Abused children can’t fight for their own safety.

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You can fight for them.

Kentucky has a real child abuse problem. But you can make a real difference by becoming a Court-Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer.

CASA volunteers spend 5-10 hours a month visiting the child they are assigned, advocating for solutions that help the child, and speeding up the court process so the child can return to a safe, permanent home faster. They are everyday people just like you, who have made a serious commitment to fight to make things right for innocent children.

A child is waiting right now for you to help.

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CASA of Lexington will email you more information about what a CASA volunteer does so you can make an educated decision about whether it’s right for you. We serve children with cases in Fayette, Bourbon, Woodford, Scott, Jessamine and Garrard counties.

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You can protect kids like Kaleb by becoming a CASA volunteer.

Kaleb was probably going to wind up in jail. He was probably going to develop a drug addiction. He could have wound up homeless, living on the streets.

That’s what the statistics predicted for him, anyway. But Kaleb had someone who changed his odds. Kaleb had a CASA volunteer.

  • Kaleb had a chaotic childhood that left him traumatized with severe behavioral problems. He was shuffled around to different residential treatment facilities around Kentucky, unable to find any kind of permanency.

    Kaleb was given a male CASA volunteer, David, who began visiting Kaleb regularly and attending court to advocate for Kaleb's needs. David followed Kaleb from placement to placement, sticking with him even when other adults involved in his case changed.

    Recently, Kaleb told the judge on his case, "To be honest, I kind of look at David like a father figure, because he's the one who's always been there and listened to me."

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Absolutely! You don't need a college or high-school degree, and we don't require any prior experience. It helps to be a good listener, well-organized and good at writing. But all those things can be learned. The most important qualification is wanting to fight for children in need. All CASA volunteers must be 21 years old and pass background checks.

  • CASA volunteers receive a thorough 30-hour training before being assigned to a case. After training, they also have support from our experienced Volunteer Managers, who can go on visits with you, offer advice and guidance, and will always be in court with you. We also provide continuing education trainings so you can keep building your skills. We make it easy for you to focus on the child you are advocating for.

  • We want everyone and anyone who can serve to be a CASA volunteer. Most CASA volunteers — here and across the country — are women. But about half of the children we serve are male. Men are underrepresented as CASA volunteers, which means there are many boys in need of a CASA volunteer who could also benefit from having a positive male role model in their lives.

  • You can learn more about the impacts you can have as a CASA volunteer by clicking here. You can learn more about our volunteer training and watch our CASA 101 video here.

  • If you are ready to make the commitment, you can fill out an application online here. All CASA volunteers must complete a 30-hour training, observe court and take an oath of confidentiality before being assigned to a case. Volunteers commit to serve at least two years in order to ensure continuity for the children we serve.