Had a great time yesterday facilitating the strategic planning retreat with the outstanding team from Kentucky CASA Network (KCN). KCN provides ongoing development, training, technical assistance, and resources to local CASA programs across Kentucky. CASA volunteers are community-based and are appointed by judges to serve in child abuse and neglect cases. Once assigned to a child, the volunteer researches the child's case, reviews documents, interviews relevant people, and makes a report to the court as to what is in the best interest of the child, in terms of services, placement, visitation, reunification, and permanency. You can get involved and make a difference in the life of a child. To learn more and explore volunteering visit Kentucky CASA Network or your state’s CASA web site.