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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.

This summer, Child Advocates of Montgomery County introduced its inaugural Summer Programming Series for youth detained at the Olen Underwood Juvenile Justice Center.

Child Advocates of Montgomery County is proud to recognize Judge Scharlene Valdez, Presiding Judge of Montgomery County Court at Law #6, as our nominee for the 2025 ATHENA Leadership Award—presented by the Conroe/Lake Conroe Chamber of Commerce.

Each month we profile one of our amazing Advocates. This month, we invite you to meet Sholly Walker. She became an Advocate in February 2022. She has served on three child welfare cases and one Justice-Involved Youth case.

In the wake of recent flooding across the Hill Country, many children and families are navigating the emotional and physical aftermath. Using the principles of Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI), we’re sharing six easy-to-implement tools that help calm stress responses, promote emotional expression, and build a sense of safety.

On June 12, Montgomery County Court at Law No. 6 (CCL 6) Presiding Judge Scharlene W. Valdez and Child Advocates of Montgomery County welcomed the Conroe ISD Guidance and Counseling team for a comprehensive overview of the Justice-Involved Youth (JIY) Advocacy Program.

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 Ryder* and his Advocate, Lisa*.