LEX18 covers child abuse concerns during pandemic

LEXINGTON, Kentucky (April 23, 2020) — CASA of Lexington was featured on LEX 18 at Sunrise this morning. Reporter Claire Kopsky detailed the need for more CASA volunteers in anticipation of a spike in reported child abuse and neglect cases after the current pandemic restrictions are lifted.

You can watch the video here or visit LEX18.com:

You can sign up to volunteer and learn about other ways to support CASA of Lexington during the current pandemic at casaoflexington.org/covid19.

About CASA of Lexington

CASA of Lexington’s trained and supervised volunteers advocate through the family court system to ensure all victims of child abuse and neglect are safe and thrive in a permanent home. Changes such as where the child lives or goes to school, changes in social workers, teachers and friends, as well as the uncertainty of what life holds, can be very overwhelming for these children.  The CASA volunteer is there to help recognize what the child needs, work to minimize these detrimental changes, and advocate for positive changes for the child’s future.

For more information, contact Ben Kleppinger, community engagement coordinator, at bkleppinger@casaoflexington.org or (859) 200-7266.