by Ben McKee | Sep 28, 2018 | CASA Blog, CASA Updates
Did you know that you can help raise money for CASA of Yellowstone County – through Facebook? If you have a Facebook account with your date of birth listed, Facebook will send you a notification as your birthday approaches giving you the option to dedicate your...
by jmack | Sep 26, 2018 | CASA Blog, CASA Updates
Effective advocacy work requires CASAs to take cultural competency seriously. Our training manual cautions, “What you do not understand may lead to inaccurate interpretations.” One way we can appreciate an unfamiliar culture is through the medium of good...
by AMilsop | Sep 19, 2018 | CASA Updates
One of the tools used by Department social workers as they strive to keep families whole is the family engagement meeting, or FEM. An FEM is a unique opportunity to bring together the adults in the child’s life, and sometimes even the child once the child is old...
by cbyler | Sep 4, 2018 | CASA Blog, CASA Updates
Dearest Kiddos, The day I received my case appointment papers was the day you were officially mine. You were my responsibility. I agreed to give you a voice; a sense of belonging; a sufficient, safe home; a constant presence until you received permanency. I...
by Ben McKee | Aug 22, 2018 | CASA Blog, CASA Updates
The support for the work of Court Appointed Special Advocates in our community is overwhelming. Many people are not only familiar with the name “CASA,” but also the work that these CASAs do — advocating for abused and neglected children in the foster care...
