Makayla Nusbaum Finds Her Calling in the Courtroom – and as a CASA volunteer
Makayla Nusbaum came to Lexington to study law at the University of Kentucky Rosenberg College of Law. She expected to gain experience and a good start to her legal career. But she didn’t expect to discover a meaningful way to help children in family court — as a CASA volunteer. “I learned about CASA when […]
One child feels less alone in the family court system, thanks to Sydney Jones
When Sydney Jones first heard about CASA, she didn’t sign up right away. “I could tell pretty quickly that it was a serious commitment, and I wanted to make sure that if I applied, I was at a point in my life where I could truly give it the time and effort it deserved,” Jones […]
Teacher brings consistency to children as a CASA volunteer
Janie Johnston has spent more than 20 years building relationships with children as an elementary teacher. For the past year-plus, she has been putting those same skills to work as a CASA volunteer. Johnston became a CASA volunteer in June 2025 after her friend Debra Gabbard kept telling her the role was perfect for her. […]
Woodford CASA volunteer helps teens transition to adulthood
When the last of Karim George’s four children moved out of the house, she decided she wanted to volunteer. A friend mentioned CASA. Six years later, George has advocated for 10 children as a CASA volunteer — and she’s become especially known for her work with teenagers. “She has recently been advocating for teenagers, especially […]
Woodford CASA volunteer giving her time to help kids
After she retired from a career in education, Ginny Robinson realized she missed interacting with her students and young people. “A friend who I admire a lot, Anna Jones, is a CASA volunteer and told me how she enjoyed volunteering,” Robinson said. Robinson took a volunteer training class and got matched with her first child […]
Until she’s ready to foster, Katie Sherman is serving as a CASA volunteer
Katie Sherman expects to be a foster parent one day. Until then, she’s found another way to help children trying to navigate the child welfare system: She serves as a CASA volunteer. “In my time with CASA, I have met many different children and have really enjoyed getting to know them,” said Sherman, who works […]
Bourbon County man earns CASA Volunteer of the Month
A Bourbon County man has been named a regional CASA Volunteer of the Month for July. Wallis Brooks became a CASA volunteer just nine months ago, but Bourbon CASA Volunteer Manager Weida Allen said he has already made a big impact. “He is a new volunteer, but he is doing a fantastic job advocating for […]
Midway business owner earns CASA Volunteer of the Month recognition
A Midway business owner has been named a CASA Volunteer of the Month for excellent work advocating for abused and neglected children. Michelle Rudzik, who operates Fleur De Bleu on Midway’s Main Street, has also been a CASA volunteer for four years. Back in 2022, she had no plans to be a CASA volunteer, but […]
Lexington woman helps kids and their families as a CASA volunteer
Kim Mosley stays pretty busy as a wife of 43 years, a mom to five, a grandmother to 11 and a great-grandmother to three. But she also makes time to help other children as a CASA volunteer. Mosley knew about CASA when her family moved to Kentucky because she had been an advocate for abused […]
Lincoln County man named CASA Volunteer of the Month for seven-county region
A Lincoln County man has been named a CASA Volunteer of the Month for the seven-county region served by CASA of Lexington. Jim Luhmann had volunteered in a different way in Colorado before his family moved to Kentucky. Once they moved here, “I began looking around for other opportunities to serve, as I believe my […]