iCARE
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by Cassie Johnson
he months of quarantine have brought many families closer and they have mostly enjoyed spending more time together. However, that extra time with parents and siblings has not been such a blessing for all children. While many enjoy more time with mom and dad, others have suffered because of it. Children in neglectful or abusive living situations need help now more than ever. “CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) is a volunteer-based program that works in partnership with National CASA, Kentucky CASA Network, and our local judges,� explained Stephanie Moss,
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CASA Program Director at CASA of West Kentucky. CASA staff are essential workers and have not let COVID-19 slow them down in serving abused or neglected children in our community.
What is CASA?
A CASA volunteer is an advocate for children. After a child is removed from their home and placed with a relative or foster family, their voices may not be heard. A CASA is appointed by a judge in many cases to look out for the interests of the child during court and custody proceedings. Each advocate has an imperative role: to speak
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