[Blgspops] [BillingsPopsOrchestra] Schylar's news article.

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Congratulations, John and Schylar!   Lovely article, about a lovely person!  Joan

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> On Feb 18, 2016, at 12:55 PM, 'John Baber' job59102 at bresnan.net [BillingsPopsOrchestra] <BillingsPopsOrchestra at yahoogroups.com> wrote:
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> Dear Friends,
> Here is the article in the Butte Montana Standard Paper, of Schylar.
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> Proud Dad, John
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> Foster care advocate snags state volunteer award
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> Canfield-Baber Courtesy, Schylar Canfield-Baber
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> From growing up in foster homes to earning two college degrees, Schylar Canfield-Baber has now been honored by Gov. Steve Bullock.
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> Canfield-Baber, 32, is one of seven recipients of the statewide 2016 ServeMontana outstanding volunteer service award, whittled down from 60 individuals and organizations nominated by the public last year.
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> An energetic, articulate advocate for youth foster care, he works with students shooting for a college education as outreach manager for the Student Assistant Foundation out of his office located on the fourth floor of Butte High School.
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> Just as he has a mountain of information to share with college-bound seniors and students who may need other outreach services, Carolynn Bright, SAF communications director in Helena, can’t say enough about the 2002 Helena High graduate:
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> “Schylar is an incredibly talented man who is a valued member of the Student Assistance Foundation team. We, and the students of southwest Montana, are fortunate that he chooses to live and work here.
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> “Having overcome tremendous obstacles as a young person himself, Schylar is an outstanding advocate for student success, especially for students who are growing up in the foster care system.”
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> His outreach spans southwest Montana, where he’s often on the road conducting financial aid nights at 10 high schools, three college campuses and a dozen partner organizations in eight counties.
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> He’s a force to reckon with, as he parlayed his tough experiences growing up as a foster child into exemplary service and dedication.
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> “Growing up in foster care has impacted every aspect of my life,” Canfield-Baber told The Standard. “I have an ability to support young people going through very difficult and sometimes unstable situations. I am more dedicated to helping underserved populations and believe that every person matters, as well as their opinions.”
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> A spokesman for others in the foster care system, he serves on FosterClub boards, Childwise Institute and the Protect Montana’s Kids Commission, among other boards. Previously, he was president of the Board of Directors of Montana CASA, or Court Appointed Special Advocates.
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> Six individuals and one department won the ServeMontana award, but Canfield-Baber was the only person from Butte to do so.
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> The governor lauded all recipients last week at the state Capitol for their “dedication and commitment to service” and for “greatly” enhancing civic life in Montana. The Montana Commission on Community Service made final selections.
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> As a foster child, Canfield-Baber bounced from home to home and school to school. He started living on his own at age 16 through an AWARE independent living program.
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> “I was very surprised I got the award,” he said. “I experienced just as much trauma within the system as I did from my abusive biological family. For me, my volunteer and advocacy work are almost therapeutic. Many foster youth aren’t as resilient as I have been, and need someone to advocate on their behalf.”
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> His talent lies in paying it forward.
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> “Most importantly — I have developed strong coping and survival skills that I am able to pass on to those I work with,” he added. “To me, it is about helping people help themselves.”
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