Schylar Canfield-Baber - Adverse Childhood Experiences 2
Channel: Challenge Helena
Date: 2015-11-02

An alumnus of the foster care system, Schylar was in care from age 6 until he aged out at 18.  Later, at age 25, Schylar was adopted by his mentor and 6th grade music teacher.  Schylar served as President of the Montana CASA’s board of directors and other roles for 6 years, and is currently the board secretary of the ChildWise Institute. Schylar is an Outreach Manager for the non-profit Student Assistance Foundation in Montana where he is tasked with helping students overcome barriers to financing and pursuing their dreams of post-secondary education. He is dedicated to improving the futures and outcomes for all of his brothers and sisters in the foster care system.  Schylar is a 2005 FosterClub All-Star and a 2007 All-Star Level II. In 2008, he received an Outstanding Youth Leadership award.  Schylar holds MA in Public Administration and a BS in Professional and Technical Communication (University of Montana).