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A Caring Advocate for Every Child

Apply to become a court appointed special advocate

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) are trained community volunteers appointed by family court judges to advocate for children who have experienced abuse or neglect. They get to know each child and understand their needs while making sure their voice is heard in court.


CASA of the Bluegrass recruits, trains, and supports volunteers who provide consistent advocacy throughout a child's journey through the court system. By gathering information and building relationships, CASA volunteers make recommendations to judges and help ensure every child has someone looking out for their best interests and advocating for a safe and permanent home.

What Does a CASA Volunteer Do?

A CASA volunteer serves as an independent advocate for a child involved in the court system, making sure the child's voice, needs, and best interests are represented. They build a relationship with the child, gather information from the people involved in their life, and help the judge make informed decisions.

CASA Volunteers Will:

Connect

Communicate
Communicate

Spend time getting to know the child and building a trusting relationship.

Communicate

Communicate
Communicate

Build relationships with parents, foster parents, teachers, caseworkers, and others involved in the child's life.

Review

Communicate
Represent

Examine important records, including school, medical, and court documents.

Represent

Represent
Represent

Attend court hearings and provide written reports and recommendations to the judge.

Advocate

Represent
Advocate

Champion the child's safety, stability, and the best possible permanent home.

Focus

Represent
Advocate

Keep the child's best interests at the center of every decision.

CASA Staff Will:

Recruit

Supervise
Recruit

Help grow our team of dedicated volunteer advocates by connecting caring community members with the opportunity to make a difference in a child's life. Share our mission, spread the word, and encourage others to become a CASA volunteer.

Train

Supervise
Recruit

Prepare volunteers through comprehensive training that builds the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to advocate effectively for children and their best interests.

Supervise

Supervise
Supervise

Provide ongoing guidance, support, and supervision to CASA volunteers. Help volunteers navigate their cases, strengthen their advocacy skills, and ensure every child receives consistent, informed advocacy.

What Does it Look Like in Action?

Legal & Regulatory Foundation

National CASA/GAL Network

National CASA/GAL Network
National CASA/GAL Network

CASA of the Bluegrass is proud to be part of the National CASA/GAL Association network, a nationwide community dedicated to advocating for children who have experienced abuse or neglect.

Visit NCASA/GAL Website

Kentucky CASA Network

National CASA/GAL Network
National CASA/GAL Network

CASA of the Bluegrass is a member of the Kentucky CASA Network (KCN), following statewide standards, guidelines, and best practices to ensure consistent, high-quality advocacy for children across the Commonwealth.

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Kentucky Revised Statutes

National CASA/GAL Network
Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act

The CASA program is established in Kentucky law under the Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS), which provides the legal foundation for its role in advocating for children involved in the court system.

Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act

Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act
Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act
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Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997

Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act
Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997
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Family First Prevention Services Act

Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act
Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997
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KRS 620.500

KRS 620.500
KRS 620.500
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KRS 620.505

KRS 620.500
KRS 620.500
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KRS 620.525

KRS 620.500
KRS 620.525
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CASA of the Bluegrass does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, or age. 


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