Lone Star CASA Announces Retirement of Longtime Child Advocacy Specialist Chris Hoffmeyer

After seventeen years of incredible service, Lone Star CASA (Court Appointed Special
Advocates) announces the retirement of Child Advocacy Specialist Chris Hoffmeyer. The
organization is proud to celebrate Chris’s outstanding contributions, dedication, skill, and
compassion in service to children and families in Rockwall and Kaufman Counties.
Chris began her journey with Lone Star CASA as a CASA Volunteer in 2009 and joined the staff
in 2017. Throughout her tenure, she has been a tireless advocate for children who have
experienced abuse and neglect, ensuring their voices were heard and their needs prioritized.
“I feel every child needs to feel safe and protected from harm and abuse,” said Hoffmeyer. “We
make sure that the children’s needs are being met and that we are advocating for their best
interests.”
Throughout her distinguished career with Lone Star CASA, Chris Hoffmeyer positively
impacted the lives of countless children and families across Rockwall and Kaufman Counties. In
recognition of her exceptional service and commitment to child advocacy, Hoffmeyer was
honored on January 27 with a Hometown Hero Award from Modern Woodmen. This prestigious
award acknowledges her leadership, compassion, and unwavering dedication to ensuring the
safety, well-being, and best interests of children involved in the child welfare system.
“We want to take this opportunity to celebrate her outstanding contributions and the dedication,
expertise, and passion she has brought to her many years of service”, said Lauren Rowe,
Executive Director of Lone Star CASA. “Her dedication to children and families, her leadership,
and her heart for advocacy have strengthened our mission and inspired those who work alongside
her.”
In the last fiscal year alone, Lone Star CASA advocated for more than 270 children, helping 126
of them achieve permanency. Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children serves Rockwall
and Kaufman Counties in Texas. Lone Star CASA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that
supports trained volunteers who gather critical information about abused and neglected children
and provide recommendations to judges to help determine each child’s best interests.