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**The September CASA Training class is currently full. Those interested in a future training or placement on a wait list are encouraged to complete the application, but will likely not be placed in the upcoming training cycle. Our next CASA Training dates are in September 2024. Volunteers participate in 30+ hours of pre-service training to […]
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Today is National Disability Independence Day and CASA/GAL would like to recognize Reach Inc., Gallatin County`s trailblazing leader in the developmental disability services field since 1974. Reach Inc. offers comprehensive housing, employment, and transportation supports for adults, empowering them to lead full, independent lives. Celebrating 50 years of serving our community, making an amazing difference every day! @reachbozeman
Today is National Disability Independence Day and CASA/GAL would like to recognize Reach Inc., Gallatin County`s trailblazing leader in the developmental disability services field since 1974. Reach Inc. offers comprehensive housing, employment, and transportation supports for adults, empowering them to lead full, independent lives. Celebrating 50 years of serving our community, making an amazing difference every day! @reachbozeman
Today is International Self-Care Day. The National Institute of Mental Health defines self-care as “taking the time to do things that help you live well and improve both your physical and mental health.” There are many ways to practice self-care, and it is best done proactively rather than reactively. One idea is to practice positive self-affirmations daily. "In fact, repeating positive affirmations can help us build confidence, reduce stress, and increase our emotional resilience." Some ideas for daily positive affirmations include:
I am deserving of rest and relaxation.
I am worthy of taking time for myself and my needs.
I am deserving of a healthy and balanced lifestyle.
I am capable of setting boundaries.
I am in charge of my own happiness and well-being.
Those working and volunteering in helping fields often experience a higher level of stress and secondary trauma in their daily lives. Self-care is especially important for avoiding burnout and compassion fatigue. We encourage our volunteers, our fellow "helpers," and all of you to join us in taking time today and every day to help you live well and care for your valuable mental and physical self.
Today is International Self-Care Day. The National Institute of Mental Health defines self-care as “taking the time to do things that help you live well and improve both your physical and mental health.” There are many ways to practice self-care, and it is best done proactively rather than reactively. One idea is to practice positive self-affirmations daily. "In fact, repeating positive affirmations can help us build confidence, reduce stress, and increase our emotional resilience." Some ideas for daily positive affirmations include:
I am deserving of rest and relaxation.
I am worthy of taking time for myself and my needs.
I am deserving of a healthy and balanced lifestyle.
I am capable of setting boundaries.
I am in charge of my own happiness and well-being.
Those working and volunteering in helping fields often experience a higher level of stress and secondary trauma in their daily lives. Self-care is especially important for avoiding burnout and compassion fatigue. We encourage our volunteers, our fellow "helpers," and all of you to join us in taking time today and every day to help you live well and care for your valuable mental and physical self.
According to the National Adult Literacy Survey, 70% of incarcerated adults in the United States are unable to read at a fourth-grade level. This means they may not have the reading skills to complete many everyday tasks or to hold down jobs that pay well. It doesn`t have to be this way, and here in our community, an amazing organization, READMontana, is striving to assist those struggling with dyslexia. Their organization:
*Provides quality screening and instructional services to children and adults with suspected dyslexia;
*Minimizes barriers to quality instruction among lower income families and individuals;
*Increases awareness and understanding of dyslexia in our community; and
*Reduces community impacts from the effects of dyslexia on mental health, substance abuse, poverty, and incarceration.
Share the message and the resource!
https://www.readmontana.org/
https://www.facebook.com/readmontana406/
@read_montana
According to the National Adult Literacy Survey, 70% of incarcerated adults in the United States are unable to read at a fourth-grade level. This means they may not have the reading skills to complete many everyday tasks or to hold down jobs that pay well. It doesn`t have to be this way, and here in our community, an amazing organization, READMontana, is striving to assist those struggling with dyslexia. Their organization:
*Provides quality screening and instructional services to children and adults with suspected dyslexia;
*Minimizes barriers to quality instruction among lower income families and individuals;
*Increases awareness and understanding of dyslexia in our community; and
*Reduces community impacts from the effects of dyslexia on mental health, substance abuse, poverty, and incarceration.
Share the message and the resource!
https://www.readmontana.org/
https://www.facebook.com/readmontana406/
@read_montana
CASA/GAL of Gallatin County celebrates BE LOVE DAY!
WHAT IS BE LOVE?
BE LOVE is a growing movement of courageous acts to achieve justice, which we define based on these words from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: “Justice at its best is love correcting everything that stands against love.”
BE LOVE seeks to strategically define and unleash the true power of love to unite humanity, cultivate true peace, and create the Beloved Community. The movement has a three-pronged call to action:
(1) Be educated on what it means to Be Love
(2) Build inward character and outward community and
(3) Be a part of creating a more just, humane, equitable and peaceful world
https://thekingcenter.org/belove/
CASA/GAL of Gallatin County celebrates BE LOVE DAY!
WHAT IS BE LOVE?
BE LOVE is a growing movement of courageous acts to achieve justice, which we define based on these words from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: “Justice at its best is love correcting everything that stands against love.”
BE LOVE seeks to strategically define and unleash the true power of love to unite humanity, cultivate true peace, and create the Beloved Community. The movement has a three-pronged call to action:
(1) Be educated on what it means to Be Love
(2) Build inward character and outward community and
(3) Be a part of creating a more just, humane, equitable and peaceful world
https://thekingcenter.org/belove/
CASA volunteers aren`t just doing a job, they are investing in the lives and future of children with their heart and soul. ❤️ #changeachildsstory
CASA volunteers aren`t just doing a job, they are investing in the lives and future of children with their heart and soul. ❤️ #changeachildsstory
Wishing you all a safe and special Independence Day!
