She was a ‘state child.’ Now she advocates for foster kids as a CASA volunteer.
CASA Volunteer Kelly Pack As a child, Kelly Pack was a “state child” — she was briefly in foster care, then looked after by a relative. “I know the system
‘Direct and immediate impact:’ Lexmark employee uses team-building skills to help neglected children
Kathy Edwards has advocated for six children during two years as a CASA volunteer CASA Volunteer Kathy Edwards Kathy Edwards is the kind of person who understands the value of
Farm to Fork Gala June 29 in Lancaster
Garrard County’s first ever Farm to Fork gala will be held at the newly opened LockRidge Park in Lancaster on June 29. The locally-sourced night of fun begins at 5:30
Siblings in the foster system find hope in a friend
Kayla Pelphrey bonded with her CASA kids, bringing some fun and consistency into their lives Kids’ artworks hanging on the wall in Kayla Pelphrey’s office. The art that hangs on
“The children did not deserve what they were going through.”
One central Kentucky woman has improved children’s futures for 10 years as a CASA volunteer CASA Volunteer Judy Papania Every year in central Kentucky, hundreds of children suffer abuse and
CASA volunteer summer training enables you to help abused and neglected children
Hundreds of central Kentucky children continue to suffer abuse and neglect every year. But there are also hundreds of CASA volunteers – regular people who volunteer to make things better
Fayette County CASA volunteers earn Presidential Volunteer Service Awards
CASA volunteers who won 2023 Presidential Volunteer Service Awards pose for a photo with Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton, members of the Urban County Council, CASA staff and board members, and
Peggy Entrekin earns CASA Volunteer of the Month award in Woodford County
CASA Volunteer Peggy Entrekin Woodford County CASA Volunteer Peggy Entrekin is a Volunteer of the Month for the region. Woodford volunteers have now claimed the Volunteer of the Month honor
Patty Overing named a CASA Volunteer of the Month
CASA Volunteer Patty Overing After Patty Overing retired from her career in banking, she began putting more time into her hobbies and family. But she also wanted to do something
CASA Recognized by United Way for Rapid Growth in Garrard and Lincoln Counties
CASA of Lexington has been given the Health Partner of the Year award by Heart of Kentucky United Way. The nonprofit received the award for rapidly growing the CASA program
Jessamine County CASA volunteers earn Presidential Volunteer Service Awards
Jessamine County Judge-Executive David West, front left, presents Jessamine County CASA Volunteer Kellye Cole with her Presidential Volunteer Service Award at Tuesday’s Jessamine Fiscal Court meeting. Ten Jessamine County CASA
Scott County CASA volunteers earn Presidential Volunteer Service Awards
Eight Scott County CASA volunteers have been honored for earning the Presidential Volunteer Service Award. Scott Judge-Executive Joe Pat Covington, Georgetown Mayor Burney Jenkins and Family Court Judge William J.
Lincoln County CASA volunteers earn Presidential Volunteer Service Awards
CASA Executive Director Melynda Jamison, Friend of CASA Cassie Bottoms, CASA Volunteer Judy Papania, CASA Volunteer Priscilla Miller, and Stanford Mayor Dalton Miller take a photo together after Bottoms, Papania
Georgetown woman named a CASA Volunteer of the Month
CASA Volunteer Bev Chandler A Georgetown woman has been named a CASA Volunteer of the Month for her advocacy on behalf of abused and neglected children. Bev Chandler has served
Asbury Theological Seminary Student Earns CASA Volunteer of the Month Honor
CASA Volunteer Julie Turner An Asbury Theological Seminary student has been named a CASA Volunteer of the Month for her hard work advocating on behalf of abused and neglected children.
Scott County CASA Volunteer Changes the Course of a Young Girl’s life through advocacy
CASA Volunteer Debbie Rurik-Goodwin Debbie Rurik-Goodwin had two goals after she retired: Spend time with her grandson and volunteer however she could to make a real difference. By serving as
Bourbon County CASA volunteer earns Volunteer of the Month award for passionate advocacy
CASA Volunteer John Mullins John Mullins has been a coach his whole life. “I’ve coached every sport there is — even ice hockey,” he said. Mullins actually coached his son’s
Jessamine resident earns CASA Volunteer of the Month honor for work on behalf of abuse and neglected kids
CASA Volunteer of the Month Emma Sandrock Emma Scott has always made volunteering a part of her life. When she looked for a way to serve her community in Jessamine
Single Dad Helps Children in Family Court by Serving as a CASA Volunteer
CASA Volunteer Brian Collins When Brian Collins went through a divorce, he saw firsthand how confusing and overwhelming the court system can be — especially for children. Collins decided he
Lincoln County’s Priscilla Miller named CASA Volunteer of the Month in January
More CASA volunteers are needed to serve abused and neglected children in Lincoln County Lincoln County resident Priscilla Miller has been named a CASA Volunteer of the Month for January
Woodford County’s Fred Thomas Earns CASA Volunteer of the Month Honor
More CASA volunteers are needed for abused and neglected children in Woodford County Versailles resident Fred Thomas has been named a CASA Volunteer of the Month for January 2024. CASA
Seats available in upcoming training for new CASA volunteers in Garrard and Lincoln counties
Seats are still available in the next training for new CASA volunteers serving in Lincoln and Garrard counties. The training classes begin Jan. 23 and wrap up March 5, with
CASA of Lexington recognized as “innovative” partner on LGBTQ+ inclusion by All Children All Families
Organization is one of seven local CASA programs nationwide to earn the highest tier of recognition CASA of Lexington is one of seven local CASA programs in the nation
Veteran and rookie CASA volunteers team up, become friends working a case together
CASA volunteers Jackie Washburn, left, and Susan Isaacs are December’s Volunteers of the Month. When a new case of child neglect involving six siblings came across Rebecca Brereton-Farr’s desk last