Crain Caton & James is proud to recognize Jennifer Varadi, a shareholder in the firm’s Family Law practice, for her leadership and service on the Board of Trustees of The Arbor School, a Houston-based institution dedicated to educating, empowering, and building hope for children with significant special needs and their families.

During the fundraising luncheon supporting The Arbor School’s “Growing for Good” capital campaign, Jennifer and her family hosted two tables in support of the school’s continued growth. The campaign is focused on expanding the school’s capacity and programming to meet increasing demand, including adding classrooms, creating dedicated therapy and vocational training spaces, and extending services to support students through age 22. These enhancements are critical as the school has experienced significant growth in both student enrollment and staffing while operating at full capacity in its current facility.

The Arbor School has long been committed to providing individualized, high-impact education—maintaining low student-teacher ratios, offering tailored curricula, and integrating therapeutic support to help each child reach their fullest potential. The “Growing for Good” campaign will further that mission by creating permanent spaces for life-skills training, therapy services, and expanded classroom instruction, ensuring students are equipped for greater independence and long-term success.

Joining Jennifer at the luncheon were other CCJ attorneys, Courtney Hoff, Lexi Lora-Whitmer, and Stacie Seals, underscoring the strong community support behind the campaign. Jennifer’s involvement is inspired by her daughter (a current student at The Arbor) and reflects a deep commitment to advancing opportunities for children with special needs and strengthening resources for families across the Houston area.