by CASA | Mar 6, 2023 | CASA Blog, CASA Updates
Becky has worked in the human services field for over twenty years and has witnessed how abused and neglected children end up involved in the criminal justice system. She decided she wanted to work with youth and be part of the prevention resources before they end up...
by CASA | Feb 13, 2023 | CASA Blog
My name is Dallas Pender and I have served as the CASA of Yellowstone County Board President since 2021. I grew up in Odessa, Texas, and after graduating from Texas Christian University, I moved to Chapel Hill, North Carolina, to complete a master’s degree in...
by CASA | Dec 23, 2022 | Stories
Last year, Marissa and Alejandra spent their holidays away from their mom and dad. In October, the two girls were removed from the care of their parents after several incidents of domestic violence between the parents which resulted in police involvement. Child...
by CASA | Dec 22, 2022 | Stories
Gavin and Abby were on their 2nd removal from their birth mother when a judge assigned a volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) to their case. 3-year-old Gavin had serious medical issues requiring surgery on his legs that had not been properly addressed...
by CASA | Dec 21, 2022 | Stories
Most people would never know it, but this holiday season more than 700 children are in foster care in Yellowstone County. These 700 children won’t be able to spend Christmas at home this year, because their homes aren’t safe – these children are victims of abuse and...
