Two CASA Volunteers Were First to Complete New Virtual Training

Alvin Seals and Rev. Chrysanthia Carr-Seals are sworn in by family court Judge Lisa Hart Morgan on June 2.

Retired Professor Alvin Seals and Rev. Chrysanthia Carr-Seals, J.D., were sworn in as CASA of Lexington’s newest volunteers by family court Judge Lisa Hart Morgan on June 2, 2020.

Alvin and Chrysanthia, who now advocate for abused and neglected children in Bourbon County, were the first two volunteers to complete CASA of Lexington’s new virtual, “guided learning” training curriculum.

The new curriculum enables volunteers to complete the required 30-hour training via virtual classes held over Zoom and homework assignments they complete on their own time. The new curriculum can be completed entirely virtually or in a hybrid format with some in-person meetings.

Chrysanthia and Alvin were excited to serve the Bourbon County community through CASA.

“Based upon our religious convictions and dedication to church and community, we are motivated to serve people in various ways, particularly for children who are experiencing difficulties in their pursuit of life and happiness,” they said. “Jesus said, ‘Let the little children come to Me and do not forbid them, for of such is the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 19:14).’”

Chrysanthia is a reverend at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Paris.