Sally Brunner keeps helping kids in need by serving as a CASA volunteer

CASA Volunteer Sally Brunner

Sally Brunner spent 18 years working in public health, helping low-income children and families in central Kentucky.

When she wanted to continue giving back after her retirement, she turned to CASA volunteering.

“I’ve been involved with many children in foster care and also engaged in the care of mothers who were interested in learning to be the best parents they could be for their children,” she said. “In my retirement, being a CASA volunteer has enabled me to continue to give time to kids by being an advocate.”

Each CASA volunteer like Brunner spends about 5-10 hours a month visiting their matched children, gathering information, and sharing what they learn to ensure the children’s needs are met. CASA volunteers can help children improve in school, get medical care they’ve been missing, and find safe, permanent homes.

Brunner said she chooses to advocate for young children under 3 because she knows it is such an important time developmentally.

“The time I invest is rewarding and well worth it because it is going to give those kids a better life,” she said.

Brunner’s Volunteer Manager Jennifer Lamb said thanks to the time she spends with the children and her attention to detail, she has been able to provide valuable insights that have made a difference.

“Sally shows up consistently for all five of the children she currently advocates for,” Lamb said. “She is thorough and communicates well with everyone on the children’s cases. These children have a brighter future because of her work.”

For Brunner, finding CASA has been the perfect way to continue caring for children in need.

“Every child deserves to have a voice and needs a safe and loving home,” she said. “My goal as a CASA volunteer is to help make that happen.”

For more information about CASA volunteering, visit www.casaoflexington.org.