2024 Volunteer Honorees (pictured left to right): Connie McNabb, Elizabeth Chapman, Rose Mary Bundscho, Susan Olver, Cheryl Sellers, James Pung, Pat Fain, Child Advocates President & CEO Ann Marie Ronsman, Catherine Miller, Child Advocates Development Director Lindsay Miller, Child Advocates Director of Programs & Services Camille Davis, Colleen Waymel THE WOODLANDS, Texas (April 24, 2024) – Child Advocates of Montgomery County hosted its “The Sky’s the Limit” Volunteer Appreciation Event at The Peach Orchard in The Woodlands on Thursday, April 11, 2024. As April marks Volunteer Apprec ..read more

CONROE, Texas (April 18, 2024) – Child Advocates of Montgomery County is pleased to announce the selection of its President and CEO, Ann Marie Ronsman, as a regional representative to the Texas CASA Board of Directors. The Texas CASA Board of Directors plays an important role in governance, financial stewardship and ensuring that Texas CASA has the resources to fulfill its work and mission of supporting local CASA volunteer advocacy programs and advocating for effective public policy for children and families in the child protection system. Texas CASA is the statewide association for 74 ..read more

We invite you to meet Peggy Thurman, nominated by her Case Supervisors, Allison Conner and Destin Hudek. Peggy has been an outstanding Advocate since 2020, serving on eleven cases! “Peggy is an outstanding Advocate,” Allison said. “She cares deeply about the children she serves and strives to work with their families and the professionals to determine their best interests. Peggy is always willing to take on a case, no matter the challenges.” We asked Peggy to share her experience as an Advocate. Is there anything unique about your background that contributes to your approach to advocacy? I’m ..read more

Camille Davis, Director of Programs and Services, Child Advocates of Montgomery County CONROE, Texas (Apr. 8, 2024) — Child Advocates of Montgomery County is pleased to announce the appointment of Camille Davis as its Director of Programs and Services. With over 20 years of experience working with vulnerable children and youth involved in the child welfare system, Camille brings a wealth of knowledge and dedication to her role. Camille’s passion for advocating on behalf of children runs deep. She has worked directly with foster and adoptive families, as well as children living i ..read more

We invite you to meet Megan Behan, nominated by her Case Supervisor, Erica Avedikian. Megan has been an outstanding Advocate since 2018, serving on five cases! “Megan has many strengths as an Advocate,” Erica said. “First and foremost, she is always working to determine the best interests of the child. Megan is excellent at building relationships with parents and family members as well as with the professionals assigned to the case. She knows firsthand the importance of maintaining a child’s connection to their family, if at all possible to do so safely. Her compassion for families in crisis i ..read more

We invite you to meet Audrey Blythe, nominated by her Case Supervisors, Erica Avedikian and Kristy O’Neal. Audrey has been an outstanding Advocate since 2017! “On a recent case, Audrey advocated to find a relative caregiver for the child she served when his placement was not meeting his needs,” Kristy said. “She first worked with the child’s father in hopes that he would step up to the plate to provide a safe home for his son. Ultimately, the father was unable to do so. However, the child is now placed with fictive kin who are also caring for two of his siblings. Audrey always put the child’s ..read more

CONROE, Texas (Feb. 14, 2024) — Child Advocates of Montgomery County was recently inducted as a TBRI® Ambassador Organization by TCU’s Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development (KPICD). Founded in 1992, Child Advocates of Montgomery County provides advocacy and community education, supporting children and families to overcome crisis in order to thrive in a safe, nurturing environment. The organization currently utilizes TBRI® in many ways, including having TBRI® Practitioners on staff; providing TBRI® training to the community, including the court system, schools, and other CASA Progra ..read more

CONROE, Texas (Feb. 9, 2024) — Child Advocates of Montgomery County proudly introduces its Gaining Opportunities for Achievement and Learning (GOAL) Advocacy Pilot Program alongside the inauguration of its first class of Student Success Advocates. This groundbreaking initiative, the first of its kind in Texas, will address the critical issues of school attendance and academic participation within Montgomery ISD and Willis ISD. The GOAL Advocacy Program not only aims to reduce truancy rates but also to foster an environment where youth can thrive academically. By connecting families with commu ..read more

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 what advocacy can mean to a child and their families. CONNECTION TO an advocate After his child welfare case closed, seventeen-year-old Mark* asked his Advocate, Randy*, if they could stay in touch. The teen was permanently living with his paternal grandmother after the court granted her guard ..read more

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 the case and the needs of the children.” Volunteer Advocates Beth Bryan and Gretchen Harper are co-Advocates on a case. We asked Beth and Gretchen to share their experiences as Advocates. Is there anything unique about your background that contributes ..read more