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THE NEED 3 OUR CHILDREN 7 OUR ADVOCATES 10 OUR DONORS 14 OUR FINANCIALS 19 OUR LEADERSHIP 20 HOW YOU CAN HELP 22
As we enter into our 35 th year at Child Advocates, I cannot help but reflect on the hours, people and time that brought us to this milestone year. In 2018, we served more children and welcomed more new advocates than we ever have. Your support and generosity allowed 888 advocates to provide a voice to 2,334 of Houston’s foster children. Our work is far from over though. The sad truth remains nearly half of the abused and neglected children in Harris County foster care are waiting for an advocate. More children are still in need of someone to speak up for them, someone to give them hope for a brighter, safer future. To meet these needs, our staff and our programs have grown. It is critical that we continue to expand our capacity to meet the needs of our community. In 2019, we will work to raise more funds and train more advocates so that we can bring hope to even more of the children who need us. And, while you might notice a few new programs in our organization, our mission is still the same―to mobilize court appointed volunteers to break the vicious cycle of child abuse, and to speak up for abused children who are lost in the system, guiding them to safe environments where they can thrive. Together, as the Child Advocates family, I know we will continue to grow and make a difference for abused children in our community. Every child deserves a safe place to call home. We will continue to do more until every abused child who needs an advocate has one.
Sonya Galvan, Executive Director
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BEING A FAMILY LAW JUDGE IS ONE OF THE HARDEST JOBS, BUT I LOVE WHAT I GET TO DO BECAUSE I GET TO HAVE YOU [CHILD ADVOCATES] IN MY COURT ROOM. JUDGE CHARLIE PRINE FORMER HARRIS COUNTY FAMILY COURT JUDGE
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The Need Every 8 minutes, a child in Texas experiences abuse or neglect. In 2018, 6,961 children in Harris County experienced such life threatening abuse or neglect that they had to be removed from their homes and placed in foster care. + Child iday Hol ’18 ty Par
Advocates trains everyday people to advocate for the best interests of these children in court so they can find safe, permanent homes as quickly as possible.
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Our goal is to give an advocate to every child who needs one. Child Advocates is appointed to serve as Guardian Ad Litem for the children we serve by a variety of courts in Harris County, but they primarily come from the three juvenile courts―313 , 314 and 315 . Any child th
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who is removed from their home because of an open CPS case is placed
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in the under the jurisdiction of one of these courts unless they have
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gone before another judge in the past for another matter. If they have
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previously been part of a child support case, divorce proceeding or other
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cases in the family courts and then come into CPS care, they return to the court of continuing jurisdiction.
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Approximately 80% of the children who died from abuse or neglect were not yet old enough for kindergarten.++
TEMPORARY MANAGING
PERMANENT MANAGING
CONSERVATORSHIP (TMC)
CONSERVATORSHIP (PMC)
When children have suffered life-
Children who are not returned to
threatening abuse or neglect, they
their parents or adopted during
are removed from their home by
the TMC phase remain in a foster
Child Protective Services (CPS)
home with the state named as the
and placed into a foster home.
permanent managing conservator.
These children will remain in a
This refers to children who remain
foster home with the state as the
in long-term foster care. There are
temporary managing conservator
no appropriate homes where the
until a Harris County judge
children can live long term, resulting
decides where the child will live
in frequent moves between foster
on a permanent basis. State law
homes and a lack of stability. Our
mandates a decision must be made
advocates visit the children monthly
regarding the child’s permanent
and attend court every six months
placement within 12 months of the
to report on the well-being of the
date of removal with the possibility
children. The primary purpose of
for two, six-month extensions.
an advocate on these cases is to
Our advocates are appointed to
ensure the children’s educational,
these cases the most and visit
psychological and medical needs
the children monthly, attend court
are being met while also planning
quarterly, prepare for trial and
for the children’s future needs.
search for permanent homes.
FIVE CHILDREN
die every day due to child abuse or neglect** 4
OUR PROGRAMS COLLABORATIVE FAMILY
DRUG COURT
DUAL STATUS
Children who remain in long-term
Drug Court (Family Intervention
This program focuses on “dually
foster care (PMC) with a high
Court/Infant Toddler Court) is an
involved” youth—those who are
risk of languishing in the system
intensive substance abuse recovery
concurrently involved in the child
vicious cycle of child
may be assigned a Collaborative
program geared toward drug addicts
protective and juvenile justice
abuse. We speak up for
Family Engagement team. CFE is
who are committed to recovery.
systems. The children on these
an integrated approach between
The primary goal of the program
cases need more attention than
abused children who are
Child Advocates and Child
is reunification of the children with
a typical case, since they face
lost in the system and
Protective Services. All groups
their parents. Drug Court works in a
criminal charges. Their advocates
guide them into safe
associated with the child’s case
team oriented approach to ensure
maintain their regular duties, while
work together to complete steps
the success of participants. The team
also keeping in communication
environments where they
of Family Finding. This differs from
consists of therapists, substance
with probation officers and criminal
the traditional PMC model where
abuse treatment providers, recovery
attorneys as well as attending
the work and results fall to one
coaches, employment assistance,
additional hearings for criminal
specialist. Open communication
CPS, Child Advocates, attorneys
matters. There are more people
and collaboration amongst the CFE
and judges, as well as, the Drug
to collaborate with, and more
team occurs with an emphasis on
Court staff. Child Advocates’ role
care needed to help our dual
utilizing the child’s advocate. This
intensifies on Drug Court cases. Our
status children get back on
approach models the need for a
advocates attend weekly hearings
track and find a stable home.
community of support around the
as well as visit with the children
children. CFE takes ‘finding of
twice per month. The children are
the family’ further by ensuring an
often returned home to their parents
authentic commitment from Child
sooner which means advocates
Advocates and CPS engagement
spend more time working with the
with found connections.
parents and children to ensure this is
ENGAGEMENT (CFE)
Child Advocates mobilizes court appointed
in the children’s best interest.
volunteers to break the
can thrive.
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I WAS THE FIRST OUT OF ALL MY SIBLINGS TO ACTUALLY WALK THE STAGE AND GET MY DIPLOMA. THE BEST THING THEY [CHILD ADVOCATES] DID WAS SHOW UP TO MY GRADUATION. DAMARIUS FORMER CHILD SERVED BY CHILD ADVOCATES
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Our Children While most young children spend their days playing with friends at school or
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making memories with their siblings, the children of Child Advocates sadly know a different reality. As victims of severe abuse and neglect,
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they are often found meeting with therapists,
adjusting to a new school or packing their things to move yet again.
CHILDREN BY AGE By giving an advocate to an abused child, we help them to have
49% 0–5
the childhood they deserve. Our children have someone by their side, someone who knows just what they need. When children move into a new foster placement, our advocates help them get settled. When they are struggling with intense emotions, their advocate supports them as they navigate these complicated feelings. And when an abused child finds a permanent home and begins to thrive, they often look to their advocate to celebrate. The children we serve are abused and neglected, but because of our court appointed advocates, they get to just be children, and move forward to a brighter future.
2% 18+ 30% 6 – 11
14% 12 – 15
5% 16 – 17
Young children are a uniquely vulnerable population. Approximately 80% of children who die from abuse and neglect are under the age of 4 years old.
CHILDREN BY ETHNICITY 20% Hispanic 12% Multiracial 2% Other
20% Anglo
46% African American
Minority children face significant disparity within the child welfare system. They are more likely to have longer placements and are less likely to receive comprehensive services.
