We invite you to meet Gregg Edelmann, nominated by Case Supervisor Allison Conner. “Gregg has advocated for four children in the same case for two and a half years,” Allison said. “He has had great success in establishing relationships with children’s therapists, school administrators, and educators. The children had to recently move placements and were… Read more »
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Heart of CASA: March 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 »
March 2023 Advocate Spotlight: Tammy Sisson
We invite you to meet Tammy Sisson, nominated by Case Supervisor and Volunteer Coordinator Sol O’Leary. “Tammy is extremely consistent, exceeding expectations every single month,” Sol said. “She has been assigned to very difficult cases. She establishes strong communication with all parties involved and works collaboratively in her cases. In her current case, she is… Read more »
A Message from the President & CEO: March 2023
By Ann Marie Ronsman, President & CEO | CASA Child Advocates of Montgomery County “Spring drew on … and a greenness grew over those brown beds, which, freshening daily, suggested the thought that Hope traversed them at night, and left each morning brighter traces of her steps.” — Charlotte Brontë, Jane Eyre Hello, spring! We… Read more »
Program Notes: March 2023
Happy spring! We had a wonderful time at our 2023 CASA Speaks For Kids Gala: Pretty in Pink. I loved seeing all the shades of pink at the Gala. The generous support of our community enables us to continue to advocate for every single child in care in Montgomery County! Every donor, every volunteer, and… Read more »
Heart of CASA: February 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 »
February 2023 Advocate Spotlight: Danny Valdez
We invite you to meet Danny Valdez, nominated by Case Supervisor Rosario Salinas. “Danny has a big heart and an open mind,” Rosario said. “Without making judgements, he learns as much as he can about a child and their families so that he fully understands their needs and can advocate for their best interests.” We… Read more »
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 »
February 2023 Advocate Spotlight: Elizabeth Barham and Susan Sharp
We invite you to meet Elizabeth Barham and Susan Sharp, nominated by Case Supervisor Rosario Salinas. “Elizabeth and Susan have partnered on a case with many challenges,” Rosario said. “They’ve gone above and beyond the past few months to advocate for a teen girl who is not placed in the Houston area. Recently, they were… Read more »
The Heart of CASA: January 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 »
– Pamela Butler, former foster youth