lie ahead. CASA Child Advocates of Montgomery County encourages area residents to delight in the season by also celebrating the joys of giving back. MEDIA RELEASE: Giving Season
Montgomery County Child Advocate Awarded Volunteer of the Year for Texas CASA
CASA Child Advocates of Montgomery County Volunteer Jane Funke of Conroe was named the Jane Quentan Piper Volunteer of the Year by Texas CASA, the statewide network of 71 local Court Appointed Special Advocate® programs that recruit, train and support volunteers who speak up in court for children in the foster care system. MEDIA RELEASE:… Read more »
CASA Announces Results from the 4th Annual 5K Run: The CASA SuperHero 5k
CASA Child Advocates of Montgomery County hosted the 4th Annual CASA SuperHero Run at G.W. Jones State forest on Saturday, October 19th, 2013. The annual fundraiser featured a 1K Kids’ Fun Run and 5K Run/Walk. Over 200 Superheroes demonstrated their super powers and raced through the forest, raising more than $14,500 to help abused and… Read more »
– Pamela Butler, former foster youth