OFFICE@GALLATINCASAGAL.ORG 406-582-2051 HOME WHO WE ARE VOLUNTEER DONATE NEWS & EVENTS RESOURCES CONTACT FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS + What is a CASA Volunteer? + What is the role of a CASA Volunteer? + How do CASA volunteers advocate for children? + What training does a CASA volunteer receive? + Who are the children CASAs serve? + Why does CASA make a difference? + How effective is the CASA/GAL of Gallatin County Program? + Is there a “typical” CASA volunteer? + How many cases does a CASA carry and how much time does it require? + How long does a CASA volunteer remain involved? + How are CASA volunteers different from social/case workers? + How are CASA volunteers different from attorneys? + What if I don’t have time to be a CASA? + How can I donate? DONATE VOLUNTEER Contact Form CASA/GAL of Gallatin County 615 South 16th Avenue Ste. 313 Bozeman, MT 59715 P: 406-582-2051 F: 406-582-2077 office@gallatincasagal.org CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE STATEWIDE AND TOLL-FREE 1-866-820-KIDS DONATE Help a child in need with a donation!

OFFICE@GALLATINCASAGAL.ORG 406-582-2051 HOME WHO WE ARE VOLUNTEER DONATE NEWS & EVENTS RESOURCES CONTACT A MOTHER’S STORY The months I spent involved with CPS were among the most horrendous times of my life. I made unspeakably poor choices and suffered the most severe consequence: temporarily losing custody of my beautiful children. On paper I appeared to be a junkie, with no respect for authority, who didn’t care about myself or my children. I was treated as such by law enforcement and social services. However, my children’s CASA/Guardian ad Litem chose to see me as a real human being. I was leaving an abusive relationship, struggling with addiction and did not know how to manage my own life, let alone be a good mother. I needed help. I took the steps to get help and our CASA/Guardian ad Litem showed me support along the way. She visited me and observed me spending time with my children and got to experience who I really am. She saw the way my children’s eyes lit up as we played, how much love I had for them and for our family. She was able to take time to get to know me as the strong and committed parent I am and not a person defined by the past mistakes I had made. She was a voice for my children who were too young to have a voice in court. I believe having a neutral, outside opinion, one based on actual experience, gave my children and me a fair second chance. I will always feel indebted to the CASA/Guardian ad Litem program for believing in me, supporting me, and helping me and my family to start our best lives. DONATE VOLUNTEER Contact Form CASA/GAL of Gallatin County 615 South 16th Avenue Ste. 313 Bozeman, MT 59715 P: 406-582-2051 F: 406-582-2077 office@gallatincasagal.org CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE STATEWIDE AND TOLL-FREE 1-866-820-KIDS DONATE Help a child in need with a donation!