News

Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, What are you doing for others? — MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.


Our news page showcases Advocate Spotlights, inspiring Hope in Action stories, and the latest updates from Child Advocates of Montgomery County. Stay informed about our efforts and the impact our Advocates are making in the community.

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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. This month, we invite you to meet 16-year-old DeAndre and Graham, his Justice-Involved Youth Advocate.

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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. This month, we invite you to meet avid reader, 17-year-old Navaeh, and Bianca, her Child Welfare Advocate.

Advocate Heather Lease

Advocate Spotlight: Heather Lease

Each month we profile one of our amazing Advocates. Meet Heather Lease. She volunteers in all three areas of advocacy: Child Welfare, Justice-Involved Youth, and Educational Advocacy.

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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. This month, we invite you to meet sixth grader Molly and Christina, her Student Success Advocate.

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News: Child Advocates Unveils New Brand Identity

Child Advocates of Montgomery County, a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to the welfare of children, is proud to announce a significant rebranding to reflect the broadening of its advocacy work. The organization’s scope of services has grown to encompass not only child welfare but also children in the juvenile justice system and those facing truancy challenges, as well as a burgeoning Trust-Based Relational Intervention® (TBRI) Community Education division. A new public-facing name and visual identity have been launched to align with these expanded efforts.

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Hope in Action: July 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. Please meet 15-year-old Dylan and Michelle, his Justice-Involved Youth Advocate.