2022 Christmas Home Tour Program

CHRISTMAS home tour

IN 1991

www.cafb.org

Child Advocates of Fort Bend is a non-profit agency serving abused and neglected children in Fort Bend County. We do this in three ways: we strengthen the child’s voice, we heal their hurt, and we break the cycle of abuse for children and their families.

We have two nationally-affiliated programs: Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) is a safe place for children who have been sexually or physically abused and are referred by CPS to be seen by clinical staff and receive forensic interviews, clinical family advocacy, therapy, sexual assault exam referrals, case management and court preparation/accompaniment

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) - We are assigned by the courts as the Guardian ad Litem or Court Appointed Special Advocate for every child removed from their home due to abuse or neglect and placed in foster care. CASA’s goal is to have children thrive while in foster care and find them a safe and permanent home.

Accomplishments:

• We are one of a few programs in Texas that has consistently matched 100% of children in foster care with a CASA Advocate.

• We have piloted numerous new services and programs over the years and have become a best practices agency for programs across the state and the country.

• We provide all services free of charge.

Date began: 1991

Children served: To date - over 20,000

Child Abuse Hotline: 1-800-252-5400

The tour is underwritten by the Fred and Mabel R. Parks Foundation

Welcome to our 31th Annual Christmas Home Tour

Welcome to the 31st Annual Child Advocates of Fort Bend Christmas HomeTour! This event has been made possible with the help of more than 800 volunteers in our community. Our generous homeowners, decorators and hard-working committee have spent countless hours getting ready and we hope that you enjoy the homes and that the Home Tour becomes as much a part of your holiday tradition as it has of ours. We appreciate your support of this event which is critical to funding the work that we do. In fact, 94% of all proceeds go directly to programs and services for children who have been abused and neglected in Fort Bend County. As you tour these beautiful homes and view the lovely decorations, I hope that you keep in mind why we need an event like this. In Fort Bend County, and throughout the country, child abuse is a big and growing problem. Some shocking facts about this “silent” epidemic:

• 1 out of 10 children will be sexually abused by the time they reach 18 years old;

• Over 90% of children know their abuser;

• 9 out of 10 children have not told.

Child Advocates of Fort Bend is dedicated to serving children who have been abused. We have helped over 20,000 children since we opened our doors 31 years ago. Since the pandemic, we are helping more children who were victims of sexual abuse than in any previous year and we have had many more severe cases of physical abuse and neglect due to delayed interventions because children were not in school. We also provided services to many more children who were witness to domestic homicide or suicide. This trend is continuing to rise. In fact, over the last nine years, our services provided to children and families have increased by 300%.

Our goal to serve every child in need in Fort Bend County is becoming increasingly difficult due to this huge increase in the number of children reporting abuse. In response, we must expand our services. We are adding more staff, training more volunteers and expanding our awareness and prevention messaging. I hope that you will consider being a part of this critically important initiative. It takes a community working together to tackle this complex problem. Caring people, trained professionals, committed volunteers, and generous donors all play a role in the prevention and elimination of child abuse. Child Advocates of Fort Bend brings this team together to make a real impact. Together we can break the cycle of abuse for the future of our community.

Ruthanne Mefford Chief Executive Officer

Ruthanne

Home Tour Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor

Fred and Mabel R. Parks Foundation

Archangel Sponsor Anonymous Sewell Audi Sugar Land

Children’s Godparent

Diane Schomburg-State Farm Agent; Aaron & Lynne Spiwak

Children’s Patron Saint

Dr. Bret L. & Jacque Dyer Fort Bend Periodontic & Implantology (COOKIE SPONSOR); Johanson & Fairless;KW Southwest; Longaker Foundation; NOV (MARKETING YARD SIGN SPONSOR); OCuSOFT, Inc. (LIGHT IT UP SPONSOR); Pamela Printing (JINGLE BOX SPONSOR); PerdueBrandonFielderCollinsMott, LLP (JINGLE BOX SPONSOR); The Hrebenar Foundation

