Life Changing Advocacy
Advocates spend time one-on-one with a child in foster care, serving as an extra set of eyes and ears to look out for the child’s safety and well-being while they are in care.
They are a consistent support and a familiar face for a child who has experienced abuse or neglect. They gather information about the child’s circumstances and their family background. An advocate’s voice is trusted and valued in the courtroom, where life-altering decisions are made about where the child will live. Because advocates have a personal relationship with the child, they can express what would be in the child's best interests, helping guide the child into a safe, permanent home.
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In just four easy steps, you can become a champion, joining the ranks of 500+ volunteers who provide critical advocacy for child victims of life-threatening abuse, neglect or abandonment.
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ORIENTATION Sign up for and complete an online, virtual or in-person orientation. Please click on each orientation for more details. |
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APPLICATION Complete an application and pre-screening call. |
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INTERVIEW Come to our office for an interview with one of our team members. |
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TRAINING Attend and complete Advocacy University.* |
*Child Advocates requests $25 for Advocacy University to offset the cost of training materials and meals provided.
You may put in a request of a court appointed advocate for any child/children currently in the temporary managing conservatorship of Harris County DFPS.
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To report child abuse, neglect or abandonment, contact the Texas Abuse and Neglect Hotline.
www.txabusehotline.org
1.800.252.5400
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