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Each month we profile one (or two!) of our amazing Advocates. This month, we invite you to meet Stephanie Bowie and Leszlie Nedelka, two friends who work side-by-side as a dynamic team. Leszlie has been an Advocate since 2011, and Stephanie joined us as in 2023.

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, Sandra*, and learn how she is bringing hope to a child struggling in school.

Child Advocates of Montgomery County is proud to announce the appointment of Samantha Chapa as the organization’s new Director of Development and Strategic Partnerships.

Each month we profile one of our amazing Advocates. This month, we invite you to meet Ellen Zampello. An Advocate since 2019, she has served on seven child welfare cases and four Educational Advocacy cases.

Child Advocates of Montgomery County announced the appointment of seven new members to the Board of Directors and confirmed its officers for the coming year, reinforcing its commitment to serving vulnerable children and families through volunteer advocacy and community education.

Child Advocates of Montgomery County successfully hosted the 2025 HOPE Summit on November 6 at the Houston CityPlace Marriott at Springwoods Village.

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 Advocates, Molly* and Russell*, and how they worked with CPS and attorneys to reunited Amaya* with her dad and lay the groundwork for her brother, Carter, to be placed with her.

Each month we profile one of our amazing Advocates. This month, we invite you to meet Sally Kathmann. An Advocate since February 2024, she has served on two child welfare cases.

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, Erin*, and how her monthly visits impacted four siblings she served in foster care.

Each month we profile one of our amazing Advocates. This month, we invite you to meet Michelle Bayne. An Advocate since September 2023, she has served on four child welfare cases.

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 teenager Madison* and her Advocate, Kristen*.

August is Make-a-Will Month—a perfect time to secure your family’s future. We’re excited to welcome guest contributor Leigh K. Freeman, Attorney at Law specializing in business and estate planning. Throughout the month, Leigh will share practical advice and expert insights to help you navigate everything from basic estate planning to more advanced strategies tailored to your needs.

Each month we profile one of our amazing Advocates. This month, we invite you to meet Deborah Crespo. An Advocate since February 2022, she has served on two child welfare cases and two Justice-Involved Youth cases.

August is Make-a-Will Month—a perfect time to secure your family’s future. We’re excited to welcome guest contributor Leigh K. Freeman, Attorney at Law specializing in business and estate planning. Throughout the month, Leigh will share practical advice and expert insights to help you navigate everything from basic estate planning to more advanced strategies tailored to your needs.