Children’s Saint

Mary & Albert Allen; Christina Daw, Realtor (SELFIE SPONSOR); Tom & Kyle Duffy; Early, McClintic & McMillan, LLP (WREATH RAFFLE SPONSOR); Brigit & Andrew Engleman; Exchange Club of Missouri City (POSTER SPONSOR); Frost Bank (WELCOME MAT SPONSOR); Carol Holton; Houston Federal Credit Union (SOCIAL MEDIA SPONSOR); Memorial Hermann Sugar Land; (RECIPE CARD SPONSOR) Methodist Sugar Land (SELFIE SPONSOR); Sara Nguyen, Realtor (SELFIE SPONSOR); OakBend Medical Center (WELCOME MAT SPONSOR); Quadros Migl & Crosby, PLLC; Pamela Printing (SPONSORSHIP KIT SPONSOR) Roberta K. Randall Chartitable Foundation (WELCOME MAT SPONSOR); Pat & Brad Somers (PHOTOS WITH SANTA SPONSOR); Sugar Lakes Family Practice

Children’s Angel

Baldwin Liaison Consulting LLC (MISSION BANNER SPONSOR); Robert & Sunday Coffman (EXPRESS PARKING - FRIDAY 10-4); Dream Dinners Missouri City; Angela M. Pfeiffer, PhD (MISSION BANNER SPONSOR); Bonnie & Jeffrey Galow; Pam Gray; Jeanne & Dennis Gregory; Teresita Guinn; Joe & Doris Gurecky; John & Kathy Heinemann; Kristin Stiles-Janossy - The Brielle Group/expRealty LLC; Patrick King; Kurt & Nancy Kirchof (MISSION BANNER SPONSOR); Sue & Jim Lockwood; Carl & Vickie Looney; Lenny & Gail Pekola (MISSION BANNER SPONSOR); Monica & Dan Rayburn; Susan & Michael Reblin; Donald & Barbara Roseman (MISSION BANNER SPONSOR); Bill & Debbie Schwer; David & Karen Shaw (EXPRESS PARKING - FRIDAY 6-9); Sienna Home Services (EXPRESS PARKING - SATURDAY 10-4); Charlene & Bruce Smith (EXPRESS PARKING - SATURDAY 10-4); Dr. & Mrs. Hal Stevenson (EXPRESS PARKING - FRIDAY 10-4); Karla & Greg Vesey (ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR); Nizar & Shiroz Virani

Children’s Caretaker

Eileen Akerson; David & Nancy Dale; Joyce and Charles Ericsson; H.L.U. Services, Inc.; Lynn & Dennis Halford; Val Howell - Realtor; Barbara & Bryan Ives; Jessica & Jim Kij; Onyx Supply Solutions; Physical Therapy Care & Aquatic Rehab of Fort Bend

Children’s Friend

Carol Schutte Buchanan; Vickie & Jefery Carson; Barbara Lee Cochran - Realtor; Ellen & Doug Earle; Kousta & Sheena Foteh; Sheryl & Dean Gmoser; Gary & Carolyn Hawn; Tracie & Rick Hollis; Diane Jackson; Grayle & David James; The Honorable Tricia & Edward Krenek; Lisa & Kent Landry; René & Connie Lapotaire; Vanessa Mao; Cynthia McCauley; Diane & John Null; Null Design Partners - Tracy Pipes; Nancy & Pete Olson; Arleen & Lewis “Bud” Smith; University of Houston; YCK Gifts & Toys

Contributors

Publicity and Media

Community Impact Newspapers; First Colony Community Association; Fort Bend Focus; Fort Bend Independent; The Houston Chronicle; Sue Hauenstein, The Write Idea; The Fort Bend Herald

Special Thanks

Eileen Akerson, Alexander & Co., Alexis Cano, Leigh Cloutier Designs, The Design Source, Dream Dinners – Missouri City, Christy Edwards, Mary Favre, FBJSL, Liz Furman, Doug & Susie Goff, David & Regina Johnston, Lana Kettler, Jessica Kij, Susan Krause, Judy Maddison, Debra Maltman, Beverly & Rick Martinez, Melissa Matsu, Diana Miller, Craig and Debbie Neal, Pamela Printing, Jen Rizzo, CW and Ann Ross, Michaela Schroeder, Maria Sonnen, Avni Shah, Southern Ice Cream, Lynn Spiwak, St. Angela Merici Knights of Columbus #14617, St. Laurence Knights of Columbus #11343, Sugar Land Marriott Town Square, Brooke Terrell, Brenda Thompson - Sweet Bee’s Bake Box, Twenty-Two Fifty Interiors, Lin Wooten, Lisa Ybarra

