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 »
Heart of CASA: January 2024
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January 2024 Advocate Spotlight: Beth Bryan and Gretchen Harper
We invite you to meet Beth Bryan and Gretchen Harper, nominated by their Case Supervisor, Rosario Salinas. Beth and Gretchen work together as co-Advocates on a case. “Beth and Gretchen are a dynamic team,” Rosario said. “They are currently assigned to a case with six children. They are fantastic communicators who are diligent about understanding… Read more »
A Message from the President & CEO: January 2024
By Ann Marie Ronsman, President & CEO | Child Advocates of Montgomery County Happy New Year! I hope you had wonderful holidays and got to spend time making memories with those you love. Thank you for your advocacy work during the holidays. You made child visits, located family members, delivered gifts, attended court hearings and… Read more »
Heart of CASA: December 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 »
November 2023 Advocate Spotlight: Lacey Bankhead
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 »
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 »
– Pamela Butler, former foster youth