by cbyler | May 20, 2022 | CASA Blog, CASA Updates
When I signed on the dotted line, little did I know that ” I pledge to serve as the “one constant” for the child, assisting with all transitions until the child receives permanency” would lead me to still advocating for his wishes and...
by cbyler | Jun 19, 2021 | CASA Updates
Of course around Father’s Day my mind drifts towards thoughts of my dad. He moved into his heavenly mansion on May 18, 2014. After a short, but long, five month battle with cancer, the horrid disease took his life. At this time I had already been pondering...
by cbyler | Mar 19, 2021 | CASA Blog, CASA Updates
He has been in State custody for 6 of his 11 years. His life’s timeline looks like this — in State care for 2 years and 5 months/Reunified with his mom for 2 years/Re-entered into State care for 2+ years until the present. His village: 9 school...
by cbyler | Sep 15, 2020 | CASA Blog, CASA Updates
Being a CASA is hard, taxing work—sometimes physically, almost always mentally and emotionally. I have personally worked three separate cases over the last five years. Each case is unique with challenges, disappointments, rewards, and successes. As a peer coordinator,...
by cbyler | Jan 6, 2020 | CASA Blog, CASA Updates
Let me preface the following blog with: I do not live in Billings. Many times I purposely schedule multiple visits, errands, meetings, etc. in one day. I do not have a set schedule. My husband and I are small corporation owners, so I am in charge of my work...
