We invite you to meet Kurt Remington, nominated by Lead Child Welfare Advocacy Specialist Sol O’Leary. Kurt joined Child Advocates as a volunteer in 2023, and he has worked on one child welfare case that closed with a successful monitored return home with a parent. “Kurt is genuinely one of the nicest people you’ll ever… Read more »
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Hope in Action: October 2024
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. Each month, we share a story of small (or big!) moments from one… Read more »
October 2024 Advocate Spotlight: Saundra Bradley
We invite you to meet Saundra Bradley, nominated by Lead Justice-Involved Youth Advocacy Specialist Mike Quinn. Saundra joined Child Advocates as a volunteer in 2021, and she’s served on three child welfare cases, including one that lasted more than two years. “Saundra is an excellent Advocate with a tremendous eye for detail,” Mike said. “She… Read more »
Hope in Action: September 2024
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. Each month, we share a story of small (or big!) moments from one… Read more »
September 2024 Advocate Spotlight: Maria Dean
We invite you to meet Maria Dean, nominated by Advocacy Specialist Victoria Warmuth and Lead Justice-Involved Youth Advocacy Specialist Mike Quinn. Maria joined Child Advocates as a volunteer in 2024, and she’s already served on two cases, one Justice-Involved Youth case, and one child welfare case. “Maria has made a tremendous difference in her child… Read more »
Hope in Action: August 2024
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. Each month, we share a story of small (or big!) moments from one… Read more »
August 2024 Advocate Spotlight: Heather Lease
We invite you to meet Heather Lease, nominated by Lead Educational Advocacy Specialist, Kristy O’Neal. Heather joined Child Advocates as a volunteer in 2021, and she’s served on six child welfare cases, one Justice-Involved Youth case, and one Gaining Opportunities for Achievement and Learning (GOAL) case! Heather is our only Advocate who is currently assigned… Read more »