THE September ADVOCATE OF THE MONTH IS: Leslie Fox! This month’s Advocate of the Month has definitely had a non-traditional way of starting out a case as a new CASA advocate. Right after starting her case, COVID-19 forced us all…
THE August ADVOCATE OF THE MONTH IS: Laurie Munoz! Laurie has been a strong advocate since she graduated from Pre-Service Training in February of this year. Most advocates take one case following training – but Laurie jumped right in to…
THE July ADVOCATE OF THE MONTH IS: Gigi Clayton! Gigi is one of the most generous people you will ever meet. She is always finding ways to support her CASA children as well as the CASA staff and other advocates.…
“You are Valued, You are Loved, and You Deserve Better” CASA’s renewed commitment to justice, anti-racism, and organizational diversity. “Be not afraid of growing slowly, be afraid only of standing still.” -Chinese Proverb The past weeks have been unlike any…
THE June ADVOCATE OF THE MONTH IS: Lauren Rubenstein! Steady and faithful are just a few of the words that come to mind when thinking about this month’s advocate of the month. Lauren has been, and continues to be, an…
Every April, CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Walker, San Jacinto, and Trinity Counties celebrates the wonderful volunteers who advocate for children in foster care in this tri-county area. A stake holder speaks, CPS caseworkers are recognized, milestones are acknowledged…
Nominee #6: Mariah Hardy The final nominee for New Advocate of the Year has been a CASA since June 2019. Mariah is one of the most passionate, driven, and hardworking young women we’ve had the pleasure of meeting. While she…
Nominee #6: Mary Partida Mary Partida joined the CASA family in February 2018. In her two years at CASA, she has worked on two cases, serving three children. Distance does not stop Mary from seeing her children! Mary keeps in…
Nominee #5: Renee Spencer (Renee pictured in blue with Kathy Hudson – Advocate, Karen Altom – Board Member, Mary Partida – Advocate & Tonie Sikes – Advocate) Renee has been an advocate since July 2018. She continues to be a…
THE May ADVOCATE OF THE MONTH IS: Diana Pelham! (Diana pictured center with fellow advocates at a CASA Lunch) Since joining CASA in October 2016, Diana has held some pretty high titles: Winner of Advocate of the Month for February…