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Check out this unique spin on 12 ways you can show you care this holiday season.

The Buffalo Trace CASA Program is seeking a highly qualified candidate to serve as Executive Director of the program which serves Bracken, Fleming, Mason, Nicholas, and Robertson Counties in Kentucky. The Executive Director is responsible for the overall leadership and management of the program and its operations. The Executive Director will work to increase public awareness of CASA and its activities, oversee resource development and fundraising for the organization, manage staff, recruit volunteers, work with community agencies and stakeholders, and provide overall fiscal management for the organization. The Executive Director is responsible for ensuring the program adheres to the standards set forth by national, state, and local CASA policies, court regulations, and applicable local, state, and federal laws. This position will report to the board of directors.

This season, be a part of the merriment by giving back through these four fun festive ways to spread holiday cheer.

CASA of the Gateway Region is seeking a Volunteer Coordinator who will be responsible for actively recruiting, screening, interviewing, and training new volunteers. This position will also be organizing, facilitating, and attending training for volunteers; assigning cases to CASA volunteers; sharing the responsibility of Family Court and District Court coverage and duties; and supervising, consulting, and assisting CASAs in the preparation of cases for court. The program serves children in Bath, Menifee, Montgomery, and Rowan Counties, and is currently providing temporary supervision for Boyd, Carter, Elliott, and Morgan Counties.

The KCN seeks a dynamic individual for the full-time position of Administrative Assistant. The ideal candidate for this position should be a master multi-tasker with excellent communication skills and attention to detail. This position will provide support to three staff members in the Louisville office as well as to six remote staff. This position is based in our office in Louisville, KY, and reports directly to the Administration and Operations Officer.

If you want to live a more altruistic lifestyle, help give back in the upcoming season by checking out these volunteering ideas for cold weather months.

A mentorship program has more in store than just for the mentee. If you’re not sure whether mentoring is right for you, take a look at these eight ways becoming a mentor can benefit you.

What’s the best way to show thankfulness? By giving back to others. This Thanksgiving, remember the reason for the season by showing thanks through giving.

Books are a valuable source of information, creativity and empathy. If you’re not a book lover now, you will be soon. Here’s how reading makes you a better person.

This holiday season, try incorporating some of these healthy treats into your life to balance out the rich holiday feasts. Check out these top eight power foods you need to take advantage of.

The Kentucky CASA Network announced the volunteer award winners during the 40th Anniversary Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on October 29, 2024, in Bowling Green. The dinner was held as the culmination of the 40th anniversary celebration of CASA in Kentucky. The following day, October 30, local program staff, directors, board members, and CASA volunteers gathered for the KCN’s first ever Volunteer Recruitment Summit to network and share ideas about recruiting and retaining CASA volunteers.

Gratefulness is not something which comes naturally; it needs practice. If you want to live an altruistic life and practice thankfulness this month, check out these easy steps you can take.

If you’re interested in living a more altruistic lifestyle and helping those in need this Halloween, check out these five spooky ways you can give back.

Since the weather is cooling down, you can add a little sunshine and warmth to a stranger with these simple ideas.

Let’s talk about five strategies to keep your resilience sharp, so you’re ready to handle any obstacle life throws your way.

Let's talk about five ways to spread joy and positivity everywhere you go, that you can practice every day!

No matter what kind of stress we’re experiencing, the better we can learn to cope in a healthy way, the more successfully we’ll be able to manage.

Whether you have a little or a lot of free time, there’s no better way to spend it than by getting out there and making a difference.

Sleep serves a number of essential functions for the human body. Check out these tips to up your sleep game.

To help you make your next vacay the ultimate experience, we put together this list of amazing trip ideas to use as inspiration.

Hobbies are a healthy, relaxing way to spend our free time in ways we enjoy—but with the added perk of mental, physical and social health benefits that television and smartphones simply can’t match.

In the hustle and bustle of life, it's all too easy to put our health on the back burner. Check out these 10 tips below for small changes you can make today that can have a big impact on your health for years to come.

