by cbyler | May 20, 2022 | CASA Blog, CASA Updates
When I signed on the dotted line, little did I know that ” I pledge to serve as the “one constant” for the child, assisting with all transitions until the child receives permanency” would lead me to still advocating for his wishes and...
by AMilsop | May 3, 2022 | CASA Blog, CASA Updates
One of the ongoing projects over the last few months at the CASA office has been, one by one when we find ourselves with a few minutes to spare, converting closed case files to a digital format. Since our inception in 2003, CASA of Yellowstone County has...
by Alyssa Guerrero | Mar 21, 2022 | CASA Blog, CASA Updates
Last year, I was given a wonderful opportunity to intern at another local non-profit, within the organization’s sober living home. I had never truly had any experience working with people in recovery, and while it was extremely difficult on occasion, it was also...
by Emily Gaudreau | Mar 16, 2022 | CASA Blog, CASA Updates
Two weeks ago, I had the privilege of opening the first-ever CASA Community Night event at the beautiful and historic Babcock Theatre. Our vision to host a community night came out of the understanding that the challenges children face in foster care require...
by AMilsop | Feb 4, 2022 | CASA Blog, CASA Updates
The CASA of Yellowstone County vision is to “provide a highly trained volunteer Advocate for every abused and neglected child in the Yellowstone County court and foster care systems.” The infrastructure, staff, and training are in place to support advocates for all...
by Ben McKee | Jan 25, 2022 | CASA Blog, CASA Updates
I signed up to be a Court Appointed Special Advocate when I was 25 years old. I served on one case, involving two children—a boy and a girl. Except for a period when the children were briefly and unsuccessfully reunified with their parents, I served continuously...
