Despite coming from very different places, (Daysi is from Peru and Matt from Lewistown, MT), they are not only dedicated mental health professionals but also serve in the unique role of being volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates as a couple. With three children...
Stories & Blogs
Growing Native Wellness: An Interview with Debbie Desjarlais
Debbie Desjarlais describes herself as a Native American graphic designer. Based in Billings, she is an enrolled member of the Turtle...
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness
As we approach this Fourth of July holiday, I have been reflecting on our nation’s founding principles, namely the ideal that each...
The Art of Dialogue
I have a confession to make. I am a word nerd. I geek out over origins, evolving uses, and nuances of language. I have been known to...
Public Transportation and Child Welfare
Transportation is something that the average American utilizes daily to get to work, school, the grocery store, to run errands–we...
How to Make a Difference for Kids Right Now
First, I’ll get the easy one out of the way. If you want to make a difference for a child in foster care – not just right now, but...
Vulnerability and Advocacy
I’ve been thinking a lot about vulnerability lately. It’s a term I often hear thrown around: “That population is vulnerable to...
How to…Advocate for Children from a Different Religious Background
Imagine that you are a six-year-old sitting at a dinner table with a family you just met. Unfamiliar faces and voices swirl around...
Now What? Resources for Caregivers During School Closures
Now what? Schools are closed and we’re directed to practice social distancing. For caregivers, that means we’re all of a sudden...
Why I Advocate
For years, I carried around a greeting card. I don’t remember where it came from, but it was one of those cards that is blank inside...