CHILDREN BY INCOME 14% Very Low
1% High
81% Extremely Low
Researchers have long recognized that children living in families with limited economic resources are at the highest risk for abuse.
2% Low
2% Moderate
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TYPES OF ABUSE Emotional Abuse Sexual Abuse Risk Refusal to Accept Parental Responsibility
PMC to State with Termination
16 99 23 113
Physical Neglect
Abandonment
19%
PMC / JMC to Relative / Kinship / Foster
19%
1934 98 35
PLACEMENT AT CLOSE OF CASE Adoptive / Pre-adoptive Home
37% 22%
Own Home Relative
3%
PMC to State without Termination 391
Neglectful Supervision
45%
Nonsuit / PMC to Parent
Other
142
Physical Abuse
Medical Neglect
OUTCOME OF CLOSED CASES
19%
Foster Home
6%
10%
Aged Out of Care
1%
Other
6%
Refile
1%
Kinship
6%
Adoption Lifebook Program
2% 4%
Nearly 85% of children served by Child Advocates experience more than one type of abuse before entering the child welfare system.
On any given day, there are 4,000 children in foster care in Harris County. That’s more than any other county in Texas and more than 20 states.
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BEING A CHILD ADVOCATE FILLS A VOID THAT YOU DON’T EVEN REALIZE YOU HAVE IN YOUR LIFE…YOU’RE MAKING A POSITIVE CHANGE FOR MANY GENERATIONS TO COME, ONE CHILD AT A TIME. DAWN RODRIGUEZ COURT APPOINTED ADVOCATE SINCE 2000
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Our Advocates At the very heart of Child Advocates, you will find our advocates—the people who make us, us. Each advocate is an individual whose commitment to our mission is like no other. While they could spend their time in countless different ways, each one of them chooses to dedicate it to Houston’s abused children.
888 ADVOCATES 48,000 HOURS OF TIME
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After completing 30 hours of training and education, interviews and background checks, each advocate is matched with a case and a coordinator on our staff to guide them. They study the case file and begin getting to know the children in their care. Throughout a case, they spend time each month driving to visit their children, meeting with the parties of the case, working with their coordinator to understand the ins and outs of the child welfare system and testifying in court. But, our advocates do so much more. They dry tears and give hugs and throw birthday parties, too. Most importantly, they serve as a ‘constant’ person for the children to count on during this tumultuous time. Essentially, our advocates do whatever it takes to ensure that the needs of the children are being met while they are in care.
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The role of an advocate is more than a typical volunteer activity. Each of our advocates invests their energy, their time and their heart to ensure that the best interests of our children are being met.
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In 2018, these extraordinary individuals have given
Judges agree of the time with our advocate recommendations
consistently of their time for five years or more. Thank you for your continued service as a court appointed advocate. ADVOCATES BY AGE 20 Years or more
Mary Kae Dingler Chastiti Horne Linda Murphy Ellie Sweeney 15-19 Years
Laurie Boswell Adrian Broadway Zack Coapland Andrew Chu Bruce Edison Quinton Harp Renee Kariv Duane King Shephali Perkins Dawn Rodriguez Frank Rosie Helen Ross Les Schmaltz Wanda Williams 14-10 Years
Roxanne Barton Bertha Sturgeon Cabello Marcus Chery Becky Chmielewski Lee Ann Davis Debbie Dayton Erika De La Garza Cyndi Diller Kaija Emmons Al Gibson Sandi Greenstone Dave Gutacker Margaret Harlan Bob Kossman Lorna Muniz-Paz Heidi Obie
Cheryl Powers Julie Prunty Jill Ritter LaTasha Rothschild Judy Ruhlin Lyn Schmaltz Bernadette Session Sindi Sonnier Victoria Varner Scott Washburn 9-5 Years
Kimberly Anders Melissa Baldwin Brian Becker Clarinda Bell-Fletcher Judy Blissard Emilie Booth Sharon Boutwell Sarah Brock Suzanne Byerley Sandra Campbell David Callahan Kim Carter Cheri Castillo Moira Castro Millie Cerda Kristy Clark Kevin Cline Brandy Copley Beresford Clarke Kathi Davis Madeline DiFraia Sharon Dieringer Mabel Delgado Ashley Dominguez Caite Evans Nancy Epstein Ana Escalona
Pamela Fazzone Colette Fields Joubran Carolyn Ford Carolyne Fox James Frankowski Harit Ghelani Erin Givens Georgina Goodnight Terry Gray Chris Hale Maxine Heath Robert Heine Linda Heitzer John Hoffmayer Traci Jensen Lyn Jones Kendis Joseph Kalsey Jurick Nick Katz Suzette Kelly Tina Kirbie Florence Langford Pam Leighton Rowena Lewis June Lohman Virginia Lopez Tomie Magee Brian Mandell Sam Mar Bridgett Matthes Frances McAvoy Peggy McGrane Jessica Meers Jan Mendenhall Jane Middlebrooks Julie Morin Sandra Nassif Kristi Neal Laura Neilsberg
Joel Palfreyman Linda Plummer Joanne Plunkett Sarah Posey Leslie Powell Cathy Poye Ginny Price Michelle Proffit Susie Pummill Megan Raines Erika Ramirez Jo-Ann Reilly Diane Rifai Faye Riggs Courtney Satterwhite Lyndsey Sawyer Camella Schard Ashley Scheele Audrey Seals Jean Sindlinger-Callahan Duzi Sithe Jennifer Sizemore Sonia Sonnier Melinda Sturgess LeJoi Toliver Laura Torgerson Maude Trottie Tracy Tucker Linda Tyler Mitzi Ungerecht Leo Valk Sarah VandenBout Jolyn Welsh Coy Wheeler Mary Lee Wilkens Jacquelyn Winters as of 12-31-2018
24% 30 – 39
6% 70+
20% 50 – 59
19% 40 – 49
17% 60 – 69
14% 21 – 29
ADVOCATES BY ETHNICITY 4% Asian 12% Hispanic
17% African American
65% Anglo
2% Other
ADVOCATES BY TENURE 34% Less than 12 months
26% 12 – 24 Months
15% 25 – 36 Months
7% 37 - 48 Months
18% 49 Months or More
Houston is one of the most culturally diverse cities in the country, and our advocates can speak a total of 12 different languages, further ensuring that a child’s voice will be heard. 11
Child Advocates welcomed 302 new court appointed advocates to our family―a record for the most new advocates trained in one year. Damar Adhoch Jennifer Adrien Maria Ahmed Patricia Akinfenwa Deborah Alexis Kay Allen Shawanda Anderson Janie Arevalo Brandy Autrey-Turner Carol Bailey Beverly Bame Jana Barker Diane Barthlow Toni Baumann-York Sherry Beatty Ranjana Bedi David Begley Encarna Bermejo Meechell Bishop Eric Bivins Kari Bivins Kelly Boyd Karla Bozko Sandra Bretting Roxanna Brom Emily Bruch Rosa Brunson Betsy Bryant Elizabeth Bryant Kristen Buck Laurel Burrin Deniece Bushell Sarah Caesar Matt Caine Ignacio Carrion Ashley Causey Manny Chana Haizel Chapman Teresa Clark Dominique Colas Nancy Cole Michaela Conner Lesley Conway Robert Cooper
