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...
It was in December 2006 when a London pediatrician first noticed bruises on 11-month-old Baby P’s face and chest. The infant was put...
I’ll admit it: I’m a bookworm. Any time I’m hoping to build my skills in any particular area, I’m likely to ask at some point, “Are...
For many children, the school year means regular meals, adult supervision, and a safe place to go during the day. As the school year...
As CASAs, how about striving to inspire and lift up the spirits of our kiddos? These little people come from environments that are...
Over the course of their work, Court Appointed Special Advocates often hear that their work matters, that they have made a...
April was an important month for CASA of Yellowstone County, as we dedicate it each year to recognizing Child Abuse Prevention Month....
Being in foster care as a child is never a great situation. And by now, I’m sure we’ve all heard the terrible statistics for kids who...
On the wall of the CASA of Yellowstone County training room are several posters reminding us that Court Appointed Special Advocates...
On February 28, our office received the initial court documents for DN 19-065. To most people, that string of letters and numbers...
