Story of Hope: John and Teresa Price

Story of Hope: John and Teresa Price

    John Price and his wife Teresa Denton Price completed training in February 2022. They immediately signed on to their first case involving 5 children ranging from 2-17 years of age. The allegations involved neglectful supervision and sexual abuse.


The children initially started off in 3 different placements. John and Teresa did an excellent job facilitating sibling visits and meeting all CASA requirements. They attended birthday parties and Taekwondo classes. They coordinated community assistance for the children through SA Threads. The oldest child was expecting a baby of her own and the advocates were consistently following up to ensure that she had items in preparations for the baby’s arrival.  At a turning point in the case the Department was recommending termination of parental rights and the younger children needed permanency.


        Although the youngest child’s placement wanted to keep him in their home long term, CPS along with CASA felt it was in the sibling group’s best interest for the 3 younger children to remain together. A home was found in Houston for the 4 younger children. The day the children were moved John followed the CPS worker to the new placement to ensure a smooth transition and help the children feel comfortable in their new home with some familiarity. Unfortunately, the placement was short lived, and they were moved again. John and Teresa remained involved every step of the way.


The next home would end up being the children’s forever home. John and Teresa continued to keep the older siblings up to date on the well-being of the children to give them piece of mind. Six months later the time had come for the adoption to take place. The adoption was scheduled in Katy, TX and once again John and Teresa drove out to show their support and be present for the children’s adoption into their forever home.


John and Teresa received positive praise during court hearings from the attorney ad litem on the case multiple times for their active involvement and providing her with the most up to date information. During their efforts on this case John and Teresa had signed on to two other cases involving 7 other children total, always giving 110%. Their commitment to their cases has forever made an impact in the lives of their CASA children.

Story of Hope: Alfredo Concha

By bfines • March 21, 2025
 In December 2023, CPS received a Priority One referral regarding a 2-year-old child named Katherine, who had been hospitalized after ingesting narcotics. Her mother, Jessica, admitted to being under the influence of methamphetamines at the time. Katherine later tested positive for amphetamines, prompting the Department to seek removal of both Katherine and her 4-year-old sister, Valerie. Their maternal grandmother expressed willingness to care for them but only if CPS became involved. CASA advocate Alfredo Concha was appointed to the case and immediately took action. He contacted the grandparents and met with the children. During that visit, he learned that while the grandparents were willing to provide temporary care, they could not commit beyond December 2024. They had already adopted the girls' older sibling, which kept them busy, and as elderly caregivers, they felt unable to raise two young children long-term. They made it clear—either Jessica would have to get her life back on track by December, or the girls would need another placement. Understanding the urgency, Alfredo used Collaborative Family Engagement tools to seek additional family members who could offer support. He built a strong working relationship with Jessica, which proved invaluable. Through collaboration with Jessica, the grandparents, CPS, and the children's attorney, Alfredo identified and addressed barriers to reunification. A primary concern was Jessica’s history of substance abuse and the risk of relapse. After completing inpatient drug treatment, Jessica chose to move in with her ex-boyfriend, Robert, and his mother, Marie. Given Robert’s history of substance abuse and their previously volatile relationship, Alfredo recommended that Robert participate in services to strengthen their family dynamic. This included undergoing a substance abuse assessment, engaging in treatment, and completing a domestic violence prevention program. Alfredo also ensured Robert and Marie were included in planning meetings. During one of these meetings, Marie expressed her willingness to take in the children and committed to caring for them regardless of Jessica and Robert’s relationship. With this new support system in place, the girls were able to return to Jessica on December 3, 2024. CPS and Alfredo closely monitored the placement for several weeks to ensure stability. By January 2025, Alfredo recommended case closure, allowing the family to move forward with their lives. During the final hearing, Jessica addressed the court, expressing her gratitude. She stated that without the support of CPS and Alfredo, she would not have been able to succeed.

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By bfines • March 21, 2025
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