About

Mission

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of the Heartland recruits, trains, and supports community volunteers who advocate on behalf of abused, neglected, and dependent children.

Vision

Every child CASA serves achieves permanency in a safe and loving home where they can thrive.

Values

In working to achieve our vision, we act on the following core values:

Compassion - consistent presence in the lives of abused and neglected children and the community.

Advocacy - the best interest of the children we serve as the eyes, ears, and voice for the child.

Stewardship - Thoughtful use of program resources to maximize our positive impact on the children we serve.

Adaptability - flexibility in an ever-changing community and child welfare system.

Who We Are

CASA volunteers serve as dedicated advocates for children who are navigating the court system due to dependency, neglect, and abuse. CASA of the Heartland operates in accordance with the statutory mandates under KRS 620.500 et al.

Meet our CASAs!

Noisha Saunders

This month, we’re highlighting our volunteer, Noshia Saunders! Noshia has been a CASA volunteer since 2020. She learned about CASA when her son brought home a flyer from school, promoting […]

Manfredo Quiros

Manfredo has served as a CASA volunteer for 1.5 years. He first learned about CASA online and decided to do a little research into the organization. What he learned inspired […]

Cindy Trent

Cindy first heard about CASA when she attended the Farm to Fork event. She later received a newsletter that said, “You can be a model to the masses, but to […]

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