NEW ADVOCATE TRAINING

CASA Court Appointed Special Advocates FOR CHILDREN Follow us on facebook @CASAOFNORTHEASTKY CASA of Northeast KY, Inc. NEW ADVOCATE TRAINING CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Northeast KY, Inc. is in need of volunteers to become advocates for foster children from the communities of Boyd and Carter County. As a CASA, you will become the voice for a foster child - looking out for their best interests and ensuring their basic needs are met - while most importantly becoming a caring and reliable adult to depend on. Our Next Training is Set to Begin on June 24, 2019! ONLINE CONTENT: JUNE 24 THROUGH JULY 26, 2019 FACE-TO-FACE SESSIONS HELD ON: JUNE 28TH - 9:00 to 1:00 - JULY 12TH - 9:00 to 1:00 JULY 26 - 9:00 to 1:00 - JULY 30TH - 8:00 to 3:00 LUNCH PROVIDED RSVP BY FRIDAY, JUNE 7, 2019 TO: JEFF EVANS - PHONE 606-739-2177 - E-MAIL: jevans@asaneky.org - www.casaneky.org QUICK FACTS ...ABOUT CASA VOLUNTEERS - Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA's) have the experience to represent the best interest of the child in dependency, neglect and abuse cases. - CASAs are recognized and regulated by Kentucky statute. See KRS 620.500.550 - CASAs satisfy extensive screening and training requirements, including 30 hours of instruction. - CASAs serve at the request of the Court. - CASAs have only 1-2 cases at once. QUICK FACTS ...ABOUT CASA PROGRAMS - Local CASA Programs in Kentucky are established by the Judge of the Family Court or if none, then the Chief District Judge. See KRS 620.505 - There are 20 Local CASA Programs serving over one-third of the counties in Kentucky. - Local CASA Programs are governed by a local board and managed by a director. - Local CASA Programs train and supervise volunteers QUICK FACTS ...ABOUT CASA of NORTHEAST KY, INC. - CASA of NEKY serves children involved in Boyd and Carter County Courts. - CASA of NEKY offers a pre-service training every quarter. - Visit www.casaneky.org to learn more - Member program of Kentucky CASA Association and National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association. QUICK FACTS ...ABOUT CASA KIDS - Children with CASA volunteers spend less time in foster care. - Children with CASA volunteers are half as likely to re-enter foster care. - Children with CASA volunteers do better in school NATIONAL CASA EVIDENCE OF EFFECTIVENESS AMONG THEIR DUTIES: - Visit the child regularly - Interview relevant parties. - Monitor the child's home environment - Participate in treatment planning conferences - Attend hearings. - File Reports - Help ensure that the Court's Orders are being followed - Stay engaged until the child is in a safe, permanent home.