Friends is an auxiliary committee for Child Advocates of Fort Bend. For more than 30 years, Friends has been helping the children served by Child Advocates of Fort Bend directly through a Special Needs Fund for items and services that these children need but are unable to afford. Friends currently has around 100 members, is managed by a Friends Council and provides v social events throughout the year. To join FRIENDS download the friends membership form.
Why Friends is so Important to CAFB
CAFB cannot purchase items directly for the children we serve due to an inherent conflict of interest. Friends Council provides this direct assistance through their Special Needs Fund which reviews and grants requests sent by CASA and CAC which have included clothing, recognition awards, driver’s education, tutoring, computers, gift cards for transportation to school, work and counseling, extra-curricular activities, camperships and other items that the children and their families are not able to afford.
Back To School Program
With membership dues, the Friends Council coordinates and funds our annual Back-To-School Program which provided 200 personalized backpacks for children from pre-K through high school this year.
Membership Coffees and Spring Fling Social
Annually in the Fall and in the Spring, Friends Council hosts a morning Friends Coffee and an evening Spring Fling at a private home. These are opportunities to welcome new members, share the many contributions made possible by FRIENDS membership dues and enjoy a guest speaker, fashion show, decorating ideas and other entertainment.
See photos below from our FRIENDS Fall Coffee in October 2024.
Special Projects
Friends Council members help out with various projects throughout the year volunteering at the office or at our Christmas Home Tour and annual Gala.
Membership is $50 per year. If you are interested in information about Friends, contact President Pat Somers at tootsomers@gmail.com. If you are interested in becoming a member, contact Alexis Jackson at alexisjackson@outlook.com or 713-582-1341.
Fill out the membership form and join Friends today.
For additional information, please refer to the Boards and Council page.
