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Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, What are you doing for others? — MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.


Our news page showcases Advocate Spotlights, inspiring Hope in Action stories, and the latest updates from Child Advocates of Montgomery County. Stay informed about our efforts and the impact our Advocates are making in the community.

2026 Women Who Prevail Award Nominees

Child Advocates of Montgomery County Hosts First-Ever Prevailing HOPE Luncheon

Child Advocates of Montgomery County hosted its first-ever Prevailing HOPE: A Gathering for Good Luncheon on Wednesday, Aug. 26, at The Peach Orchard. More than 220 guests gathered for the inaugural event, presented by Lennar, benefiting the children and families served by Child Advocates of Montgomery County.

Advocate Georgann Woodring

August 2026 Advocate Spotlight: Georgann Woodring

Each month we profile one of our amazing Advocates. This month, we invite you to meet Georgann Woodring. An Advocate for a year, Georgann has served four children in foster care on three cases.

Mom and Daughter

Hope in Action: July 2026

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. This month, we invite you to meet our Advocate, Teresa*, and learn how she helped a relative placement save her home from foreclosure.

Advocate Roger Macauley

July 2026 Advocate Spotlight: Roger Macauley

Each month we profile one of our amazing Advocates. This month, we invite you to meet Roger Macauley. An Advocate for 16 years, Roger has served 11 children in foster care on seven cases.

Michael and Tenille Crosby

June 2026 Advocate Spotlight: Michael & Tenille Crosby

Each month we profile one (or two!) of our amazing Advocates. This month, we invite you to meet Michael & Tenille Crosby, a couple who serve together on cases. Advocates since 2023, Michael and Tenille have served on cases in all three areas of advocacy: Child Welfare, Justice-Involved Youth, and Educational.

Prevailing HOPE Luncheon logo

Child Advocates of Montgomery County Announces Inaugural Prevailing HOPE: A Gathering for Good Luncheon

Keynote Speaker Amelia Rose Earhart, Around-the-World Pilot and Author, to Headline August Event; Women Who Prevail Award Nominations Now Open

High School Graduate

Hope in Action: May 2026

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. This month, we invite you to meet our Advocate, Stephanie*, and learn how she helped a teen graduate from high school.

Advocate Pam Byrne

May 2026 Advocate Spotlight: Pam Byrne

Each month we profile one of our amazing Advocates. This month, we invite you to meet Pam Byrne. An Advocate since 2018, she has served 17 child welfare cases and 4 Justice-Involved Youth cases.

champions for children 2026 honorees

Child Advocates of Montgomery County Celebrates Third Annual Champions for Children Awards

Event Honors Three Community Champions at Truluck’s The Woodlands

2026 HOPE for Children Volunteer Appreciation Honorees

Child Advocates of Montgomery County Honors Volunteers and Community Partners at Annual Appreciation Event

2026 HOPE for Children Volunteer Appreciation Event Celebrates Milestones, Mission, and the People Behind the Work

Mark Fincher receives his 10-year award

April 2026 Advocate Spotlight: Mark Fincher & Madge Hollinger

Each month we profile one of our amazing Advocates. This month, we invite you to meet Mark Fincher and Madge Hollinger, two Advocates who both recently celebrated 10 years of volunteering for Child Advocates! With a decade of experience each, we asked Mark and Madge to share about their advocacy efforts.

CAMC board at gala

Child Advocates of Montgomery County Raises Critical Funds at 31st Annual Gala

Santorini Sunset-Themed Evening Draws 500 Guests to Lake Conroe

Teen boy working in a kitchen

Hope in Action: March 2026

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. This month, we invite you to meet our Advocate, Jim*, and learn how he helped a teen he supports find a job.

Advocate Bob Mensinger

March 2026 Advocate Spotlight: Bob Mensinger

Each month we profile one of our amazing Advocates. This month, we invite you to meet Bob Mensinger. An Advocate since 2025, he is serving on two justice-involved youth cases.