Every child deserves to know that someone is listening, someone believes in them, and someone is committed to making sure their voice is heard. For Kim Nethery, that's exactly what being a CASA Volunteer Advocate is all about. Since becoming a CASA volunteer in 2023, Kim has dedicated her time to advocating for children in Bullitt County, one of the seven counties served by CASA of the River Region. Along with Bullitt County, CASA serves children in Jefferson, Oldham, Henry,
Every child deserves to grow up in a safe, stable, and nurturing environment. Every year, children across Jefferson, Bullitt, Henry, Oldham, Shelby, Spencer, and Trimble counties experience abuse or neglect. At CASA of the River Region, we work to ensure these children have a voice in court and a caring advocate by their side. According to the Child Maltreatment 2024 report, Kentucky had a rate of 14.1 children who experienced abuse or neglect per 1,000 children in 2024. Behi
When Jeffrey and Sonja Therrian became CASA Volunteer Advocates about a year ago, they were motivated by one simple belief: every child deserves to have their voice heard. After learning more about children involved in the Family Court system, they recognized the important role a CASA Volunteer Advocate plays in ensuring a child's best interests remain at the center of every decision. "We felt that children's voices weren't heard in the Family Court system," they shared. "So
“Volunteers are the only human beings on the face of the earth who reflect this nation’s compassion, unselfish caring, patience, and just plain loving one another.” ~Erma Bombeck
