CASA by the Lakes serves children who are victims of abuse and neglect in Christian, Calloway, and Marshall Counties.
Executive Director Jessica Foust says their volunteers play a vital role in helping those children find safe and stable homes.
click to download audioFoust says CASA volunteers give children a voice in family court cases — but more volunteers are needed to meet the growing demand.
click to download audioVolunteers go through a 30-hour training program that’s spread out over six weeks, and Foust says they work around busy schedules.
click to download audioShe says it doesn’t take a special background to volunteer — just compassion.
click to download audioTo help support their mission, CASA by the Lakes has two events coming up in Hopkinsville.
click to download audioShe says they’ll also host a family-friendly paint party later in the month.
click to download audioTickets for both events are available on CASA by the Lakes’ Facebook page and website. Foust says even sharing their social media posts helps spread the word about the organization and its need for more volunteers.
