CASA is how you can be a hero.

You want to make a real difference in the world. You want to do something that matters - something that still counts years or even decades from now. You want to be a force for good.

Serving as a CASA volunteer is how you can.

You don’t need a specialized degree. You don’t need to dedicate your life to a specific career. You just need to show up and show a kid they matter to someone.

Meet some of our CASA volunteers

What is a CASA volunteer?

A CASA volunteer is someone with a heart for helping kids. Each volunteer is matched with a child in the family court system. They visit that child every month, getting to know them and giving them hope that someone cares about them and is looking out for what they need. They gather information about the child’s life. And when something isn’t going right for a child, a CASA volunteer can make recommendations that have life-changing results.

What does it take to volunteer?

CASA volunteers must be at least 21 years old, pass background checks, and complete an initial 30-hour training class. You can learn more about CASA of Lexington’s training through our Introduction to CASA video series. Once a CASA volunteer is matched with a child, it takes about 5-10 hours a month. We ask all volunteers to commit to serving for at least two years, ensuring consistency for the children.

How do I get started?

You can fill out a CASA volunteer application online right now. Once we receive your application, we will schedule an initial interview, then find a training schedule that works for you.

Want to talk with someone?

If you have questions, or would like to talk with someone about what it’s like to be a CASA volunteer, you can fill out the form below.

About CASA of Lexington

CASA of Lexington is Kentucky’s largest Court-Appointed Special Advocate program. Every year, we have more than 250 volunteers who help get better outcomes for close to 700 children across our seven counties: Bourbon, Fayette, Garrard, Jessamine, Lincoln, Scott and Woodford. If you want to help a child stuck in the family court system but fostering isn’t right, CASA is how you can do it!