Ticket Sellers

Fort Bend County Randalls, Fabulous You, Magpies, Sienna HomeFinder Center, Southern Divas Boutique, Treasure Hunters, Twenty-Two Fifty Interiors

Thank you to all of our generous homeowners, sponsors, volunteers, entertainers, hosts and hostesses, and everyone who baked cookies, helped decorate or donated items which helped to make our 2022 Tour a success!

We apologize for any omissions due to our printing deadline.

Staff

Child Advocates of Fort Bend

5403 Avenue N, Rosenberg, TX 77471 Phone: (281) 341-9955 Fax: (281) 341-0798 www.cafb.org

Ruthanne Mefford Chief Executive Officer

Makayleigh Adams Courtesy CASA, Kimberly Bautista Bilingual Family Advocate, Jamie Benitez Therapist, Luisa Bowers HR Generalist/Development Analyst, Jennifer Brown Volunteer Coordinator, Anne Bulan Communications + Graphics Specialist, Lindsey Castellanos Community Outreach Coordinator, Heather Cody MDT Coordinator, Lorraine Cruz Family Services Specialist, Casey Davis Community Engagement Director, Aly Ferrante Trauma & Wellbeing Advocacy Manager, Kizzy Francis Therapist, Amanda Gentry Clinical Family Advocate, Kristy Gutierrez Manager of Forensic Interviewing, Stevie Irby Courtesy CASA, Courtney James Clinical Family Advocate, Melissa Johnson Program Assistant, Renee Johnson Criminal Court Advocate, Snehal Johnson Trauma & Wellbeing Advocacy Specialist, Jenetha Jones Grant Writer, Karen Jordin Program Assistant, Natatia Koktavy Data Specialist. Gabrielle Leaks MDT Coordinator, Angela Lewis Financial Administrator, Renee Lukefahr Infant & Toddler Advocacy Specialist, Metoyer Martin CASA Program Director, Maggie McDougle Forensic Interviewer, Joshua Meribole Clinical Family Advocate, Dana Mersiovsky Training Specialist, Ophelia Mok Clinical Family Advocate, Lisa Moore Development Director, Jane O’Dell Chief Administrative Officer, Lizbeth Ocampo Bilingual Forensic Interviewer, Lindamarie Olson Therapist, Heather Rashid Manager of Family Advocacy, Fiona Remko CAC Program Director, Susan Richardson Document Managment Specialist, Erin Rollinson CFE Coach, Maxi Schultz Forensic Interviewer, April Shaver Advocacy Specialist, Tarina Sheridan Events Specialist, Suzanne Slavin Development Officer, Sasha Soileau MDT Coordinator, Claudia Sorto Bilingual Criminal Court Advocate, Carollynn Thesing Court Advocacy Manager, Krystal Vann Program Innovation Manager, Allison Waterwall Advocacy Specialist, Irene Wisner Administrative Coordinator, Cathy Zapalac Executive Assistant, Brenda Zavala Bilingual Forensic Interviewer

Board of Directors

Nancy Olson President; Farha Ahmed, Eileen Akerson, Dr. Betty Baitland, Cynthia Barratt, Brian Covault, Jill Curtis, Carrie Fix, Joe Freudenberger,Valerie Golden, Barbara Jones, Narmin Kermally, Rhonda Kuykendall, David M. Lanagan, Jim Lockwood, Bruce Longaker,Vickie Looney, Matthew Martin, Xavier Maza, Jim McClellan, Dexter McCoy, Ruthanne Mefford, Carla Mondt, Irfan Motiwala, Apurva Parikh, Carlos Perez, Darrell Roth, Pat Somers, Patti Tuma, Dr. Shiroz Virani

