Child Advocates of Fort Bend

Dr. Betty Baitland Named Child Advocate of the Year

Dr. Betty Baitland was honored last night as the Child Advocate of the Year for 2021 at Child Advocates of Fort Bend’s Volunteer Celebration at Sugar Creek Country Club. More than 220 volunteers, community partners and staff attended. “This advocate has gone above and beyond, and her actions will have long-lasting impact for the children we serve and for our community,” according to Child Advocates of Fort Bend Chief Executive Officer Ruthanne Mefford. “Betty has […]

Joining Forces to Fight Child Abuse: Child Advocates of Fort Bend hosts Annual Light of Hope Ceremony

Child Advocates of Fort Bend and the City of Richmond joined forces on Friday, April 1 to kick off Child Abuse Prevention Month with a fun, family friendly evening at Wessendorff Park in Richmond, complete with a movie, t-shirts and activities for the whole family. Child Advocates of Fort Bend Board President Nancy Olson welcomed everyone and thanked them for attending. Child Advocates of Fort Bend Community Outreach Coordinator Lindsey Castellanos shared some child abuse […]

Wanna Get Away? Child Advocates of Fort Bend is Offering a Unique Opportunity

Child Advocates of Fort Bend (CAFB) is auctioning off a unique travel opportunity for a 7-night stay at an Italian Villa. The catch? Travel dates are firm – May 21-28, 2022. The 6 bedroom completely renovated villa sleeps up to 12 guests and features a contemporary kitchen, luxurious bath suites and a large lap pool. Transport from Rome to Florence or other Italian destinations is easy. If you love Italy or are just looking to […]

Child Advocates of Fort Bend To Hold Light Of Hope Ceremony

Child Advocates of Fort Bend (CAFB) is asking the community to wear blue and join them at Wessendorff Park in Richmond from 6-8pm on Friday, April 1st to kick off April Child Abuse Prevention Month. “We’re teaming with the City of Richmond for a family fun night. Families are invited to join us for t-shirts, activities for the whole family, and a showing of Peter Rabbit 2. Now more than ever, we need to bring awareness […]

Child Advocates of Fort Bend Announces 2022 Gala Theme

Shown front row (L to R) are: Cookie Joe Arthur, Jeff Dodson and Ruthanne Mefford. Back (L to R) are: Chad Olive, Suzanne Whatley, Juli Fournier, Lori Bisewski, President Rick Bell, Leslie Woods, Paul Barnett and Carlos Perez. This is your chance to join Exchange Club of Sugar Land, OCuSOFT, Inc. and Child Advocates of Fort Bend in making a difference for children in Fort Bend County.

Exchange Club of Sugar Land and OCuSOFT, Inc. will be the Queen of Hearts Presenting Sponsors for Child Advocates of Fort Bend’s Through the Looking Glass Gala on Saturday, May 7, 2022. This fun, adult event will take place at the Sugar Land Marriott Town Square and will feature a live and silent auction, raffle, wine and gift card pulls. Michele Fisher will emcee for the 9th year and Johnny Bravo is joining as auctioneer for […]

Child Advocates of Fort Bend Named Beneficiary of Fort Bend Junior Service League Sugar Plum Market

Fort Bend Junior Service League (FBJSL) members recently presented a check for a portion of the proceeds of their recent Sugar Plum Market to Child Advocates of Fort Bend. The agency actively recruits and trains volunteers to serve in its Children’s Advocacy Center and as CASA Advocates who are appointed as Guardians ad Litem for foster youth. All CASA volunteers must complete 30 hours of pre-service training prior to being assigned to a child’s case […]

Child Advocates of Fort Bend Christmas Home Tour Starts Friday

Gearing up for the tour (L to R) are: Ashley Stephens, Nancy Dale, Teri Canal, Julie Steidley, Child Advocates of Fort Bend Events Specialist Tarina Sheridan, Michelle Cano, Mary Favre and Theresa Shmerling.

Homeowners and the 2021 Christmas Home Tour Committee are busy with final preparations for the 30th annual Child Advocates of Fort Bend Christmas Home Tour. Set for Friday, December 10 and Saturday, December 11, the tour will feature homes in Sienna, First Colony Sweetwater and Hillcrest Estates in Richmond. Tickets are available online at www.cafb.org and at several Fort Bend locations including the Randalls locations in Pecan Grove and on Highway 6 in Sugar Land. A complete […]

Partnerships Lead to Great Homes for Children: Child Advocates and Its Partners Celebrate National Adoption Day

Fort Bend County 328th and 387th and 505th District Courts Finalize 13 Adoptions The Honorable Judge Walter Armatys and The Honorable Judge Janet B. Heppard and The Honorable Judge Kali Morgan finalized 13 adoptions on Friday in celebration of National Adoption Day. An Additional 17 children were adopted out of the foster care system earlier this year. The Fort Bend County 328th, 387th, and 505th District Courts joined courts across the country in opening their doors on National Adoption Day […]

Child Advocates of Fort Bend and its Partner Agencies to Celebrate National Adoption Day, November 22

The Honorable Judge Walter Armatys and The Honorable Judge Janet B. Heppard and The Honorable Judge Kali Morgan Kick Off National Adoption Day to Help Finalize More Than 125,000 Adoptions Nationwide This Friday, the Fort Bend County 328th, 387th, and 505th District Courts are joining forces with courts across the country opening their doors on National Adoption Day to finalize adoptions of children from foster care and to celebrate all families who adopt. Here in […]

Child Advocates of Fort Bend Celebrates National Adoption Month

November is National Adoption Month, and Child Advocates of Fort Bend is celebrating and supporting the many families in our community who have welcomed a child into their home through adoption—with a special spotlight on adoption by relatives. “As advocates for the best interests of children in foster care, we at CASA have seen family take many forms. All loving families are beautiful,” said Ruthanne Mefford, CEO of Child Advocates of Fort Bend. When we […]