Two Volunteers Each Help 100 Kids Find Safe Homes

Two volunteers in St. Joseph County, Indiana just proved that showing up for kids really does change everything.

Thomas Brown and Myles Robertson, both Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers, each recently helped their 100th child through the foster care system. These volunteers serve as trained advocates who speak up for children in courtroom proceedings, making recommendations to judges and working tirelessly to find each child a safe, permanent home.

Brown's dedication runs especially deep. Despite facing his own health challenges, he continues showing up for kids month after month.

Ashley Lecount saw his impact firsthand when Brown became the advocate for her twins, Ty and Tavi. He started working with the boys when they were just 9 months old and visited them every single month for years.

"Tom was great, he came to see them every month," Lecount said. "He would go to swim lessons and see the boys." Brown witnessed how the twins thrived with their adoptive family and reported those observations back to the court, helping secure their permanent placement.

Robertson, a former substitute teacher, brought his passion for helping kids to CASA. His definition of success centers on what matters most to children themselves.

"I think 'successful' for me looks like them doing well in the parts of life they want to do well in — getting along with people in school, making friends, having fun," Robertson said. He knows that every child's journey looks different: some reunite with biological parents, while others find forever families through adoption.

Sunny's Take

What makes this story shine is the quiet consistency these men bring to vulnerable children's lives. Brown attending swim lessons. Robertson checking in on friendships and fun. These aren't grand gestures but steady, caring presence when kids need it most. Together, they've given 200 children a voice during the scariest, most uncertain time of their young lives.

The need continues: Robertson says children remain on a waitlist, waiting for their own advocate to step up and care.