We invite you to meet Lacey Bankhead, nominated by her Case Supervisors, Mike Quinn and Sol O’Leary. Lacey is an Advocate on three cases, two child welfare cases and one Justice-Involved Youth (JIY) case. She is a member of the first class of Advocates for Justice-Involved Youth and began advocating for a youth involved in… Read more »
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Trauma-Informed Montgomery County Task Force Holds Childhood Trauma Impact Conference
Community conference examines effects of childhood trauma, explores solutions The Trauma-Informed Montgomery County Task Force hosted the second Childhood Trauma Impact (CTI) Conference for approximately 200 community and state leaders on Friday, Oct. 20, 2023. The one-day conference at Church Project in The Woodlands featured three innovative sessions led by notable experts, an exciting keynote… Read more »
Cornhole Tournament Raises almost $65,000 for Children, Families in Crisis
Child Advocates of Montgomery County held their second CASA Cornament on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023. More than 150 cornhole tournament players and guests gathered at B-52 Brewing Co. in Conroe for an afternoon of fun and friendly competition. Presented by Chesmar Homes, the event benefited the children and families served by Child Advocates of Montgomery… Read more »
October 2023 Advocate Spotlight: Mary Levesque
We invite you to meet Mary Levesque, nominated by Case Supervisor Mike Quinn. “Mary Levesque became an Advocate two years ago and has had 5 cases, advocating for 12 children from newborns to teens,” Mike said. “She’s a natural Advocate, connecting immediately with the children and their families, building trust. She brings insight, compassion and… Read more »
Heart of CASA: October 2023
The Heart of CASA is a series to highlight the aspects of our volunteer work. Advocacy for a child in care covers several activities from court hearings to visits with a child to conversations with parents. Each month, we’ll share a story of a small (or big!) moment from one of our cases that exemplifies… Read more »
CASA Announces Pilot Program to Expand Advocacy Efforts Beyond Child Welfare System
CASA Child Advocates of Montgomery County is expanding its advocacy efforts for children beyond the child welfare system this fall. The organization will work with justice-involved youth and truancy courts in Montgomery County, in collaboration with Judge Scharlene W. Valdez and Judge Wayne L. Mack. This pilot initiative is the first of its kind in… Read more »
September 2023 Advocate Spotlight: Linda Fiato
We invite you to meet Linda Fiato, nominated by Case Supervisor Kristy O’Neal. “Linda is awesome!” Kristy said. “She is in regular contact with all parties and brings significant professional experience that is invaluable. She is in contact with therapists and qualified professional experts to assess the issues involved in her current case. She has… Read more »
CASA Child Advocates Announces TBRI® Director
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 »
August is Make-a-Will Month! Asset Flow in Estate Planning
This August, we invite you to join others in celebrating Make-a-Will Month. We’re thrilled to feature guest author Carissa Peterson of The Strong Firm P.C., who will provide valuable insights into estate planning, from simple wills to more complex needs. Planning for the distribution of your assets upon your passing can seem a daunting task… Read more »
August is Make-a-Will Month! Understanding Community & Separate Property in Texas: Ownership & Control
This August, we invite you to join others in celebrating Make-a-Will Month. We’re thrilled to feature guest author Carissa Peterson of The Strong Firm P.C., who will provide valuable insights into estate planning, from simple wills to more complex needs. Texas law characterizes property acquired by spouses either community or separate property when property is… Read more »
– Pamela Butler, former foster youth