Children’s Advocacy Center Advisory Council

Dallis Warren Chair

Farha Ahmed, Michael Berezin, Robert Bostic, Afshi Charania Merchant, Jennifer Chiang, Fran Clark, John Colburn, Danny Cornelius, Jeff Craig, Sheriff Eric Fagan, Dr. Karen Gollaher, Vita Goodell, Mike Harvey, Alex Hunt, Juli Johnson, Tyra McCollum, Ruthanne Mefford, Chinnu Meher-Homji, District Attorney Brian Middleton, Suzy Morton, Jarret Nethery, Fiona Remko, Sandra Sanchez, Bridgette Smith-Lawson, Jarita Wharton, Dallis Warren, Dwayne Williams

CASA Advisory Council

Marjorie Hancock President

Dr. Connie Almeida, Rene Cannavo, Carrisha Cook, Casey Davis, Carrie Fix, Dr. Ilene Harper, DeJuana Jernigan, Metoyer Martin, Daphne McCadney, Ruthanne Mefford, Fiona Remko, John Robson, Lynne Spiwak, Shannan Stavinoha

Friends of Child Advocates of Fort Bend

Sue Lockwood President

Lynn Halford, Alexis Jackson, Peggy Jackson, Joyce Levine; Judy Maddison, Lisa Moore, Pat Somers

Volunteer Council

Deann Reuff Chair

Donna Anderson, Nancy Dale, Kathy Eyring, Carrie Fix, Alexis Jackson, Julia Saller, Sheri Walters

Homes and Home Teams

champagne & flamingoes in imperial 1 quiet vista dr., sugar land 77478

This fan favorite is back and better than ever! Built for entertaining, this home does that and so much more. Every color in the rainbow, sparkly glitter and pure happiness shine on every corner available. The minute you step onto the driveway you’ll see Christmas and color explode. From whimsical to elegant, the creative style of this home’s decor will delight you. Everywhere you look, both inside and out, you’ll see unique items, vibrant colors and more flamingoes than you can imagine. The sliding doors that line the living room open up to an expansive outdoor living and kitchen area, sparkling pool and infinity spa that highlight incredible views of Constellation Field, home of the Space Cowboys, Sugar Land’s minor league baseball team. Be sure to ring in the holiday spirit with a cookie and a splash of champagne while you take a $1.00 chance to guess the number of wine corks used to cover the ceiling of a unique and eclectic indoor bar designed by the homeowner. This family enjoys opening their home to share their passion for laughter and magic and flamingoes with everyone.

Enjoy cookies, a selfie photo spot, champagne tasters, and a $1.00 guessing game

Home

christmas joy in first colony 4019 colony oaks dr., sugar land

77479

This breathtaking 5400 sq. ft. home in the heart of Alcorn Bend will amaze you. Gutted and completely remodeled in 2021 this traditional home now boasts a southern California vibe. The modern and neutral theme are current with comfort and style, but this family’s rich traditions, special heirlooms and vintage holiday pieces embody the true Christmas Joy shared by the entire family. The downstairs kitchen, dining and living rooms are rich with 20-30+ year collectibles such as Department 56’s original Snow Village, assorted Christopher Radko Christmas plates passed down from generations, and stockings lovingly needlepointed by hand by maternal grand and great-grandmothers. Upstairs you’ll appreciate more needlepointed ornaments on a family tree adorned with homemade ornaments from even the youngest members of the family. Adding the tradition of collectibles is a nutcracker collection started by their oldest daughter who gifts one to each member annually. Sharing the joy in the recently remodeled backyard are the beautiful poinsettias grown at Brookwood Community Home and purchased through a fundraiser. This family wishes JOY to everyone who comes to visit. Enjoy light bites from Dream Dinners, mini-cookies from Michaela Schroeder- home baker and Photos with Santa

Home

Team: Alexis Jackson, Liza Dehnel, Colleen Fox (House Captains); Keisha Sneed, Debbie Poncik (Refreshments); Refreshment Sponsor- Dr. Bret & Jacque Dyer - Fort Bend Periodontics & Implantology

Team: Pat Somers, Charlotte Davis House Captains), Lisa Watson with Dream Dinners – Missouri City (Refreshments); Traffic – St. Laurence Catholic Church Knights of Columbus

