WEBVTT 00:01.566 --> 00:12.933 align:start position:10% line:58% size:2.5% ♪ 00:09.966 --> 00:15.066 align:start position:10% line:58% size:57.5% Court appointed special 00:11.033 --> 00:16.566 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% advocates can help change the 00:12.933 --> 00:17.266 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% story of a child who suffered 00:15.066 --> 00:19.700 align:start position:10% line:58% size:65% from abuse and neglect. We 00:16.566 --> 00:20.600 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% talked today to the executive 00:17.266 --> 00:21.833 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% director of Casa of Lexington, 00:19.700 --> 00:23.500 align:start position:10% line:58% size:40% Melinda Jamison. 00:20.600 --> 00:27.100 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% >> About what causes do the 00:21.833 --> 00:27.733 align:start position:10% line:58% size:65% training they need and why 00:23.500 --> 00:32.200 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% their work is so very vital. 00:27.100 --> 00:37.266 align:start position:10% line:58% size:65% That's now on connections. 00:27.733 --> 00:44.700 align:start position:10% line:58% size:2.5% ♪ 00:32.200 --> 00:45.666 align:start position:10% line:58% size:2.5% ♪ 00:37.266 --> 00:47.366 align:start position:10% line:58% size:2.5% ♪ 00:44.700 --> 00:49.233 align:start position:10% line:58% size:62.5% Welcome and thank you for 00:45.666 --> 00:50.100 align:start position:10% line:58% size:65% joining us for connections 00:47.366 --> 00:53.133 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% today. I'm Renee Shaw. You may 00:49.233 --> 00:53.833 align:start position:10% line:58% size:52.5% have heard about CASA 00:50.100 --> 00:54.533 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% volunteers to help kids in the 00:53.133 --> 00:57.733 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% child welfare system. But like 00:53.833 --> 00:58.666 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% many, you may not really have 00:54.533 --> 01:00.566 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% a complete understanding of 00:57.733 --> 01:02.100 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% what they do, how they help and 00:58.666 --> 01:04.766 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% the services they provide with 01:00.566 --> 01:06.666 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% a laser focus on the needs of 01:02.100 --> 01:07.333 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% children. Melinda Jamison is 01:04.766 --> 01:08.066 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% with cast of Casa of Lexington 01:06.666 --> 01:10.233 align:start position:10% line:58% size:65% and she's with us today to 01:07.333 --> 01:12.300 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% educate us about these critical 01:08.066 --> 01:14.033 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% volunteers and discuss a new 01:10.233 --> 01:14.700 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% book. She's written to help us 01:12.300 --> 01:17.166 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% all understand the meaning a 01:14.033 --> 01:19.766 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% family and how Casa workers 01:14.700 --> 01:21.133 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% show up in court go on home 01:17.166 --> 01:25.533 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% visits and help put children at 01:19.766 --> 01:26.233 align:start position:10% line:58% size:62.5% ease. Thank you, Melinda. 01:21.133 --> 01:28.600 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% >> Yeah, thanks to a Casa Casta 01:25.533 --> 01:30.433 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% a casa. Have you here at all? 01:26.233 --> 01:31.900 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% Different kind of what it's 01:28.600 --> 01:35.900 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% like. Your favorite Mexican 01:30.433 --> 01:36.633 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% casa su casa light. Kind of 01:31.900 --> 01:37.366 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% make sense of what casa workers 01:35.900 --> 01:38.133 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% do right? Helping kids who come 01:36.633 --> 01:42.433 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% from will just say, for lack of 01:37.366 --> 01:43.033 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% better turn, broken homes and 01:38.133 --> 01:43.700 align:start position:10% line:58% size:55% helping them navigate. 01:42.433 --> 01:45.733 align:start position:10% line:58% size:57.5% >> So very much complex 01:43.033 --> 01:48.900 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% systems. So I would like for 01:43.700 --> 01:50.800 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% you first, just start off by 01:45.733 --> 01:52.766 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% telling us what a CASA worker. 01:48.900 --> 01:53.800 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% >> Is a volunteer, what they 01:50.800 --> 01:55.933 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% do, how much I mean, I mean, 01:52.766 --> 01:57.366 align:start position:10% line:58% size:65% what's the requirements on 01:53.800 --> 01:58.266 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% being was absolutely so cassis 01:55.933 --> 01:58.866 align:start position:10% line:58% size:65% stands for court appointed 01:57.366 --> 02:01.233 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% special advocate and they are 01:58.266 --> 02:02.066 align:start position:10% line:58% size:57.5% everyday citizens back. 01:58.866 --> 02:02.733 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% Kentucky revised statute here 02:01.233 --> 02:06.800 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% in our state. They come from 02:02.066 --> 02:07.766 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% all walks of life, but they 02:02.733 --> 02:08.400 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% need to be at least 21 years 02:06.800 --> 02:11.833 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% of age. They go through a 30 02:07.766 --> 02:13.933 