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We are excited to announce that Tara Metts Brown is the new Interim Executive Director of CASA of the River Region. Tara has been serving children in the River Region footprint for over 20 years in roles with the Kentucky court system including Family Services Coordinator at the Administrative Office of the Courts, and as a Case Specialist at the Bullitt County Judicial Center where she developed a successful drug court program, Families Moving Beyond Abuse.   Tara also serve

Kim Schuetze, a recently retired professional with a lifelong passion for supporting vulnerable children, has been making a difference as a CASA volunteer in Shelby County since 2025. Her career experiences taught her that children and families navigating the foster care system can never have too much support. “CASA allows me to share that support, use my past knowledge and training, and have fun caring and sharing,” Kim says. She especially treasures the personal connections

CASA of the River Region is pleased to welcome Tommy Arnold  and Sarah Gibson  as new members of our Board of Directors. Both bring strong professional experience, community leadership, and a shared commitment to ensuring children who have experienced abuse or neglect have a consistent, caring advocate. Tommy Arnold  is Owner, CEO, and Principal Broker of Aspire Real Estate Group . He brings nonprofit leadership experience and a personal connection to CASA’s mission through h

Since 2023, David Kirsh, a retired family law attorney, has served as a volunteer advocate with CASA of the River Region—providing a steady, caring voice for children affected by abuse and neglect. Over a career spanning more than 40 years, Kirsh practiced family law in Illinois and Colorado, handling divorce, custody, domestic violence, and mediation cases. Beginning in the mid-1980s, he also volunteered with attorney assistance programs, supporting lawyers whose mental heal

Welcoming our newest CASA Volunteer Advocates This fall, a committed group of community members chose to stand up for children involved in the child welfare system by becoming CASA Volunteer Advocates. Through comprehensive training led by Training Manager Kayla Casey, these individuals are preparing to serve as steady, informed voices for children navigating complex and often uncertain circumstances. We are proud to welcome our newest CASA Volunteer Advocates: Darryl Shannon