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Judy Blissard has been an advocate for eleven years, and we are proud to honor her as the 2022 James A. Gwinn Volunteer of the Year for her tenure and dedication as an advocate.
We are proud to award Steven Kochvar as our 2022 Rookie of the Year! Steven has hit the ground running ever since he became an advocate in September 2021.
Child Advocates is participating in Giving Tuesday on November 30. On this global day of giving, we invite you to help us speak up for abused children in the Houston area. All of us have the potential to make a difference.
Herman's incredible work and commitment to 15-year-old Gregor makes him a wonderful recipient of our "Volunteer of the Month" award!
Stacy's incredible work and dedication to six-year-old Omari make her an incredibly deserving recipient of our "Volunteer of the Month" award!
Nolan's biological mother and maternal grandmother loved him dearly but struggled with substance abuse, putting Nolan’s life and health in jeopardy. Today, Nolan is thriving with his new, adoptive family.
Sandra was recently named our May ‘Volunteer of the Month’ because of her outstanding work and ongoing dedication as an advocate.
Take a look through the 2020 Annual Report to read all about the ways our incredible advocates and generous donors remained committed to Houston's abused children in what was a most unusual year.
Mimi's incredible tenacity and commitment as an advocate is why we recently named her "Volunteer of the Month."
Jeanne incredible work and dedication to three siblings make her an incredibly deserving recipient of our "Volunteer of the Month" award!
Kevin's passionate and dedicated work with the children he serves make him a wonderful recipient of our 'Volunteer of the Month" award!
Geri's care and commitment to the best future for the girls on her case are what make her an outstanding recipient of our January "Volunteer of the Month" award!
Child Advocates present the James A. Gwinn Volunteer of the Year and the Rookie of the Year to two deserving advocates.
Julie's amazing dedication as an advocate makes her a more than deserving recipient of our October "Volunteer of the Month" award.
Jennifer's incredible work and dedication as an advocate is why we recently named her our September "Volunteer of Month"!
Advocate Bridgett Matthes is recognized for her incredible work with Houston's abused children
Advocates, like Barbara, are committed to being a consistent presence for the children on their cases, serving the best interest of the child, and nothing else.
As an advocate of six children on five cases, Jeff is currently working with a 12-year-old boy. After three years as an advocate, Jeff joined the Board of Directors and helping us make an impact in our community.
How the Rothfelders stood by Jenny* during her time in foster care
One little boy finds a constant in the presence of his advocate
How our advocates are remaining committed to the children they serve
REQUEST A COURT APPOINTED ADVOCATE
You may put in a request of a court appointed advocate for any child/children currently in the temporary managing conservatorship of Harris County DFPS.
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You may put in a request of a court appointed advocate for any child/children currently in the temporary managing conservatorship of Harris County DFPS.
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REPORT ABUSE
To report child abuse, neglect or abandonment, contact the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline.
www.txabusehotline.org
1.800.252.5400
To report child abuse, neglect or abandonment, contact the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline.
www.txabusehotline.org
1.800.252.5400
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