The annual Child Advocates Superhero Run will take place on October 21, 2017 at City Centre. The 5K chip-timed run will begin at 8 AM and the 1K run will begin at 9:30 AM. A post-race party will follow the 5K and 1K events, with food and plenty of fun for all big and little Superheroes. Register here.
5K Run / Walk: $35
1K Run / Walk: $20
Race and costume contest awards ceremony to follow the 1K event. Come out and have a great time running, walking or spectating for Child Advocates!
About Child Advocates
About Child Advocates
Child Advocates recruits, trains and supports volunteers who provide a voice for abused and neglected children in the Houston area. As Harris County's Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program, we provide lifesaving advocacy that helps children exit foster care to a safe, permanent home as quickly as possible.
Our volunteers' main job is to provide the court with recommendations about where the children they represent should live on a permanent basis. Throughout the case, our volunteers maintain contact with everyone involved in the children's lives, from foster parents, biological parents and therapists to Child Protective Services caseworkers and attorneys appointed by the court. They make sure the children are receiving the medical and psychological help they need, and they meet with teachers and principals to help the children thrive in school. 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.
