CASA of the Northern Bluegrass Region

Children who are in the court system need a strong voice to advocate for them. Be the voice for a child in our community affected by abuse and neglect. To learn how you can become a CASA volunteer, visit https://casanorthernbluegrass.org/how-to-help/volunteer.html

Stop by and see the CASA staff at the Kenton County fair tonight and tomorrow! Learn about becoming a voice for a child and help give them a bright future.

Do you have a friend, coworker or family member who you think would be a great advocate for a child? Tag them in the comments or direct them to our website so they can get more information on how to become a CASA volunteer!

Happy Birthday to our July Volunteers. We hope you have a wonderful Birthday!

In the first half of this year, CASA of the Northern Bluegrass Region has recruited 9 new CASA volunteers and served a total of 177 children, but there are still over 50 children waiting for a volunteer in our community. You can change a child's life. Inquire today about becoming a CASA volunteer: https://casanorthernbluegrass.org/how-to-help/volunteer.html

Happy Birthday to our Director of Programming, Colleen Maier. We hope you have the best day and thank you for all that you do each day to further the mission and vision of CASA of the Northern Bluegrass Region!

Don't forget to register for the 11th Annual CASA 5k Superhero run/walk by Monday, July 15th for the early bird pricing of $25. Kids 12 and under are free! We hope to see you at Idlewild Park on August 24th! Use the QR code or register at the following link:

11th Annual CASA of the Northern Bluegrass Region 5K Superhero Run/Walk The 11th Annual CASA of the Northern Bluegrass Region 5K Superhero Run/Walk is on Saturday August 24, 2024. It includes the following events: 5K RUN, 5K WALK, Kids 12 and Under Free (Run), and Kids 12 and Under Free (Walk).

We would like to wish a warm welcome and a Happy Birthday to Liz Hansen, our newest employee! Liz joins the team as our Manager of Community Engagement and Volunteer Recruitment. Liz comes to us from CASA of West Kentucky. She has been working with CASA for over 10 years and brings an array of experience including recruitment, training, retention services, community engagement, and direct advocacy supervision. Liz's husband recently retired and they decided to relocate to Northern Kentucky to be closer to their children and grandchildren. We are very excited for this next chapter in our program and look forward to growing the program to serve more children across our 9 county region.

Set your summer goal to becoming a CASA volunteer! As a CASA volunteer, you will advocate for a child who has experienced abuse or neglect. You will get to know the child you serve as well as the important adults in their life. For more information on volunteering visit https://casanorthernbluegrass.org/how-to-help/volunteer.html

Support CASA of the Northern Bluegrass Region by making a donation. Your donation supports our advocacy for children who are in the court system through no fault of their own and helps us work towards our goal of providing every child in care with a CASA volunteer.

https://casanorthernbluegrass.org/how-to-help/donate.html

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Independence Day today!

Do you want to make a meaningful difference in the life of a child? Our work with vulnerable children that are in the court system plays a crucial role in the wellbeing of that child. Apply to become a CASA volunteer today by visiting https://casanorthernbluegrass.org/.

As we approach the halfway point of 2024, we want to thank all of you who have supported us in our work. If you'd like to join in this effort, consider making a financial contribution to our program to help us carry out our mission of advocating for children's best interests. Donate today at https://casanorthernbluegrass.org/how-to-help/donate.html

CASA volunteers encourage services that strengthen parents' relationships with their children, with the ultimate goal of keeping families together. In honor of National Reunification Month, apply to become a CASA volunteer today and help reunite children with their families of origin.
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Come visit the CASA booth at the Boone County Fair this week and learn about becoming a volunteer! We will be there everyday through Saturday. We also have free popcorn 🍿🍿

CASA volunteers are well trained and equipped to advocate for children's best interests. Some factors CASA considers in determining best interest recommendations include the child's wishes, emotional and physical needs, potential dangers, and stability of the home. Learn more about what CASA volunteers do and how to apply: https://casanorthernbluegrass.org/

Today is Juneteenth, a day in which we celebrate the last remaining enslaved African American people being freed in the United States. As we celebrate this day, let us also recogize the work that still needs to be done to ensure our child welfare system is equitable for all. To learn more about the importance and history of Juneteenth, visit https://nmaahc.si.edu/juneteenth

From CASA of the Northern Bluegrass Region to all the fathers, grandfathers, and fatherly figures out there - Happy Father's Day! Thank you for providing the children in our community with your constant love and support.

You can make a real difference in the life of a child. Our work with children is one-on-one, but we do not work alone. Each volunteer is trained and supported by highly qualified staff members from our program. Learn more at https://casanorthernbluegrass.org/

CASA of the Northern Bluegrass Region supports and affirms LGBTQ+ youth, and we are always looking for more volunteers to do so, especially those that are LGBTQ+ themselves. These children need advocates who they can relate to, confide in, and celebrate their pride with! For more information, visit https://casanorthernbluegrass.org/

In honor of National Reunification Month, join us in celebrating the volunteers and service providers who work tirelessly to reunite separated families. Training volunteers to advocate for childrens' best interests takes time and effort. Consider making a donation today to help us recruit and train new volunteers.

https://casanorthernbluegrass.org/how-to-help/donate.html

It's Pride Month! One of our CASA Guiding Principles is that we recognize the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion and *all* children should be safe, have a permanent home, and an opportunity to thrive. LGBTQ+ youth are overrepresented in the child welfare system and they need CASA volunteers who will provide empathetic, gender-affirming advocacy. Consider becoming a CASA volunteer today and help children thrive. https://casanorthernbluegrass.org/how-to-help/volunteer.html

Happy Birthday to our June Volunteers! May your birthday be as special as you are, and may the year ahead be even more incredible!

Connections with family give children a sense of belonging and unconditional love. CASA volunteers work with the court, social workers, and providers to identify and recommend services aimed at keeping families together. Interested in learning more about the role of a CASA volunteer? Visit https://casanorthernbluegrass.org/how-to-help/volunteer.html today.

We know children do best when they can safely remain with their parents or other family members. That's why our CASA volunteers commit to strengthening families in their ability to care for and protect their children. This National Reunification Month consider becoming a CASA volunteer so you can help strengthen and support families.

https://casanorthernbluegrass.org/who-we-are/careers.html

We should be engaging youth early and throughout their time in foster care. Young people must have equitable opportunities to build supportive, caring relationships that nurture their development, well-being, and future goals.

Today, on Memorial Day, CASA of the Northern Bluegrass Region remembers and honors all the brave people who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Thank you.

Culturally appropriate supports and opportunities that recognize an individual's identity, culture, and lived experience may improve the effectiveness of services and supports and improve long-term outcomes for children and youth.