East Central Indiana CASA

Kasey, a six-year old girl, entered the foster care system when she was removed from her home due to physical abuse by her father.  Kasey was placed in foster care during the legal proceedings involving the abuse so she could be safe while her father received treatment for a drug addiction.  

Sally, a CASA volunteer, was assigned to Kasey.  Over the course of several months, Sally investigated Kasey’s situation and reviewed the records in the case.  Sally met with Kasey several times, developed a trusting relationship with her and was able to determine what Kasey needed while she was in foster care and what would be in Kasey’s best interest for her future.  

From her conversations with Kasey, Sally recommended to the judge that Kasey receive counseling to help her deal with the abuse she suffered and that it would be in Kasey’s best interest to be placed with an aunt who lived nearby and could provide a safe and stable home.  Based on Sally’s recommendations, the judge decided that Kasey would be placed in the home of her aunt and receive counseling. Because of Sally’s efforts, Kasey is a happy, thriving, little girl, free from abuse.  Without Sally’s efforts, Kasey may have had to undergo a lengthy and difficult trial, further straining relations with her parents, and probably would not have been placed in the loving home of her relative or have received other supportive services.