Advocate Spotlight: LeQuinne Ferebee
August Advocate Interview
1. How long have you been an Advocate and when did you realize you wanted to become one?
I began my court advocacy work in 2007 as a Guardian Ad Litem in Miami (Dade County) Florida. I became an Advocate in San Antonio (Bexar County), TX in 2011.
2. What is the most rewarding aspect of being an Advocate?
Having a positive impact
3. If you could offer words of encouragement to your fellow and incoming Advocates, what would they be?
Advise (rather than encouragement) I would give:
- Expect the unexpected
- Nothing is as it seems on paper
- Validate all information, every detail
- Embrace all stakeholders
Brittany Coppage
CASA Volunteer Advocate, Christina Albert, was appointed to the case. She immediately contacted CPS, then reached out to the grandparents and traveled to visit the children.
