by CASA | Jan 13, 2025 | CASA Blog
Meet Laura Forcella, one of our newest members on the CASA Board of Directors! Originally from Oklahoma, Laura and her family moved to Billings about 6 years ago after multiple relocations due to her husband serving in the US Marine Corps. Laura is a developmental and...
by CASA | Dec 31, 2024 | CASA Updates, Stories
Youth aging out of foster care often face significant challenges, making the support of a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) crucial. CASAs provide individualized guidance, helping older youth focus on education, secure housing, and access essential resources for...
by CASA | Dec 31, 2024 | CASA Blog, CASA Updates
The Bush Scholarship stands as a beacon of hope for youth who have transitioned out of foster care, offering them a chance to pursue their educational dreams and build a brighter future. Established by Dick and Rosalie Bush, the scholarship aims to provide financial...
by CASA | Dec 19, 2024 | CASA Blog, CASA Updates
When we hear the term “best interest” in child welfare, it’s easy to assume it refers to finding the perfect solution for a child. However, during a recent training sponsored by National CASA and led by Judges Calvert and Fernandes, we explored the true...
by CASA | Dec 11, 2024 | CASA Blog, CASA Updates
Originally from Frenchtown, Montana, Brittney Mada is an insatiable reader with a preference for escapist, world-building genres; a voracious linguist having studied Chinese, Spanish, and Russian; a novice seamstress with just enough skill to modify most every article...