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Nancy Corbet Monica Cordova Amanda Crabtree Annette Craig Laura Crowell Danielle Cullen Jennifer Cunningham Andrea Curran Aditi Datar Chuck Davis Fred Davis Heather Davis Michelle Davis Cathleen Day Larry Dubose Ena Duhon Sumaya Dunkum Elizabeth Dupree-Kyle Maria Duran Pedro Duran Laneki Edmonson Melinda Elder Lysa Elkins Terri Elliott Lisa Erwin Claudia Escalante Lenny Esquivel Irene Estrada Chip Evans Stephanie Felix Lisa Fenn Clifton Files Steve Flores Prisca Franklin Shawne Frelier Bret Fugate Diane Gabaree Cameron Gallagher Veronica Gamino Jennifer Gangeri Brooke Garcia Rita Garrobo Hannah Gasper Arianna Gayles
Missy Gerondale Amy Ginder Monica Glenn Amanda Goldman Dinora Gonzalez Amanda Gordon Pam Green Rebekah Grelen Julie Gremillion Earnest Griffin Renee Guerrero Sheryl Gussett Aaron Hall Stephen Hallows Veronica Hamlin Cynthia Hammett Dever Hanchera Maria Happe John Harlan Allison Hartzell Catherine Hauck Rebekah Hayler Kate Hays Alaina Hebert Matthew Heckel Dwight Hembree Emily Herman Madelyn Herman Aida Hernandez Avry Hill Kerale Hill Victoria Hines Anita Hochman Deshonta Holmes Halley Homen Tracy Horn Sara Hudgens John Hundemer Suzanne Hunn Alexa Hunt Manik Husain Michelle Jackson Tanya Jackson Chelsey James
Hannah Janies Bob Jarynowski Tyeisha Johnson Brooke Jones Tracy Kapiloff Delany Kelly Emma Kennion Kristin Kerr Sarah Kidd Katie Kienstra Sandra Kim Sharon Kinder Kyeria Kingery Catherine Kinsey Charles Kiven Nichole Klawer Gary Korinsky Pam Lambert Lauren Leach Angela Lederer Lauren LeGros Denise Lewellen Myra Lewis Janet Lindley Kimberly Lomeli Cherylann Long Lindsey Longshore Shiwanna Love Dolores Lozano Gabby Lusk Randy Maduka- Okafor Marlena Majoie Troy Marrs Rita Martin Isabel Martinez Stacy Massey Porsche McAlister David McClain Ayse McCracken Grant McCracken Kevin McCullar Maria Medellin Jency Medrano Bijal Mehta
Imelda Mejia Lupe Melchor Lucitania Melo Patricia Mena Leslie Mendenhall Caroline Mermis Missy Meyer Kim Minton Kia Mitchell Amber Mohr Lacey Molina Taliah Molina Bonnie Moore Chanel Moore Kimberly Morgan Treena Morgan Stephanie Moritz Samantha Mosley Shakti Naidoo Zohra Nessary Erikah North Larisa Oberlies Monica Ochoa Nkechi Onyewuenyi Erin Orozco Tamara Page Kristin Palmer Priya Patel Annie Pati Susan Paul Tiffany Penner Mimi Peters Rodeliah Pitts Kelli Platt Nancy Pomeroy Kelsie Prevost Maritza Quintero Elizabeth Ramirez Nila Ray Courtney Reid Alma Reynaga Leslie Rich Linda Richardson Mary Robbins
Latondra Robertson Cedonial Robinson Briana Rodriguez Toshua Roeder Jodi Rook Dalencia Ross Shakeyra Ross Patricia Ruple Daria Russell Torri Russell Nancy Saad Attra Andrea Salazar Tiffany Sammis Della Sandler Titi Sanusi Jennifer Saucer Amber Schilling Stephanie Schirber Tanisha Scott Cynthia See Judith Seigal-Paine Michelle Selby Allison Serafin Juliana Serrano Suzi Shaber Rebecca Shanks Michael Sharp Summer Shaw Beverley Sherman Praneeta Shiwprasad Catherine Shrode Traci Shumaker Jennifer Simpson Brandi Smith Cheryl Smith Mary Sommerfeld Sandra Sosa Bonnie Spencer Laura Stasik Hannah Steen Larry Stein Lea Stephen Ashley Stotts William Strew
Ashley Sturdivent Patricia Sutton Mary Switek Kristin Tallackson Chenita Tayborn Ebhuoma Cheryle Thompson Betty Thottiyil Xina Togba Shonda Trishell Debby Tucker Randi Valderhaug Vincent Marissa Vasquez Vincent Velasquez Juliana Villacorta Amelia Vu Carolina Walker Kori Wallace Sorrell Warren Shari Watlington Yolanda Wesley Madelyn Wesolick Anne Wheeler Darren White Natalie Wilkins Michelle Williams Blake Wills Brittene Wilson Celine Wilson Paul Wilson Dilek Wise Carolyn Wood Dakota Woodall Jasmine Woods Julie Woods Kris Woods Michelle Yoder Amy Zaragoza Kim Zinnante
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I SUPPORT CHILD ADVOCATES BECAUSE I KNOW THAT IT WILL IMPACT MANY CHILDREN, EVERY DAY. PLUS, IT GIVES THE ORGANIZATION A STRONGER FOUNDATION TO CONTINUE THEIR WORK. DIANE RIFAI ADVOCATE SINCE 2009 AND MONTHLY DONOR
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Anadarko Petroleum Corporation Audi Central Houston Boeing Co. Mary & James Bratton The Gordon A. Cain Foundation CenterPoint Energy The Ting Tsung and Wei Fong Chao Foundation 22-42 CHILDREN FOR A YEAR Steven Cohn Anonymous Jeff J. Cotner The Ellwood Foundation Kimberly & Scott David Harris County Community Deacons of Deadwood Services Department Enterprise Holdings Foundation The Hearst Foundations Caroline & Jeremy Finkelstein* The Medallion Foundation, Inc. Terri & Terrence Gee Wyatt Foundation Grant Thornton LLP The Gregory Fund 10-22 CHILDREN FOR A YEAR George and Mary Josephine Anonymous Hamman Foundation Cathleen & Robert Davis Harris County Treasurer The Charles and Melissa Davis William E. and Natoma Pyle Foundation Harvey Charitable Trust Direct Energy Cherie & Alan Hassenflu The Marie M. and James H. H-E-B Tournament of Champions Galloway Foundation Traci & Derrick Jensen* The Hamill Foundation Margaret E. Kirby* Kristi & Dwayne Hyzak The Kirk Family Charitable Fund The Junior League of Houston The Kiwanis Foundation of Lisa Folloder & George W. Kaleh* Houston The Lyons Foundation M.D. Anderson Foundation John P. McGovern Foundation Kimberly & Sam Mar* N. F. Smith & Associates, L.P. Master Auto Service, Inc. Reuhl Family Foundation Brandi Maxwell* Simmons Sisters Fund The Florence and William K. Spectrum McGee, Jr. Family Foundation Texas Comptroller of Public Trini and O. C. Mendenhall Accounts Foundation Vacations To Go Michele & Shane Merz MRE Consulting, Ltd. 5-9 CHILDREN FOR A YEAR Night Court The Stanford and Joan Robert R. and Kay M. Onstead Alexander Foundation Foundation 43+ CHILDREN FOR A YEAR
The Brown Foundation Child Advocates Endowment, Inc. Elizabeth & James Taylor Texas CASA, Inc. Victims of Crime Act
