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Check out the CASA Blog for advocate spotlight and know how they helped abused children. We are Montgomery County's only court-appointed organization advocating for abused and neglected children. Our goal is to provide a court-appointed volunteer to serve as Guardian ad Litem for every child who needs us and break the cycle of abuse in our community one child at a time.
CASA Blog
2w ago
We invite you to meet Kurt Remington, nominated by Lead Child Welfare Advocacy Specialist Sol O’Leary. Kurt joined Child Advocates as a volunteer in 2023, and he has worked on one child welfare case that closed with a successful monitored return home with a parent. “Kurt is genuinely one of the nicest people you’ll ever... Read more ..read more
CASA Blog
1M ago
By Ann Marie Ronsman, President & CEO | Child Advocates of Montgomery County As we prepare for Thanksgiving, we’re counting our abundant blessings at Child Advocates of Montgomery County. We have so much to be thankful for because of you. Because of your volunteer efforts, we have expanded our programs to serve even more children... Read more ..read more
CASA Blog
1M ago
Hope in Action is a series to highlight the aspects of our volunteer work. Advocacy for a child, whether in child welfare, juvenile justice, or truancy systems, covers several activities from court hearings to visits with a child to conversations with parents. Each month, we share a story of small (or big!) moments from one... Read more ..read more
CASA Blog
1M ago
We invite you to meet Saundra Bradley, nominated by Lead Justice-Involved Youth Advocacy Specialist Mike Quinn. Saundra joined Child Advocates as a volunteer in 2021, and she’s served on three child welfare cases, including one that lasted more than two years. “Saundra is an excellent Advocate with a tremendous eye for detail,” Mike said. “She... Read more ..read more
CASA Blog
2M ago
Hope in Action is a series to highlight the aspects of our volunteer work. Advocacy for a child, whether in child welfare, juvenile justice, or truancy systems, covers several activities from court hearings to visits with a child to conversations with parents. Each month, we share a story of small (or big!) moments from one... Read more ..read more
CASA Blog
2M ago
We invite you to meet Maria Dean, nominated by Advocacy Specialist Victoria Warmuth and Lead Justice-Involved Youth Advocacy Specialist Mike Quinn. Maria joined Child Advocates as a volunteer in 2024, and she’s already served on two cases, one Justice-Involved Youth case, and one child welfare case. “Maria has made a tremendous difference in her child... Read more ..read more
CASA Blog
3M ago
By Ann Marie Ronsman, President & CEO | Child Advocates of Montgomery County Thank you for your positive response to our rebranding and programs expansion announcement in August. Your excitement for our new opportunities to serve children in Montgomery County was encouraging—your commitment to advocacy is the reason we can serve more children in our... Read more ..read more
CASA Blog
3M ago
Hope in Action is a series to highlight the aspects of our volunteer work. Advocacy for a child, whether in child welfare, juvenile justice, or truancy systems, covers several activities from court hearings to visits with a child to conversations with parents. Each month, we share a story of small (or big!) moments from one... Read more ..read more
CASA Blog
3M ago
This August, we invite you to join others in celebrating Make-a-Will Month. We’re thrilled to feature guest author Leigh K. Freeman, Attorney at Law specializing in business and estate planning, who will provide valuable insights into estate planning, from simple tips to more complex needs. By Leigh K. Freeman, Attorney at Law PLLC August is... Read more ..read more
CASA Blog
3M ago
We invite you to meet Heather Lease, nominated by Lead Educational Advocacy Specialist, Kristy O’Neal. Heather joined Child Advocates as a volunteer in 2021, and she’s served on six child welfare cases, one Justice-Involved Youth case, and one Gaining Opportunities for Achievement and Learning (GOAL) case! Heather is our only Advocate who is currently assigned... Read more ..read more