My name is Anna Shoop. I'm a bank examiner by profession, which means I travel quite a bit—usually about two weeks out of every month. While my job keeps me on the move, I always make time for the things I love. In my free time, I enjoy camping, skiing, and...
Let me preface the following blog with: I do not live in Billings. Many times I purposely schedule multiple visits, errands,...
I recently received a jury summons. My first response was gratitude that I’d have the opportunity to participate in our...
When children are removed from their homes due to abuse or neglect, they are often being removed along with siblings. It is estimated...
Giving Tuesday – often stylized as #GivingTuesday on social media – is a worldwide event celebrated annually on the Tuesday following...
Court Appointed Special Advocates know that childhood trauma affects adult life. During CASA training we complete the Adverse...
With the holidays approaching, right now there are over 800 children in Yellowstone County foster care. Those 800 children will be...
Dear Advocate, At the closing of your case, I hope you can look back on these past 18 months with a feeling of accomplishment. Know...
For some, the holidays of autumn and winter are a time for nostalgic reflection on past holidays with loved ones. For others, those...
Many people may be surprised to learn that the leading cause of death for children in the United States is motor vehicle crashes. Car...