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Every dollar helps give a voice to more abused children. Thank you to the over 1,500 donors who gave to our mission in 2018. We are grateful. Joy & Paul Posoli Leslie Powell* PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP Quanta Services, Inc. Leigh & Clinton Rappole* Republic Waste Services of Texas RMS Auto Care, Inc. Mary & Brad Robbins* Schlumberger The John T. Shea Charitable Foundation Silver Eagle Distributors, L.P. Angela & Mark Smith* Charles B. and Jean G. Smith Family Foundation Vivian L. Smith Foundation St. Martin’s Episcopal Church Theta Charity Antiques Show Dolly Dawson Thomas & Jeffrey Thomas* Suzanne Thomas* Nancy & Stephen Thorington* Ticket to Dream Foundation Twin Eagle Valero Services, Inc. Shelley & Scott Washburn* Wells Fargo The West Endowment Michelle & Lacy Williams* Robert L. and Barbara Zorich Family Foundation
Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC Bank of America Krista & Dan Borgen* Broadway Bank Sally & Vince Burkett* Harry S. & Isabel C. Cameron Foundation Janet Clark Elizabeth & Ray Cook Jane & Stephen Dabney* Laura & Ned Davenport Cynthia Diller Donne di Domani Association Florence S. Ducey Charitable Trust EQT Foundation Ernst & Young LLP ExxonMobil Foundation Fayez Sarofim & Company Beth & John Florence* Lisa & James Freeman Bill Goeke Colleen & Andrew Gold* Michelle & Buddy Gray* Charlotte & Nick Grindstaff Maxene & Mike Grove Carol & Frank Gruen* Halliburton Charitable Foundation Kelly Hawkins Michelle Hendry Karen & Craig Hill The Huffington Foundation Christine & Robert Jefferis 3-4 CHILDREN FOR A YEAR Edwin J. Jennings, III* Kathy & Kurt Adkins* Andrea & Roy Johnson AIG American General Erin & Michael Kimzey Alliant Group Florence & Thomas Langford Millie & Melvyn Anhalt* Jeannie & Nolan Lehmann* Archdiocese of GalvestonMary & William Livesay* Houston Lewis and Joan Lowenstein Armadillo Financial Partners, LLC Foundation Aparna & Manu Asthana MAXIMUS Foundation
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ABC Home & Commercial Services Accenture Natalie & Rishad Alikhan* AmazonSmile Foundation Angler Construction Carol & Bruce Appelbaum* Mary Lou & James Aylesworth* Fred Bandini* Mary & Marcellus Barone* Julia & Joseph Batdorf Beckwith’s Automotive Barbara & Marshall Bendalin* Paige & Wesley Bennett* Nancy & Terry Bertin* Emily Bhatti* Angela & Brett Bloch Becky Bordelon BP Ashley Brockette* Krisie & Steve Brown Jane & Ron Brownlee Melissa & Jonathan Byers* Pam & Mark Callahan Avery & Jason Carson* Francesca Cerrato* Kevin Chambers Coastal Securities / FTN Financial The Cockrell Foundation Bonnie J. Colhour Cornerstone Automotive -
Dairy Ashford Stephanie Coutinho* Chelsea & Taylor Cragin* Cheryl Cunningham Katie & Jai Daggett Emily Davis Sudha Desai* Lou & Roger Ebert Lesha & Thomas Elsenbrook Kaija Emmons* Nancy & Ronald Fischer* Gary L. Forbes* Ellie & Michael Francisco* James Frankowski Priscilla Fryer Robin & David Garrison* Manny Garza* Sherry & Charles R. Gordon* Grace & Jeffrey Graybeal Tiffany & Skip Guthrie Evelyn & Steve Harding* David Harkins Cheryl Harris* Donna & Michael Hemmi* Susan L. Hill* Houston Mortgage Bankers Association HSNI LLC IBM Employee Services Center Indo-American Charity Foundation Itzy’s Auto Repair Service Deborah & Curtis Jaska* Elizabeth Jones* Grace Justin* Kendra Scott Design, Inc. Krav Maga Houston Kay & John Krebs* Kroger Food Stores Jerri & Scott Lamb Lana Unlimited Co. Angie M. Lapp-Briones Lillian Kaiser Lewis Foundation Jessica M. Ludwig Manousso Mediation and Arbitration, LLC Carl Masterson Mattress Firm Tina & Patrick McClellan* Abigail & William McDonald Gia & Antonio Merlo Merrill Lynch & Company C. Wayne and Patricia J. Miller Foundation Reena Moore Gaby & Jesse Morris Sandra & Antoine Nassif* Katherine & Johnny Nevarez* Jo Anne & Paul Nick* Phillips 66 Diane & Charles Pormann
Ginny & Floyd Price* PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP Megan & Jarrod Raines Donna Ratliff* Susan & James Riley* Barbara Springer & Clay Robinson Suzanne & Scott Ronne* Jo Ann Rothfelder Catherine & Mitch Rotter* Peter Ruddy Frank B. Rynd* Allison Sacco Priscilla P. Saunders* Rosemary & M.K. Schatzman David Selsky Shell Oil Company Thomas Scott & Elise Smith Family Fund Jeanne Sommerfeld St. James Presbyterian Church Celina Q. Stabell Pamela & Ronald Sterlekar* Lisa Swalm Frantz TAM International Target Frances & Paul B. Terry* Therapy Hair Studio Kenneth F. Thompson* Laura & Kevin Tiernan Tootsies United Way of Midland County USD Group LLC VAHLE, Inc. Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program Amanda Verell* Amy Voss Jennifer Bruton & Suzanne Wager Glenda & Eric Wehner Whataburger Ann & Phil Wilkerson Amy & Leyton Woolf* 1 CHILD FOR 3-5 MONTHS
Alisa Absmeier Shannon Addison Aetna Foundation, Inc. Joyce A. Antes Sara & Lee Beckmann* Lauren Biggs Mary & David Bock* Rachel & Sean Boutros Claudine & George Boutros Katherine & A.J. Brass Anne H. Bushman* Andrea Carmona Cason Graye Homes Kay Champiomont
Rad 80’s attire at the Pull for Kids!
Angels of Hope honoree, Brandi Maxwell witH chairs, Laura Davenport and Nadine Boutros
Nearly 70% of our annual budget comes from donations made by individuals, companies, organizations and foundations. We rely heavily on private giving to fulfill our mission.
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Pull for Kids Classic Our signature fundraiser is a casual event. Last year, this two-day event was chaired by Traci & Derrick Jensen and honored Direct Energy.
Angels of Hope Luncheon and Fashion Presentation Hosted by the Friends of Child Advocates, this annual event kicks off the holiday season. Chaired by Laura Davenport and Nadine Boutros, the 2018 luncheon honored longtime supporter, Brandi Maxwell.
Houston Children’s Festival For 30 years, the Houston Children’s Festival has been supporting Child Advocates’ mission. For one special weekend each spring, downtown Houston is filled with 50,000 guests.
Superhero Run Our 5K race and 1K kids’ fun run is a family-friendly event we host each fall. Superheroes of all ages show up to help us give a voice to Houston’s littlest victims.
