Life Changing Advocacy
Court-appointed advocates give a voice to children in foster care in Harris County (Houston, Texas) who have experienced severe abuse and neglect. They gather information and make recommendations to help judges decide what is best for each child.
Advocates are a consistent support and familiar face during this unstable time in a child’s life. Through their personal relationship with the child and extensive research on the family’s circumstances, they speak to the child’s best interests, helping guide the child into a safe, stable home.
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ORIENTATION Sign up for and complete an online, virtual or in-person orientation to learn more about the role. |
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APPLICATION Complete an application and pre-screening phone call. |
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INTERVIEW Come to our office for an interview with one of our team members. |
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TRAINING Attend and complete Advocacy University.* |
Advocates must be 21 years or older and undergo a background check. Having an active foster license or working for a similar agency is considered a conflict of interest.
*Child Advocates requests $25 for Advocacy University to offset the cost of training materials and meals provided.
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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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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