Libby Stone is originally from Jonesboro, Arkansas, and moved to Montana with her wife in the summer of 2019. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Philosophy and a Master’s in Education and Curriculum. A passionate traveler, Libby has visited Poland, China, Panama, Canada, and Mexico, and enjoys exploring the U.S. as well. She has a strong background working with teenagers through both volunteer work and her career, and she genuinely enjoys building connections with them.
Outside of her work, Libby has a wide array of interests. She loves to draw and craft, and considers herself a “big nerd” with a love for sci-fi, anime, and fantasy. She also holds state and national records in powerlifting through the APO, and has a deep love for music and singing. She shares her life with her ginger cat, Lilly, and proudly holds the title of “adopted aunt” to many of her friends’ children and pets.
Libby’s journey to CASA was rooted in a personal mission. While working for the BPS school district on the same floor as Frameworks, she got to know some of the youth and felt drawn to support them. Growing up queer in the South, she experienced isolation and a lack of supportive adults. She also saw many of her friends pushed out of their homes simply for being themselves. That experience shaped her desire to be a safe, nonjudgmental adult that any child could talk to, no matter their background or identity. After a friend suggested CASA, she attended a meet-and-greet and instantly felt called to it. Even though she had to wait a year to finish grad school and feel fully ready, she completed training in March and has now been a CASA for almost five months. She currently has two active cases and says, “I love it so much!”
One of Libby’s cases involves two sisters who are both bright, outgoing, and highly motivated. The older sister is a straight-A student who works nearly full-time and volunteers in the community. The younger sister loves softball and horses. Libby often reminds them that it’s okay to be kids and take a break sometimes.
When asked how she’s made an impact, Libby says she’s helped connect her CASA youth with resources like laptops for schoolwork and funding for summer programs, including equine camp. She jokes that she goes into “pit bull mode,” persistently and politely advocating until her youth get what they need.
Libby finds the most rewarding parts of her CASA experience in the small wins behind the scenes: watching her youth access opportunities, and knowing she’s helping build a strong foundation for their future. Whether it’s helping with school resources or just showing up and listening, she finds deep meaning in every part of the role.
She describes her CASA journey as wonderful and full of joy, and speaks highly of the supportive, knowledgeable staff who are always there to help. To anyone considering becoming a CASA, Libby offers this advice: “While it is a commitment, I PROMISE you can do it and have time for life and work. I work full time, have several volunteer organizations, and still have time for hobbies, TV, and video games. Everyone has something to bring to the table; you don’t need to be rich or educated. Just have a loving heart and care enough to show up, and it can be the biggest change in a child’s life.”
Libby’s warmth, determination, and unwavering commitment make her a standout advocate and an incredible asset to the CASA community.