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Jerry Chandapillai* Jereann & Robert Chaney Donae Chramosta Valerie & Christopher Cipriano Mary & Joseph Colaco* Cornerstone Automotive-Wilcrest Kaley & Alan Crane Joann & William Crassas Barbara J. Davis* Marcel P. de Hoog Elizabeth & Anthony DeLuca Lauren Epley Lisa & Charles Fenn William Fitts Evelyn Fluellen Gallagher Benefit Services Kathryn M. Galt Robin C. Gibbs Missy Glass Aundrea & Joe Gulley Summers Halgren Julie Haralson Sandra Hardilek Nathan Hartshorne* Thomas F. and Catherine Mary Hastings Foundation Toby B. Helfand* Regay Hildreth Christine & Ty Hoffer Leslie K. Hollingsworth Kathryn & Alton Honeycutt* Gail C. Hunter Gwendolyn A. Huskey Alicia Jachmich Jenna Jackson Bridget & Al Jensen Kelly & Scott Jones* Heidi & Anthony Kaim Shae Keefe Jason Klein Lamar Rental Properties, Inc. Patty Larason Sharon & Howard Laster Lynda Lighthouse Transier Audrey T. MacLean* Andy Marlatt Roy A. Marsh Paula & John Hansen Melissa & Thomas McCaffrey* Ayse & Grant McCracken* Laura McNear Bobbi Jo & Chad Miller Carole Minor & Jack Steltzer* Mary & Walter Mischer* Julianna Moorad Pinki & Paul Moore Corey & Judith Mordacz Julie & Thomas Morin* National Association of Professional Mortgage Women
National CASA Association Tar Patel Amy & James Pavlik Stephanie & William Perkins Pfizer Foundation Matching Gifts Program Pierpont Communications, Inc. Nancy & Robert Potter Cathy & Lee Poye* Marni and Morris Propp II Family Foundation Ragin Cajun Asha Ramgulam* Stephanie & Magnus Rayos Marla Reade Susan & Barrett Reasoner Angela Reese Maria S. Rivera Vicki Rizzo Ellis Rudy* Randi Schieber* Angela & T. J. Schwartz David Schwarz Mary Lou & John Sion* Jan C. Sizer Barbara & Louis Sklar Terrance & Patricia Smith Alicia Smith Merrie Brucks & Richard Snodgrass* Sinthia & Michael Sonnier* St. Theresa School Jenee & Nikolaos Stefanakis* Stewart Title Constance Tran-Tsakiris Rebecca Tripathy Teresa & Robert Trout United Airlines Debbie& Thomas Weil* Jessica Willey Daniel Yate 1 CHILD FOR 2 MONTHS
Cissy Abel ABM Industries Radha Ahya Albertson’s Melissa & Guy Aldrich* Elizabeth & Daryl Allen Seth S. Allen* Orlando Alvardo* Lee & Robert Ardell* Marla Atkinson* Sherril Barker Michael & Bevin Barrett Ariel Bass* Kari & Darren Bean Amy P. Beasley Bryan K. Benolt Alice & Ralph Berkman
A. Marltza Bernal-Mora Sheila & Jeff Birmingham Deena & Lawrence Blackburn Amanda Blackwell Laurie G. Boswell* Patricia Bourlon Mary Boynton Boynton Plastic Surgery Brentwood Baptist Church Amanda & Troy Bringle Jan & Adrian Broadway Roxanna Brom Dolores & Craig Brooks* Farrah Brown Amanda Bryan Courtney Brynes Ronald Bryski Wendy & Cade Burks David Bush* Butler-Cohen LLC Sharon & Barry Campbell* Tammy Campbell Melanie Carter Dolores Cavatore Charities Aid Foundation of America Caroline & Samuel Chase Michael Cieslak Holly & Thomas Clark* ConocoPhillips Company Leigh & Ray Cook Russell Corgey Amanda & Brian Cox Joanna Cramer* Deana & Todd Crawford Jeff Cristee Julie & H. Markley Crosswell Kathryn Crowder Kelly & Matthew Cubbage Deborah & Wayne Culver Sharon & George Cunningham* Sveta Darnell Dorothy C. Davisson Deborah & Peter Dayton* Jennifer & Michael Dean* Carla & Michael Deavers* Marcela Descalzi & Fernando Brave Anna & Michael Desormeaux Daphne & Ronald Dickerson Mary Kae & Craig Dingler* David Draper Christy Duggan* Melissa & Rob Duncan EcoLab Angela England Aletha & Gerald Evert Raga Fahmy Feldman Family Gift Fund Jacquelyn Ferrara
Janet & Malcolm Fitzgerrell* Judy & Tom Fogelsong Vesta & Pedro Frommer* Brent Fry* Jacqueline Furlow GA Group, Inc. Nancy & C. M. Gaines Micheal Garren John Gibson* Letitia P. Goodwin Audrey & David Gow Paul Grabowski* Grace United Methodist Church Evelyn & John E. Granahan* Jennifer Gravenor Heather Gray Catherine Green Sandra & Robert Greenstone Stephanie Greer Nellie P. Grose* Vickie Guerin* Sandra Haddad Julie & Victor Harris Sandra & Dave Hart Deborah S. Hartsfield* Peggy & Adam Heatley Carrie Hendricks-Helm & William Helm Wendi Herring* India Hicks Holman Fenwick Willan USA LLP The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa Amanda Hughes Memorial Hermann Health System - Managed Care Kerry J. Humphrey* Jennifer & Kyle Hunt Rebecca Hunt Joanne Jarvis Hayley Jaska* Sabina Jasso Jemille Javier Susan Jensen Erin & Troy Johnson Jamie L. Johnson Shamika Johnson Scott Jones* Patty & Neil Kallmeyer Joan & Marvin Kaplan Geraldine G. Karkowsky Barbara Kelly Sippi Khurana Patricia A. King Allison Knight Amy Krasner Julianne & Chris Kugle Marc Kutner Trish & Jay Kyle Elena Lacouture Kathryn Ladner*
Nancy & Theo Lawrence Josselin Legeay Patricia & Richard Legler* Carol Limperos Janet & James Lindley Michelle Lindsley Carrie & Brent Lium Becky Livingstone Sonya & Alan Lloveras Stacy L. Lord Lyn-Cal LLC Debbie Mack Ann & Rodney Malcolm Mike J. Manchester Joan Manel Maria Manrique-Henning Caroline S. Marciano Deborah & Vidal Martinez Diana Martinez* Diana & Joseph Mattingly* Lisa & Joseph Matula Melinda McAlister Suzanne & Patrick McAndrew* Lynette McCadden Ginnie McConn Aileen & Andrew McCormick* Ann Marie McCormick* Bertha McCue* Lauren McCulloch MCD Partners Jennifer McDonald Brandan C. McGaughey Mary Lynn McKeown* Tracy & Randall McMullen Julie & Doug McNee Elizabeth Meacham Lance Menster Sherry & Gerald Merfish Rachel & Jacob Meyer Marjorie Meyer* Brenda Michalik Laurel Midani Jane & David Middlebrooks Sherry L. Miller James Miller* Tina Miller Kate Mittelholzer Lorraine & David Monk Jerri D. Moore Cristian Moreno* Thomas Morin Stephanie P. Moritz Linda & William Murphy* Priscilla Nance* Jan & Joseph Napoli* Amanda & David Nathan* Thomas & Vicki Nelson Derek Nelson Karen & Mark Newell* Linh Nguyen