Homes and Home Teams

believe in riverstone 6226 duke trail ln., sugar land 77479

This 4400 sq. ft. blend of modern farmhouse and rustic French-country was one of the first homes built in The Orchard on land that was previously wooded pasture covered with old pecan trees. The nostalgia continues with heirloom collections of Lladro Bells, 30+ Nutcrackers, Precious Moments, Dickens & Snow Village houses, Lenox Holiday China and College themed trees. Unique bedroom trees complement each daughter’s style and room décor with navy, turquoise, coral and bling or travel themed with buffalo check and red highlighting multiple guitars and European trinkets gifted from grandparents. The mancave is an homage to alma maters and hobbies of visiting distilleries and breweries. Even the family pup has her own tiny tree with a countdown to Christmas. Before visiting the incredible backyard with gorgeous pool, dining area and kitchen - hop aboard the Polar Express moving through the media room. This holds a special tribute to trains and toy airplanes, from an aeronautical engineer, a hot cocoa bar and silver bells. Remember you must ‘Believe’ to hear the bells ring.

Enjoy hot cider, cookies, a selfie photo spot, and holiday t-shirts for sale

Home

(Refreshments);

kris kringle in aliana 10406 shanley landing ct., richmond 77407

For the first time ever the Christmas Home Tour is showcasing a hidden gem in the Richmond neighborhood of Aliana. Two 6-foot nutcrackers welcome you into this 3900 sq. ft. home where Santa, Frosty, nutcrackers and a multitude of artistic holiday décor await. There is so much beauty to be found in the custom artwork and handmade Santa ornaments from North Carolina pinecones and paper mâché created personally by the homeowner’s sister. A collection of glass ornaments from 25+ years of travel adorn a tree as a glass Christmas charm bracelet. The guest bedroom is rustic and cozy with plaid linens, while the owners retreat sparkles with silver and gold glam including a glistening Frosty relaxing in a bubble bath. Santa has taken over the office as his Workshop and has left his tasks unattended, most likely to appreciate the piano playing from local musicians. Upstairs in the game room is a sports-themed tree and a familiar homage to the Astros. Ask about the special angel wings by the fire and old church votives near the dining room and you’ll understand why Kris Kringle’s eyes are twinkling. Enjoy sweet treats from Southern Ice Cream and a selfie photo spot

Home Team: Kristen McQuillin, Julie Vopat (House Captains); Southern Ice Cream (Refreshments)

Team: Michelle Cano, Megan Cook, Stacy Roncal (House Captains); Julie Steidley, Teri Canal, Denise Druzbik & Sherry Ryals

Refreshment Sponsor- Dr. Bret & Jacque Dyer - Fort Bend Periodontics & Implantology; Traffic – St. Angela Merici Knights of Columbus

Won’t you join our year end campaign for the children?

The number of children and families in need of our services has increased 20% this year. Your gift will enable us to continue to provide transformational and life-saving services to the children and their families.

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Advancing health. Personalizing care.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE MATTERS.

We are forever grateful for and proud to support Child Advocates of Fort Bend as you work to make our community a better place.

Visit us at 23519 Brazos Town Crossing in Rosenberg or call (713) 388-7371

Sip & Stroll

You are invited to join us for light bites, a sip of wine and a tour through our Davis George Campus. You’ll meet our professional staff and clinicians and hear stories of the children we serve and learn more about the work that we do. Held the last Tuesday of the month at 5:30pm. The tour lasts approximately one hour and a half. To reserve your tour today, contact Suzanne at SSlavin@cafb.org or 281-344-5107.

Making a difference.

NOV is passionate about making a difference in the communities where we live and work. We partner with programs such as Fort Bend Child Advocates and thank them for advancing the social well-being of children.

Sewell proudly supports the Child Advocates of Fort Bend.

www.cafb.org

We are fortunate that our community has stood together in our fight to keep our children safe. Because of your support, Child Advocates of Fort Bend is able to provide comprehensive services to child victims of physical abuse, sexual abuse and neglect. We act as a convener, a direct services provider, and a prevention catalyst. We have built a multi-disciplinary team of professionals in child protective services, law enforcement, the judicial system, the legal system and the courts to work collaboratively so that no child falls through the cracks.

Your generosity in supporting our 2022 Christmas Home Tour has enabled us to sustain and expand our services and, in so doing, you have changed the lives of thousands