CASA

In all my time as a journalist and human being (and maybe it may not be all too long), I’d never heard of CASA. I was a social worker intern in New York for god sake and I’d still never heard of CASA… what was wrong with me? Well today, I figured I’d join up and CASA was who I was going to join up with.

I’ve always had a soft spot for human services, trying to help those who need helping, I just didn’t ever know how to really get involved and actually make a difference (beyond recycling, donating and praying) but today I think I’ve found a way to help. CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocate Association) is a national organization that helps children who are in trouble. And I don’t mean help as in I’ll need a medical or psychology degree to help, I mean someone who goes to court on behalf of a child’s best interests. That person is going to be me from now on… well from mid September on – I will need a little training.

While coming to Montana was slightly whimsical and staying perhaps a little more to the insane end of the spectrum, I’m glad I did and I’m glad I am… I will make a difference yet.