My name is Louise Johnston. I was born in Madison, South Dakota. When I was three years old, my father passed away, and my mother moved back to Mason City, Iowa, to live with her parents. When I was five, my mother remarried, and my stepfather adopted me. During...
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....
Originally from Frenchtown, Montana, Brittney Mada is an insatiable reader with a preference for escapist, world-building genres; a...
Meet Jenn Weber, a CASA board member, who brings passion, grit, and over a decade of dedication to improving lives. Outside of CASA,...
In September of 2024, Jake aged out of foster care when he turned eighteen. To many in the community, he might just seem like another...
Terri Richards has had a remarkable journey, heavily influenced by her family’s experiences as an expatriate in Saudi Arabia for 20...
Noelle Gaudreau is committed to making a positive impact in her community, both as an elementary teacher and as a volunteer Court...
When Milo was born, his cord blood tested positive for meth. Child and Family Services implemented a voluntary safety plan with...
Despite coming from very different places, (Daysi is from Peru and Matt from Lewistown, MT), they are not only dedicated mental...
Susie Collum, a dedicated CASA advocate and Peer Coordinator, has had a fulfilling journey driven by her passion for working with...
