CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of South Central KY, Inc. is a non-profit agency dedicated to preventing and eliminating further trauma to children. CASA provides support, advocacy, and intervention for abused, neglected, and dependent children in South Central Kentucky’s Family Court Systems. A CASA volunteer is a court appointed, trained and committed adult who ensures that each child’s individual needs remain a priority in an over-burdened child welfare system. For more information, check out our website: www.CASAofSCK.org
| Chapter 1 | The Volunteer Role/The Child Welfare System | Monday, October 23, 2017 | 5:15 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. |
| Chapter 2 | Children’s Needs & Development/Child Abuse & Neglect/Trauma & Resilience | Tuesday, October 24, 2017 | 5:15 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. |
| Chapter 3 | Professional Communication/Communication & Interviewing | Thursday, October 26, 2017 | 5:15 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. |
| Chapter 4 | Poverty/Cultural Competence | Monday, October 30, 2017 | 5:15 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. |
| Chapter 5 | Mental Health/Substance Abuse | Thursday, November 2, 2017 | 5:15 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. |
| Chapter 6 | Domestic Violence | Monday, November 6, 2017 | 5:15 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. |
| Chapter 7 | Permanence/Educational Advocacy/Advocating for Older Youth & LBGTQ | Tuesday, November 7, 2017 | 5:15 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. |
| Chapter 8 | Active Volunteer panel/Training Review/Looking Ahead | Thursday, November 9, 2017 | 5:15 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. |
| Swearing In & Court Observation | TBA | TBA |
Please contact Jana at director@casaofsck.org or call 270.782.5353, if you have questions or want to be sent the application and other forms. Or you can visit: www.CASAofSCK.org/volunteer.
There is a CASA child waiting for you!