Karen Sachar & Jonathan Novitsky Amanda & Jerffey Oakley Nancy & Mike Odell* Ray Oppman Leligh & Michael Osina Janna Oswald Gaby Owen Rebecca & Donald Page Kristin Palmer Mary Parchman Karen & Mark Parsons Koshik Patel* Annie Pati Sandy Patout Allene Pennington* Tasha Picciarelli Amy G. Pierce Jennifer Pinkerton Vicki & John Piper Pledgeling Foundation Paula Plummer Tony & Melinda Pool William Powar Lindsey & Matthew Powell Irving & Paula Pozmantier* Phyllis & Vic Prange Maricela Prayther Julie Preston Elizabeth Price Julie & Kevin Prunty Katherine Putnam Mary Kay & David Quackenbush* Ashley E. Quinn Rachel & Bill Reedy Mary A. Regan Costanza Restrepo Meredith Rice* Ashleigh & Donald Rickertsen Susan & Kevin Roach* Tonja Rodriguez* Anne & Joseph Romano Frank & Monica Rosie Karen & Gary Ross Jennifer & Matthew Rosser Alisa & Richard Rowe Lisa Roy Peta Rubenstein Rhonda Rubinstein Joyce Sandweiss Stephanie Scheyer Deborah Schliesser Colette & Frederick Schneider* Charles Schwab Sue & Bob Schwartz* Chalon Fontaine & Robert Seale Alaina Segovia Naila Seif Barbara Reid & Dan Seilheimer* Vanessa & Perry Sendukas
Lavette & Tommy Simpson David & Cindy Sloan Claire Smith Keith Solomon* Solomonswann International Elizabeth Stein & Andrew Stackel* Barbara Steen Janis & Scott Stevenson* Lisa & Dean Strauser* Mary Nell Suell Martin Susmel Elizabeth Sweeney* Mark S. Swerdlin Hisayo Tauchi Cheryl Terry Joe Thayer Nancy & Peter Thompson Ann & Gerald Thurmond David Troha United Technologies Carol & Herman Vacca* Sonya Valia Hallie A. Vanderhider Regina Vaughn Megan Vondra Janet & Fred Wahrlich Johnny B. Walker* Margaret & James Walker* Janice Warren* Darlene & Jerry Warring* Lisa & Stephen Watson Kimberly Watson* Linda and D.C. Weiss* Denise & Travis West* Willliam B. Westcott Nancy & Joseph Wheeler J Coy Wheeler* Anne Whitlock Kay H. Williamson* Charloette & Blake Wills* Todd and Melissa Winget Jacee Wolf Jacqueline & John Wright* Monique Nolk & Michael Yates Greg & Nancy Young Teresa & John Zacharias Janell Zeug & Michael Galvan* 1 CHILD FOR 1 MONTH
Erika Allen Melanie J. Alo* Tania Amin-Javaheri AT&T Yasmin & Amor Atasi Christine Attar James Von Atzingen Autoworld Galleria, Inc. Ryan Azios Cindy Bair*
Melissa & Bill Balleza* Teri Banks Tonya Barnett* Brandy Bielik Joanna Bird* Lisa Bisceglia Tiffany Black Christine Blitz Elizabeth & Don Blome Karen Bloomfield Bernadett Booker* Susan & James Boone Emilie Booth Linda & Andrew Bosarge Kelly Boyd* Julie& Robert Brann Monica Brauchle Sandra & Roger Bretting Meredith Brister Catherine C. Brock Joanne & Donald Brodsky Peter Browne Rosa L. Brunson Allyson Buckner* Bobbie B. Burnett Catherine Callaway Cleo Y. Campbell* Gerlinde & Joseph Carey Julie &Terry Carius Nancy & Daniel Carlson* Melanie Cashat* Aline Castellano Rose Chen Teresa Clark Mathilda Cochran* Jay E. Cohen Emily & Kenneth Cole* Sharon Collins Mary H. Cooksey* Connie & Bill Cox* Mary & John Craddock Molly & James Crownover Melissa Cunnyngham Andrea & Tom Curran Cycle Bar VINTAGE PARK Courtney & Marc Danile Carly & Robert Darnell Andrea Davidson Shirley & Richard Davis Debra Davis Conchita L. De La Garza Christine De La Garza Delora E. Deans Kimberley DeGennaro John DeGregorio* Todd A. Deiulis Caryn DeSanta Erin Dickerman Christin Dietze Wanara Dupre
Danielle Durocher* Margot & M. R. Dussler Elizabeth A. Eichelberg Melissa Eisenberg Barbara L. Eldridge* Diane Erbstoesser Lenny M. Esquivel Margo Evans Exelon Corporation Tommy R. Z. Fadal* Marzi Faemizadeh Mary Sue Fairchild Annie Falcon Don’t Feldman Linda & Darrell Fields* James E. Fischer* Katherine Flanagan Elizabeth & Scott Fordham Barbara & Anthony Franchina Ralph Frankowski* Emily Friedlander* Boby Fussell* Lara & Jason Gaines Jennifer & Franco Gangeri John Garcia Anu George* Harriet Gertner Aisha Ghuman Debra & Thomas Godbold Connie & Kurt Goedecke Grace Fellowship United Methodist Church Romenia & Earnest Griffin Marilyn Guion Terry Guyton* Frances Hall* Nancy L. Hall Lee Hall* Brooke & Derek Halverson Erin P. Hamilton* Margaret & Pat Harlan Carolyn & Quinton Harp* Lisa Harris* Clifford Harrison Alexandra Harrison Cherry Hartig* Janet & Matt Heath Matthew Heckel Emily Herman Paul Herrera* Nakia Hillsman Duong Ho* Jana Hobbs Jennifer Hoff Haley Hollis Grace & Rocky Holmes* Maureen Holt Honeywell International Charity Matching Houston Event Photos
Britt L. Howard Kali & Brian Hyde Maryury Iglesias Charlene & Earl Ingle Beverlie & Christopher Jahnke Bertha Jamison* Jason Cantrelle State Farm Insurance Ann Marie Johnson Kelly Johnson Brittany Johnson Vicki Johnson Lanson B. Jones Melissa & Scott Jones* Lisa Jones Elsa Kapitan-White & Eric White Samuel E. Karff* Justin Keiter Jacquelynn Kelso* Emma Kendrick* Taylor L. Kilway Deborah & James Kimball Sharon & Stuart Kinder Jennifer Lahad Cheryl & Christopher Larkin Daniel Lathen Cindy & Joseph Lattanzi Coby Lazarine Hwei Lewinski Shannon & Mark Leyerle Marjorie & Charles Lieder* Elizabeth E. Longoria* Susie Lott* Stephen Love* Melanie & Charles Lowther* Joe Lucia Shelley Ludwick Lauren Lukefahr LuLaRoe Fashion Mama M Wiesenthal Mens Collection LLC Tanya Macedo Kemp Maer* Joan & Luke Mandola Susan & Larry Maple Kristina & Jason Marsack Bridgett & Mark Matthes Lesley Maxfield Gail Mayers-Tran Amy & Daniel McCluskey Heather A. McConnell Robert McEvoy Margaret McGrane* Jessica McKelvey Adrian Medina Tina Melo Laura A. Menard* Carol C. Moffett Ellen & William Morris Don Moser* Gail & Reva Nathanson
Kristi & Keith Neal* Robin & Derek Nelson Rebecca Nesmith Dai Nguyen Angela Nichols Bruce Nickell Richard E. Norris Heidi & Spencer Obie Sandy & Michael O’Connor Gabriela Owen Nancy Pate Payal Patel Julia Romero Peter Suzanne & Jon Peters Mitsuko & Antony Peters Robin & David Pfeifer* Etta Pickett* Elsa & John Piekielniak David A. Pierce Lynn Pinkerton* Richard A. Plessala* Casey & Justin Pollard Janice Epstein & Michael Poplack Veronica & Marcus Pullicino Christi Quinn Mary Ralya Gretchen Reed Joanna & Donald Reid* Mildred Reitman* Daniel Reyes* Anne C. Rice* Mindy & Connor Riseden* Jacquelyne M. Rocan Thomas Roger Marlene Rubin Erika Salazar Kyttie & Lawerence Sanford Cletiame Santana Latasha Saylor Concetta Scerbo Joyce & Arthur Schechter* Jana E. Schey* Marilyn & Lester Schmaltz Elizabeth Hanks & Steven Schroder Andrea & Charles Seay* Michelle & Mitch Selby Bernadette L. Session* Ann Sever Lisa & Phillip Sharp Scott Shuman Suzanne Silvers Peggy A. Simon* Joseph P. Small Kisha Smalls Anne Smith Cheryl Smith Brian Spack Kile & Zachary Spelz Michele Stanley
