Montana - CASA - Gallatin County

About this resource

CASA/GAL of Gallatin County is a nonprofit organization that helps kids who have experienced abuse or neglect and are now involved in the court system.

The name CASA/GAL stands for Court Appointed Special Advocates / Guardian ad Litem. These are trained community volunteers who speak up for kids in court and make sure their needs are heard and met.

Here’s what they do:

Act as the eyes and ears for the judge, sharing honest and caring insights about the child’s life
Support and stand by children while they go through the court process
Make sure each child’s safety, well-being, and future are the top priority
Often become the one stable, trusted adult in a child’s life during a difficult time

CASA/GAL recruits and trains everyday people to be a support system for youth. Advocates stay with the child until they find a safe, permanent home and work to help them heal and grow stronger.