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Three CASA Advocates started a bike program about a year ago for children in foster care in our county. They … Read more
Collaborative Family Engagement: Why it’s more crucial than ever for children in care.
By Jenn Engel, CASA Case Supervisor and Collaborative Family Engagement Lead Facilitator
This is a crucial time to identify and maintain positive connections through Collaborative Family Engagement for our CASA children under CPS Care.
Due to COVID-19, CASA Advocates and CASA staff … Read more
TEA and School District Updates: 2020-2021 School Year
By Linda Chilcoat, CASA Case Supervisor and Education Team Lead
The Texas Education Agency has provided all school districts in the state of Texas with some general guidelines for opening schools. Much leeway has been given to local districts in beginning … Read more
Great dads make the world go ’round.
I know because I had one.
By Ann McAlpin | Executive Director, CASA Child Advocates of Montgomery County
When we were little, my dad danced me on his shoes. He … Read more
Meet Kaleb, Kaylee, and Keisha
At the start
Twins, Kaylee and Keisha, entered this world testing positive for drugs. Along with their older brother, Kaleb, the three spent their early years raised by their … Read more
Today I want to tell you about my Aunt Mary Lou and a mother’s love.
By Ann McAlpin, Executive Director | CASA Child Advocates of Montgomery County
I wrote this letter before this pandemic, but I wanted to share it with you on this day dedicated … Read more
Do you know what experts are saying about child abuse right now?
“When I was a boy and I would see scary things on the news, my mother would say to me, ‘Look for the helpers. … Read more
Leave a Legacy. Help Children in Foster Care.
Guest post by Susan and Andy Truscott
We all want to help. Here’s how Susan and Andy Look at things.
A Message from the Executive Director | Connections During This Time of Isolation
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 … Read more
The Training Spot | April 2020
By Ann Marie Ronsman
As Advocates, we work with families who are struggling mightily on a daily basis. In training, we work hard to help Advocates understand the reality of … Read more
"To give a child a CASA is to give them a voice. To give them a voice is to give them hope. And to give them hope is to give them the world. I believe that with all my heart."
- Pamela Butler, former foster youth