At Family Advocates, we believe every child deserves to feel safe, supported, and valued—and every family deserves access to the tools and guidance needed to thrive. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to support, educate, and advocate for youth and families throughout La Porte County.
Through trusted, evidence-based programs, Family Advocates serves children and families during some of life’s most challenging moments. Whether providing a voice for a child in court, offering a safe place for family visitation, or connecting students with caring mentors, our work is rooted in compassion, accountability, and long-term impact.
Family Advocates provides critical services that protect children and strengthen families, including:
CASA volunteers serve as the voice of children who have experienced abuse or neglect. Trained and supported by professional staff, volunteers advocate in court for each child’s best interest with the goal of achieving a safe, permanent home.
Harmony House offers a safe, home-like setting where children and parents can maintain relationships through supervised visitation and monitored exchanges. Trained Family Advocates ensure visits remain safe, supportive, and focused on the child’s well-being. Free parenting programs are also offered to strengthen families and build healthier relationships.
Through Slicer Champions and Wolf Pack Leaders, Family Advocates connects students with caring adult mentors who meet with them weekly during the school day. These relationships help youth build confidence, set goals, and develop life skills that can shape their future.
Together, these programs create a safety net of advocacy, education, and support for children and families across our community.
There are many ways you can help Family Advocates strengthen families and protect children in La Porte County.
CASA Volunteers – Be the voice for a child in court and help guide them toward a safe, permanent home.
School-Based Mentors – Spend just one hour a week mentoring a student and making a lasting impact.
Your generosity helps ensure children and families receive the advocacy and support they need—right here at home. You can help by:
When you support Family Advocates, you become part of a community committed to protecting children, empowering families, and creating lasting change. Together, we can ensure that every child has a voice, every family has support, and every future has hope.
