We know that you came to CASA Child Advocates to serve the most vulnerable children in our community. In these uncertain times, you – the helper – may find that you need assistance. Here at CASA, we want to be able to serve our volunteers who may need help. If you are a volunteer who… Read more »

A Message Regarding Our COVID-19 Response As the world swirls around us in this unprecedented and highly confusing time, one of my strongest emotions is still gratitude for your ongoing support for our work—providing Advocates for kids in foster care. I thought you might want an update on how the work is going. As always,… Read more »

An Evening to Remember It was an evening to remember for guests at the 25th annual CASA Speaks for Kids Gala at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott and Convention Center on Saturday, February 8, 2020.  Presented by Huntsman Corporation, about 600 guests filled the Grand Ballroom for this year’s event, which benefited CASA Child Advocates of… Read more »

THE 2018 CASA ROOKIE OF THE YEAR, Joe Gibson, shares his own thoughts on BEING AN ADVOCATE FOR CHILDREN in foster care CAN YOU TELL US, IN YOUR OWN WORDS, ABOUT WHAT PROBLEM CASA ADVOCATES HELP TO SOLVE? Advocates are the personal and trusted link from the child to the judge. As the eyes and… Read more »

A NOTE FROM THE CASA TRAINING DEPARTMENT Ann Marie Ronsman, CASA Training Manager February and March are the seasons of both love and new growth. I think that is a wonderful metaphor for the work you all do with the children and families for whom you advocate. In the training department, we are hoping to… Read more »

CASA Child Advocates of Montgomery County has a new Collaborative Family Engagement Team. Meet the Team Case Supervisor, Jenn Engel has taken the lead role to work alongside our CASA Supervisors and their Advocate teams in implementing Collaborative Family Engagement tools into their casework and family meetings. Also, she will be co-facilitating family meetings and… Read more »

National Court Appointed Special Advocate/Guardian Ad Litem Association for Children AWARDS Grant CASA Child Advocates of Montgomery County has been awarded a $119,000 Sustainability Grant from the National Court Appointed Special Advocate/Guardian ad Litem (CASA/GAL) Association for Children. CASA Child Advocates of Montgomery County recruits, trains and supports volunteers who advocate for the best interests… Read more »

A NOTE From the CASA Training Department As I count my blessings from this year, I count all the Advocates with which I have had the privilege of working among them. 2019 has been a great year in the training department. In addition to training our new Advocates, we have had a successful fall conference… Read more »

Dangerous Beginning Born early, twin sisters Mya* and Millie* had spent several weeks in the NICU before coming home with their parents to their 2 year old brother, Brodie*. The infant girls had been home barely more than a week when they were rushed to the hospital. Both of the twins had suffered serious injuries… Read more »