November 2, 2025

The Living Room: Stand With Me Summit With Candice Ramos

Join us in the living room as Hello Austin County welcomes Candice Ramos, a Faith Based Community Engagement Specialist with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Candice shares the story behind the Stand With Me Summit, an annual regional event designed to connect churches, volunteers, and community partners with the needs of children and families involved with CPS.

During the conversation, Candice explains how the summit began, how CarePortal helps churches meet vetted needs, and why the event continues to grow every year. She also shares what attendees can expect, including mentorship opportunities, prayer, worship, booths, resource partners, and ways to support families through simple acts of service.

Whether you feel called to foster, adopt, volunteer, pray, provide meals, or simply learn more, this summit helps guide anyone with a heart to serve. The goal is simple: give every child and family the support they need to find stability, hope, and community.

🎙️ Host:

Shelley Stuessel-Brian

Director of Operations, Austin County News Online & Co-Creator, Hello Austin County

Greg Stuessel

Publisher, Executive Producer, Technical Director
Austin County News Online & Austin County Media

🎙️ Guests:

Candice Ramos, Faith Based Community Engagement Specialist

Texas Department of Family and Protective Services

🎧 Episode Highlights:

📍 Stand Sunday Information:

https://www.standsunday.org

📌 MORE WAYS TO HELP

• Become a volunteer
• Participate in drives for clothes, toiletries, or cleaning supplies
• Support local foster closets and Rainbow Rooms
• Provide meals for foster families
• Offer church respite, events, or parent nights out
• Pray for children, families, and caseworkers

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