The Kentucky CASA Network, Inc. (KCN) received a $3,000 grant from the Kentucky Bar Foundation to support the planning of a statewide Volunteer Recruitment Summit in October 2024 in Bowling Green, KY. The in-person summit, slated to bring together CASA staff, volunteers, board members, and stakeholders from across the state, aims to tackle the pressing issue of recruiting and retaining dedicated advocates for children who have experienced abuse and neglect.

Autumn’s beautiful weather and fun holidays make it easy to find volunteering opportunities in your area. We’ve come up with a few ideas to get you started.

Whether you’re headed to the Gulf Coast or the Grand Canyon, we’ve compiled a list of items you’ll need once you’ve hit the road.

If you’re not a frequent reader, you might be missing out on some important perks.

With just a month left of summer, it’s time to take advantage of all it has to offer. Check out these fun ideas to celebrate the end of the sunshine season!

In collaboration with the KCN, CASA by the Lakes is currently providing temporary supervision to the CASA volunteers in Christian County who are actively serving children. There will be no disruption in services to the children who are benefitting from CASA advocacy and support. The KCN is committed to continuing to work with the community so that CASA in Christian County can be sustainable and flourish.

If you have something or some time to give, consider doing so today. Here’s a list of easy ways you can give something away today.

Farmers markets have so much more to offer than just the sights and smells. The following is a list of just a few reasons you should visit your local farmers market this summer.

Planning an Independence Day party shouldn’t have to be stressful. We’ve compiled a list of everything you need—from food to activities—to throw a bash your friends will rave about.

If you’re looking for a way to get outside while also improving your whole self, gardening may be the hobby for you.

You know volunteering has a positive influence (make friends, build connections, gain experiences, etc.), but did you know that it can actually assist your health?

There are always ways to give back to others around you, even including the presents you buy. Here are some ideas for Father’s Day gifts that give back.

With the help of a bicycle, we can take better care of the environment, our physical bodies and even spend time together. So how can you mark this momentous occasion?

The Kentucky CASA Network is partnering with Kentucky Commissioner of Agriculture Jonathan Shell for the first Statewide Farm to Fork Dinner benefiting the Kentucky Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Program. The Commissioner’s Farm to Fork Dinner will take place Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, KY.

Storytelling is powerful, and it has enormous benefits in store for you and those around you. Today we’re going to talk about how storytelling can impact your life.

Whether it’s a few hours or a long commitment, volunteering not only supports those around you, but positively influences you as well. Here’s six ideas to get started.

The arts play a vital role in our society. In fact, without the arts, much of our history, expression and culture would be virtually nonexistent.

Meditation is powerful. If you’re unsure whether or not the practice is worth looking into, check out these top ways meditation can help improve your life.

Turns out, regular writing and keeping a journal actually has a lot of surprising mental and emotional health benefits. Today, we’re going to check them out.

Despite their age, children can have a powerful impact in the community, if only we encourage them to do so. Here are four reasons kids should start volunteering young.

Gardening not only brings in beautiful colors, scents and foods to your home, but it has added benefits just for you. Here are some reasons you should plant a garden this season.

This Women’s History Month, get involved by showing support for the women in your community. Check out these ways you can remember powerful women from history, while advocating for women today.

When it comes to supporting local business, there’s more to it than helping the community; it supports you too. Check out these reasons why going local helps you out in the long run.

There are ways we can challenge ourselves to grow in empathy. If you want to learn more, check out these tips for how to cultivate more empathy for others.

What if you could live with more compassion this week and share love with other people in your community, country or even the world? Turns out, you can!

It can sometimes be difficult to consider how exactly to recognize Black History Month. What can you do? Here are six ideas for honoring Black History Month.

Self-defeating thoughts can come when we least expect them and tear down our self-esteem and break our spirits. So how can we stand up to them and choose joy instead? Check out these 5 ways!

The art of meeting new people, and establishing new relationships, is a genuine skill. And, you don’t even have to be a social butterfly to master it!