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!

Jessica Youart

Working with children is a passion for Meade County teacher and CASA volunteer Jessica Youart. Jessica’s favorite part about being a CASA is meeting new people and ensuring that children […]

Evelyn Schnee

While manning the table at a community event, Evelyn Schnee met a few CASA staff members and got introduced to the role of a CASA volunteer. Shortly after, she began […]

Debbie Childress

Debbie Childress is no stranger to serving in the Grayson County community. Debbie is the director of the Grayson County Alliance and has been a CASA since 2013. “What you […]

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