Speak Up: The Betham Sisters and Their Journey Home
Sitting in a booth, staring at the menu of her daughters’ favorite Mexican restaurant, Martina Williams couldn’t help but gaze at her children, two-year-old Everleigh Betham, five-year-old Mariah Betham, and […]
Child Advocates’ Attorney Wins Prestigious State Award for Juvenile Defenders
An older child who is abused and neglected and placed in the child welfare system needs someone to stand up for their rights. They are caught in a web of […]
Helping Kavon Shine: The Fairbothams’ Journey Towards Adoption
It is no secret that the many challenges of 2020 have touched the lives of people across the globe. However, through all of the stress and hardships that the local […]
The People’s Poem: Lisa Teague’s Words of Support
With each child’s birth comes a belief that he will be the one, to carry out the hopes and dreams of fathers for their sons. A brand, new life provides […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Mike Copper and his Four-Legged Friend, Sydney
Pulling out both his and Sydney’s CASA certification badges and waving them to the woman sitting behind the desk, Mike Copper is stunned by the look of confusion on the […]
Local Adoption Goes Virtual
It\’s been difficult to find good news during the COVID-19 pandemic and this time of social distancing. And it\’s been especially challenging for those who had a particularly special day […]
Overcoming the Quarantine: How to Build a Curriculum for Home-Based Learning
Due to the current outbreak of COVID-19, MANY parents, foster parents, guardians and kids will be staying home for the next several weeks practicing safety precautions like social distancing to […]
The 2020 Census: Participation and Why it Matters
While April 1st may signify a day of laughter, pranks, and light hearted jokes for many, this year the high spirited day also marks the beginning of a constitutional right […]
Get to know our volunteer manager, Dionne.
Meet Dionne, the behind-the-scenes engine that keeps the volunteer department running. As the volunteer manager and a member of the Child Advocates team for 13 years, Dionne Jones makes sure […]
Child Advocates Teams Up with Community Connection
Each day, staff and volunteers at Child Advocates work tirelessly to represent the best interests of abused and neglected children in Marion County. But we know it takes everyone to […]