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Jake’s CASA Story
In September of 2024, Jake aged out of foster care when he turned eighteen. To many in the...
5/5/13 Billings Gazette article: Court-appointed advocates helping more families
Court Appointed Special Advocates are community volunteers who speak up for the best interests of children in foster care. Volunteer CASAs work for the best interests of kids by advocating for their safety and permanency.
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