Jessica Starkschall Erica & Brett Steil Lisa Stephens Courtney & Christiaan Stevens* Samantha & James Stinson Tricia Streitmann Suzanne Suter Gail & William Taber Katarina Tehlirian Susan & James Thompson Ronda & Eric Thompson Franceen & Peter Thompson Janis L. Thompson Jacalyn Tingle Xina & Erastus Togba Brooke Tolle Sarah Toy Marie & Edmunds Travis* Heather & Anthony Tripodo Emily Trout & Mark Ellenberger* Monica Tschen Joe Tuffly William Vogel Jennifer Bruton & Suzanne Wager* Brenda J. Wales Crystal Walsh Priscilla & Gerald Weeden* Jason J. Wehausen Lois Wendte David Weygandt Sally & Darren White Kelly & David Wightman David L. Williams Wanda M. Williams Winograd Apps, LLC Deborah & Jon Woods Justin Woolf Cindy & Gary Wylie Toni Baumann-York & Patrick York Shannon Young Phyllis A. Zendejas Bret Zorich Georgiana & Alfred Zustovich* 1 CHILD FOR 1 TO 30 DAYS
Lynn & Philip Abrams Constance Acosta Lauren Alff Sarah Allen Allstate The Giving Campaign Ruth & Jack Alpert* J. Alston* Elizabeth & Ed Altman Nicholas Alvarado* Mark Apolant* Erika Arguelles* Jennifer N. Arizpe* Susana Arredondo*
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Malena Atack* Nancy & Daniel Baines Lauren Bair* Raymond Balch* Sabiha & Mohammad Bari Peyton Barrier Autumn Bay* Lauren Becker Nancy & Robert Benjamin La Bernard Rachelle Bezner Shelley Black Braelyn Blair* Carlos Blandino* Karen Blue Marvin R. Blum Bradley Blunt Boller’s Carpet Cleaning Inc. Travis Bonner Hannah Bookout* Amanda Boquist Chantal Bossert Sharon Boutwell Sylvester Bowden Frank Braman Chelsea Branch Ana Briceno & Juan Caldentey Marivic & Robert Brook Amber S. Brown* Chiffon Brown* Casey Brown Lindsay Buckenham Jessica Burch Monica & Ben Burleson* Ruby Burns Tara Caldwell Beth Calhoun* Kristen Calhoun Nakedra Campbell Cynthia Canevaro Maria T. Cano* Frank Carosella Mary Grace & David Carter Kimberly K. Carter* Loyce Cashat* William H. Caudill* Milagros M. Cerda* Kevin Charles Claudia Christin
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Elizabeth Cloud Robert Cobb Lisa & Jim Cohen Julie Collado* Charlie’s Collectibles Linda Conley* Margaret Cook Margaret & David Cooney* Shayna W. Cooper Leslie Cordova Yvonne & Rufus Cormier Carmen Corral Devin Cosart Brian Cote Heather J. Cox Marshia Cox* Steven Cox* Heather Croy* Amy Cui Laura Daley Paul Dalton Diane Darbonne Karen Davis Alicia & Arthur De Leon William D. Dodson Vicky Dominguez Cassi & Matthew Donovan Ellen K. Dorfman* Diane Dover* Stephanie & Timothy Downing* Brandon Drake* Robyn & David Drake* Sharon & Lance Dreyer Clarice & Stephen Droughton* Elizabeth Dudley April Duerson Charles Dupre Annette Dziabiak* Carolyn Eaglin Emerald Ealy* Kelli & Jacob Eberhart* Reva & Bruce Edison Linnie & Charles Edwards Robert R. Elliott Piffany Ellis* Laura Estephan Yuraima Estevez Rhoda K. Ferris Marlene & Alan Finger
Amy K. Fisher Tuyet & Robert Fite* Carolyn Flipp Beseda & Henry Beseda Lisa Fraase Renette Franklin* Shawne & Andrew Frelier Barbara Freund Victoria Fry Brenda Furman Patty Gage Lucy Garza Pablo Geralnik Harit Ghelani Nora Gibbs* Todd D. Gill Kimmie Gillespie Jane M. Gillis Goldman, Sachs & Company Jeryl & Jeffrey Golub Javier Gonzalez* Jorge Gonzalez* Efrain Gonzalez Joe B. Goolsby Harvey Graeve Susan B. Green Colby Guinn* Kelli Guss Kathy & Denny Hager Carole & John Harlan Leah Harris Colleen & Christopher Hart Kristi Hatfield Derek Heckman* Kathryn Hennington Christina Henriquez* Alfonso Hernandez* D. L. Hickman Lesli Hobek Anita Hochman* E. Annette Holmes Hometrust Mortgage Company Christine & Hunter Howard* Robin & Gilbert Howell Katie Howell Bobbi & Merwin Hoyt, Jr. Cheryl & Steven Hultquist Westin Humble Thalia Huynh*
Hygienitech Houston LLC Talia Iffergan Impact Group Deborah Jackson Ginger Jacobs Charlene G. Jameson Samantha Jarvis T-na A. Johnson River Johnson Vicsandra & Darren Jones Kimberly M. Jones Jennifer Kahlden Mary Anne Kannard Tami L. Karaffa Renee & Itzhak Kariv* Bernice C. Kaufman Gillian Keener Hillery Keith Ethiopia Keleta Janice L. Kelly Elenor & William Kennedy* Christina & Aashish Khaladkar Joyce King* Glenda & Daniel Kirshbaum* Rhonda Klaus* Brenna Kody Adelene M. Konieczny Noelle Kuehn Katie Kyle* Althea Lacewell* Beverly Lalka* Pam & Alan Lambert* Sarah Lange Vivian Langford Kathryn Laughlin* Xuan Le* Harriet Leavell Alicia Lee* Jane Lee Judy & Frank Lee Gwen & Richard Lilliott* Mary & Jimmy Lindsey Casey Little Eboni Littlejohn Sara Lloyd Pamela S. Longley Lynne & Maurice Lorenz Loudis Family Fund Melissa Lovett
Linda & Paul Lynn Stephanie & Bryan Magers Sharon W. Maguire* Nancy Mariaca* Anya Marmuscak* Wendy R. Martin Sadie Martinez Martha L. Martinez Gomez* Nancy Mathé Kirby Matthews* Mike & Deanna Mays Christopher McCowan* Maria McDonnell Leslie McGonigal McGovern Medical School Jean & Jim McGowan Robin McGowan Patricia & James McGrew* Victoria & Robert McMahan* Glenda McNair Ian Mcpherson Luz M. Mejia Nicolo Messana Dorothy & Dennis Meszaros Andrea Meyer Michael Michael Madison & William Middlebrook* Cioconda B. Molina Erin Montgomery Misty Moon-Harty* Maria Moore Ann Mossey Judy Mousa Sarah & Noel Naranjo Melissa B. Neiser Lucy Netherton Krystal Newman* Joy Noble* Daniel Norman* Dania & Benjamin Northcutt Anita Nunez* Catherine B. Oliver Sean O’Neal Tammy Orozco Lisa Padilla* Bill Paul Megan Pence* Charlotte & Jeffrey Pendergraft* Lorin Perez*
Sarah Pesek* Caroline Jason Peters Denise & Craig Peterson* Shirley Petty Chase Philpot Malisa Pierce Laura Pollard* Emily & David Price Belinda Price Keenisha Protho* Faizah Punjwani* Julie & Robert Quillen Ruth & Trevor Rabie Leah Ragiel Suzanne Ragsdale John Rangel Vianey Rangel Sue Ellen Rangel Daniel Rayburn Joy & Geoffrey Reading* Laura & Joel Reese Ellen W. Rienstra* Megan Riettini Edna & Drew Robins Sabrina Robles* Luzann & Steven Rodriguez Oleksandr Romanyuk Katy Rothfelder* Kurt Rowley* Rachel Royal Maidie Ryan Crystal De Los Santos Jennifer & John Saucer Craig A. Scharton Elyssa Schnurr Isabelle & Glen Schorr Mathew Schrull Elizabeth & Herb Schulze O. L. Scott Kelly Scroggins Shabnam Shababi* Jennifer Shakra Robin Slusher* Quana & Michael Smith* Cynthia Sorensen Susan Speert & Stephen Hanrahan* Rita & James Spencer* Claudia A. Spofford
