Nelcasa, located in Bardstown, KY, is a nonprofit organization that provides trained community volunteers, known as CASAs (Court Appointed Special Advocates), to advocate for children in court who have experienced neglect, abuse, or dependency. These objective volunteers work independently from the child welfare system, focusing solely on the best interests of the child and making recommendations regarding services, placement, visitation, reunification, and permanency.
With no special experience or knowledge required, CASA volunteers are ordinary individuals who are caring, honest, and committed to making a positive difference in a child's life. Through comprehensive training programs, volunteers gain an understanding of courtroom procedures, social services, the juvenile justice system, and the unique needs of abused and neglected children. By becoming a CASA volunteer, one has the opportunity to change the trajectory of a child's life and provide them with a voice in the legal system.
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