CASA volunteers participated in Greater Gallatin United Way`s Day of Action today and gave back to another local non-profit, The Bozeman Help Center and Sacks Thrift Avenue by helping with a painting project. We appreciate GGUW and our amazing CASAs for the difference they make every day in our community. #dayofaction #casavolunteer @greatergallatinunitedway
CASA volunteers participated in Greater Gallatin United Way`s Day of Action today and gave back to another local non-profit, The Bozeman Help Center and Sacks Thrift Avenue by helping with a painting project. We appreciate GGUW and our amazing CASAs for the difference they make every day in our community. #dayofaction #casavolunteer @greatergallatinunitedway
Freedom! CASA/GAL of Gallatin County joins in the celebration of Juneteeth, Freedom Day, Jubilee - rejoicing in the official emancipation of enslaved African Americans. We acknowledge the historical trauma and disparity that has resulted from slavery and discrimination, and celebrate the positive steps forward. #changeachildsstory
Freedom! CASA/GAL of Gallatin County joins in the celebration of Juneteeth, Freedom Day, Jubilee - rejoicing in the official emancipation of enslaved African Americans. We acknowledge the historical trauma and disparity that has resulted from slavery and discrimination, and celebrate the positive steps forward. #changeachildsstory
June is #NationalReunificationMonth and we want to celebrate the importance and positive impact of reunification.
We train our advocates that when possible, to help bridge the gap between foster families and biological parents. Positive partnerships between birth parents, caregivers, caseworkers, and older youth increase the chances of successful reunifications.
We hope this month sparks great conversations on how we all can better support reunification! 💙
#childadvocate #casagallatincounty #Montana #StrongerTogether #volunteersmakeadifference
June is #NationalReunificationMonth and we want to celebrate the importance and positive impact of reunification.
We train our advocates that when possible, to help bridge the gap between foster families and biological parents. Positive partnerships between birth parents, caregivers, caseworkers, and older youth increase the chances of successful reunifications.
We hope this month sparks great conversations on how we all can better support reunification! 💙
#childadvocate #casagallatincounty #Montana #StrongerTogether #volunteersmakeadifference
Are you looking for more resources to help you understand the child welfare system?
We recommend reading Garbage Bag Suitcase by Shenandoah Chefalo. Rated ⭐⭐⭐⭐ on Goodreads, this is a must read for anyone wanting to be or already involved in foster care.
"Garbage Bag Suitcase is not only the inspiring and hair-raising story of one woman`s journey to over-come her desolate childhood, but it also presents grass-root solutions on how to revamp the broken foster care system."
Let us know below if you have read it or are planning to read!
#ChildWelfare #FosterCareMonth #childadvocate #casagallatincounty #Montana #goodreads #fridaybookfeature
Are you looking for more resources to help you understand the child welfare system?
We recommend reading Garbage Bag Suitcase by Shenandoah Chefalo. Rated ⭐⭐⭐⭐ on Goodreads, this is a must read for anyone wanting to be or already involved in foster care.
"Garbage Bag Suitcase is not only the inspiring and hair-raising story of one woman`s journey to over-come her desolate childhood, but it also presents grass-root solutions on how to revamp the broken foster care system."
Let us know below if you have read it or are planning to read!
#ChildWelfare #FosterCareMonth #childadvocate #casagallatincounty #Montana #goodreads #fridaybookfeature
As #FosterCareMonth comes to an end, we hope the conversation around how to improve foster care doesn`t.
CASA/GAL of Gallatin County aims for our advocates to connect foster youth to the opportunities they need to grow. Foster youth are experts on their own lives and we want to empower them to make informed decisions about the services and support they receive and who they receive them from.
According to Child Welfare Information Gateway, "In 2021, an estimated 77% of eligible youth in foster care, ages 14-21 years old, left care without receiving federally funded services necessary to prepare them for adulthood and independent living."
Here at CASA/GAL, we provide our advocates with a list of services that can benefit both the child and the family as a whole. Head to our website to see the services that Bozeman has to offer and make sure to pass it on!
https://gallatincountycasagal.org/community-resources
#bozemanmt #StrongerTogether #casagallatincounty #ChildWelfare #childadvocate
As #FosterCareMonth comes to an end, we hope the conversation around how to improve foster care doesn`t.
CASA/GAL of Gallatin County aims for our advocates to connect foster youth to the opportunities they need to grow. Foster youth are experts on their own lives and we want to empower them to make informed decisions about the services and support they receive and who they receive them from.
According to Child Welfare Information Gateway, "In 2021, an estimated 77% of eligible youth in foster care, ages 14-21 years old, left care without receiving federally funded services necessary to prepare them for adulthood and independent living."
Here at CASA/GAL, we provide our advocates with a list of services that can benefit both the child and the family as a whole. Head to our website to see the services that Bozeman has to offer and make sure to pass it on!
https://gallatincountycasagal.org/community-resources
#bozemanmt #StrongerTogether #casagallatincounty #ChildWelfare #childadvocate
We want to take a moment to say thank you to all of the brave men and women that made the ultimate sacrifice for our safety and freedom. Today we hope that everyone remembers and honors them and their families.
The CASA/GAL of Gallatin County office will be closed today in observance of Memorial Day.
#casagallatincounty #bozemanmt #StrongerTogether #MemorialDay #rememberthefallen
We want to take a moment to say thank you to all of the brave men and women that made the ultimate sacrifice for our safety and freedom. Today we hope that everyone remembers and honors them and their families.
The CASA/GAL of Gallatin County office will be closed today in observance of Memorial Day.
#casagallatincounty #bozemanmt #StrongerTogether #MemorialDay #rememberthefallen