Geneva D. Statin Aleisha Stamps* Karen & Al Stansbury* Sybil Starling Hannah Steen Felicia Stephens Elizabeth G. Stock Margaret & Scott Stone* Leslie & Calvin Stone* John Sullivan* Brittany Swain* James Switzer* Melissa Tabin Phyllis S. Tanksley Sam Taylor Sharmia Thomas* Virginia Thomas Betty B. Thompson Nadia Troutenko Marina Trujillano Virginia Turner Brittany Vanek & Nathan Goodwin Esmeralda Vargas J. Verghis Veronica Villegas* Randi Valderhaug Vincent Dorothy & Herschel Vinyard* Kathleen Walker* Robin Ward Cassandra Warren* Ruby Washington* Cayla Welsh Danielle Whitmire Susan Wiley Rodney H. Williamson Kennedi Wilson* Brittene Wilson* Meredith Winczewski Catherine & David Wintz* Sharon & Mark Wise* Deidra Wright* Wang Ying Julie Yosowitz Schneider Teresa A. Zarsky * Indicates those companies or individuals who contributed to the 2018 Heroes Society Annual Giving Fund.
81¢ OF EVERY DOLLAR DIRECTLY SUPPORTS OUR MISSION
The Bernie Powell Legacy Society
CURRENT LEGACY SOCIETY MEMBERS
honors those supporters who have made a legacy commitment to Child Advocates. By planning a gift as part of your overall estate and financial plans, you will allow us to continue to speak up for abused children who are lost in the system for years to come. With your gift, you will also receive substantial tax and financial benefits and join a group
Mary Ainslie David Baird Jeff Cotner Jane Dabney Cathleen & Bob Davis Judith & Tom Farrell Maria & Rex Grey Kay & Hub Hawthorn Betty Joe Haynes Edwin Jennings Lucile Melcher Alice Minatra Alison Comstock Moss Susan Patterson Bernie & Ed Powell Mary & Brad Robbins Lorri & Jim Sloan Swalm Foundation Nancy Thorington Lynda Lighthouse Transier
2018 Finances REVENUE Contributions..........................................................................................$
2,441,904
Financial Assistance........................................................................$
1,893,150
Special Events net of $254,464 in event expenses..............$
1,098,375
$
Other.............................................................................................................
5,041
Total.............................................................................
$
5,438,470
EXPENSES
of outstanding individuals who are
Community Services ......................................................................$ 3,437,832
making a lasting difference in the fight
Professional Education and Training.................................$ 1,062,097 Management and General ........................................................$ 555,477
against child abuse.
Fundraising...............................................................................................$ 532,032 Total Expenses........................................................$ 5,587,438 Net Surplus / (Deficit).........................................$ (148,968) Ch Mil erie H gif lie a asse n ts n fo halt flu ro a w ur r ap nd chi pin g ld re n
Joy Posoli & Mary Nell Suell at the Angels of Hope Luncheon
4% Corporations & Organizations 5% Child Advocates Endowment 14% Individual Support
24% Special Events
David Eddy Quack De L e at ou os Santos nbush, r Vol untee and Bill L ivesa r y Recep Apprecia tion tion
1% Places of Worship
33% Federal, State, Local & CASA Assistance
19% Foundations
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Houston’s abused and neglected children. In that time
David Winn EXEC UT I V E CO M M I TT E E
Eddy De Los Santos, Nominating & Governance Georgina Goodnight, Program Jeff Manley, Endowment Joy Posoli, Development Brad Robbins, Strategy & Information Josh Smith, Finance/Treasurer Suzie Thomas, Secretary & Legal Counsel Shelley Washburn, Marketing
we have given a voice to over 26,000 children. More than 5,800 individuals from our community have dedicated their time as court appointed advocates.
BOAR D M E M BE R S
Manu Asthana David Baird Hildegarde Ballard Rick Burnett Jane Dabney K.K. Eschbach Caroline Finkelstein Terrence Gee Michelle Gray Cherie Hassenflu Kelly Hawkins Joan Huffman Dwayne Hyzak Florence Langford Brian Mandell Jeff Manley Gia Merlo Ron Orsini Leslie Powell David Quackenbush Frank Rynd Mark Smith Ellie Sweeney Dolly Dawson Thomas Nancy Thorington Steven Wyatt
On behalf of the 2,334 children who were given a voice in 2018, thank you for your commitment to our organization.
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* source: www.childhelp.org **source: U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Child Maltreatment 2014
NOTHING HAS CHANGED WITH WHAT WE’RE TRYING TO DO, WE’RE JUST TRYING TO DO IT BETTER. NOT JUST MORE, BUT BETTER. DAVID WINN 2019-2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIR
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Why support us? The children. On any given day, there are 4,000 children in Harris County CPS custody. However, we can only serve about half of that number. Studies have shown that children with an advocate do better than those without one, and with your help, we can provide an advocate to more children in our area.
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Our reputation. Since our start, we have built a solid reputation as a community partner, friend and diligent steward of your funds. Our cost-effective volunteer advocacy model allows us to provide necessary services to children in custody at a very low cost. Our need. Child Advocates is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization, and a member of Texas and National Court Appointed Special Advocate associations. We do not charge a fee for services and rely solely on support from caring individuals, organizations and foundations. How can I get involved? Any way you can contribute is appreciated, whether it is by becoming an advocate, through a donation or by volunteering at a special event. Call us or visit us online to learn about volunteer and giving opportunities.
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