CASA volunteer only constant for neglected child who has been in more than 24 placements
CASA volunteer Doug Myers Doug Myers has been following the case of a child, James for more than eight years. James is not the child’s real name — he is an abused or neglected child with an ongoing case in the family court system. In the years since his case opened, James’ home has changed […]
Georgetown church deacon positively impacts children’s futures by serving as a CASA volunteer
CASA Volunteer Grace Ross A Georgetown woman’s decision to sign up as a CASA volunteer about three years ago has helped change the course of eight children’s lives. Grace Ross said she learned about Scott County’s Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program through articles in the Georgetown News-Graphic. “When I read a story of how a […]
Dog mom creates positive change in her community by serving as a CASA volunteer
CASA Volunteer Brooke Fatzinger Brooke Fatzinger loves spending time with her family. That includes being a mom to her two dogs, as well as spending time with her fiancé and his kids. She also spends time every month with a young girl we’ll call Destiny. Destiny suffered neglect several years ago and is currently in […]
Lincoln County CASA Volunteer Discovers Meaningful Work Helping Abused and Neglected Kids
CASA Volunteer Pat Bennett Pat Bennett spent his career working across Kentucky, including at a bowling ball factory, the Corvette factory in Bowling Green and with General Electric in Louisville. Once he retired, he wanted to do something with his free time that would be good for the state he loves. “I’ve replaced being busy […]
CASA volunteer connects with Bourbon County kids to help give them a brighter future
CASA Volunteer Sherill Durham-Sanders Sherill Durham-Sanders has eight children and 15 grandchildren. But the number of young people whose lives she has affected goes well beyond that. She is a former teacher, and she now serves as a CASA volunteer with CASA of Lexington. As a CASA volunteer, she has changed the lives of six […]
UK law student helps an abused child and earns pro bono credit as a CASA volunteer
CASA Volunteer Emily Prince Emily Prince is in her final year of law school, completing her change of careers from social work. But as she pursued her law degree, she also found herself missing the feeling of making a difference for children. Then, she learned about CASA of Lexington, which enables volunteers to advocate for […]
Lexington woman has made a difference for 17 children as a CASA volunteer
CASA volunteer Meredith Feiertag After Meredith Feiertag moved to central Kentucky, she began looking for a way to fulfill her desire to improve children’s wellbeing. “A friend of mine was a volunteer with CASA and encouraged me to apply,” she said. “The chance to make a meaningful difference for and connection with kids facing a […]
Destin Mizelle enjoys the challenge of serving as a CASA volunteer
CASA volunteer Destin Mizelle When Destin Mizelle learned how CASA volunteers can help abused and neglected children, he thought it sounded like a great opportunity to make a difference. He also worried about the time commitment. “After a few months in the role, I realized it doesn’t feel like a burden at all,” he said. […]
Paige Slover helps solve problems for children as a CASA volunteer
CASA Volunteer Paige Slover Lexington, Ky. (Dec. 4, 2024) – Paige Slover was trying to solve a problem. A child, William, was having major difficulties adjusting to Kindergarten. William, whose name is changed here for privacy, was a neglected child, and Slover was appointed as his CASA volunteer to advocate for his needs. That was […]
Lindsay Medley helps reunify families as a CASA volunteer
CASA Volunteer Lindsay Medley Lindsay Medley has been able to bring two families back together by serving as a CASA volunteer. “I was able to see two children reunited with their hard-working mama after four long years,” she said. “And I was able to assist a grandmother in obtaining permanent custody of her newborn granddaughter.” […]