align:start position:10% line:58% size:62.5% hour training we fall and 02:08.400 --> 02:14.900 align:start position:10% line:58% size:60% national curriculum that 02:11.833 --> 02:15.533 align:start position:10% line:58% size:62.5% deliver it right here and 02:13.933 --> 02:16.233 align:start position:10% line:58% size:62.5% across the state and they 02:14.900 --> 02:19.500 align:start position:10% line:58% size:65% undergo various background 02:15.533 --> 02:20.566 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% checks and then they take the 02:16.233 --> 02:22.566 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% oath of confidentiality and get 02:19.500 --> 02:24.633 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% sworn in. But the wonderful 02:20.566 --> 02:25.500 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% thing about a casa advocate 02:22.566 --> 02:27.400 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% is they are supervised by staff 02:24.633 --> 02:29.400 align:start position:10% line:58% size:62.5% person called a volunteer 02:25.500 --> 02:30.666 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% manager. So they don't have 02:27.400 --> 02:31.366 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% to have any special expertise 02:29.400 --> 02:33.600 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% are degrees when they come to 02:30.666 --> 02:35.566 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% us. We're going to teach them 02:31.366 --> 02:36.633 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% what they need to now. They 02:33.600 --> 02:38.566 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% just need to have a heart for 02:35.566 --> 02:39.400 align:start position:10% line:58% size:65% children. And as you said, 02:36.633 --> 02:44.333 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% their match with the child or 02:38.566 --> 02:44.933 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% sibling set, we KET siblings 02:39.400 --> 02:45.600 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% together and that when one has 02:44.333 --> 02:49.700 align:start position:10% line:58% size:47.5% perpetrated on won. 02:44.933 --> 02:50.733 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% >> If teen as a mother with 02:45.600 --> 02:52.266 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% might need to separate the in 02:49.700 --> 02:52.900 align:start position:10% line:58% size:57.5% fat from the teen. Mom. 02:50.733 --> 02:55.266 align:start position:10% line:58% size:65% >> More if there is such a 02:52.266 --> 02:57.433 align:start position:10% line:58% size:65% large sibling set say of 7 02:52.900 --> 02:58.666 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% siblings, they could be placed 02:55.266 --> 02:59.333 align:start position:10% line:58% size:60% in 7 different counties. 02:57.433 --> 03:01.200 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% We may need to do 3 cast of 02:58.666 --> 03:03.300 align:start position:10% line:58% size:60% volunteers on that case. 02:59.333 --> 03:04.666 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% They said they get assigned a 03:01.200 --> 03:06.533 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% case. They have a court order 03:03.300 --> 03:07.600 align:start position:10% line:58% size:57.5% so they can get medical 03:04.666 --> 03:08.700 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% records. School records, drug 03:06.533 --> 03:09.366 align:start position:10% line:58% size:52.5% testing record to the 03:07.600 --> 03:10.033 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% biological parents. And they 03:08.700 --> 03:12.333 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% put all of that information 03:09.366 --> 03:14.433 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% into our report. And that's 03:10.033 --> 03:17.133 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% part of the training we use 03:12.333 --> 03:17.900 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% a template. And at the end, 03:14.433 --> 03:22.000 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% they can make recommendations. 03:17.133 --> 03:24.800 align:start position:10% line:58% size:62.5% The very neat thing about 03:17.900 --> 03:25.500 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% passive volunteers are we are 03:22.000 --> 03:26.166 align:start position:10% line:58% size:65% best interest advocacy. So 03:24.800 --> 03:27.933 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% we're the only party that say 03:25.500 --> 03:30.933 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% are solely for what's in the 03:26.166 --> 03:31.800 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% child's best interest because 03:27.933 --> 03:32.833 align:start position:10% line:58% size:60% attorneys and others are 03:30.933 --> 03:34.133 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% working for the family or the 03:31.800 --> 03:36.133 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% parents or caregivers grants to 03:32.833 --> 03:38.233 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% state social workers have to 03:34.133 --> 03:40.900 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% work toward reunification for 03:36.133 --> 03:41.600 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% them are so many app out of 03:38.233 --> 03:44.700 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% bites whereas a CASA volunteer 03:40.900 --> 03:46.533 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% does not. If that's not in the 03:41.600 --> 03:47.466 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% child's best interest, we are 03:44.700 --> 03:49.566 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% all for reunification. If it's 03:46.533 --> 03:52.466 align:start position:10% line:58% size:65% a safe and permanent home, 03:47.466 --> 03:53.133 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% right? So I'm curious about the 03:49.566 --> 03:54.833 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% age of 21 because I think you 03:52.466 --> 03:57.766 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% have to be a pretty mature. 03:53.133 --> 03:58.833 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% 21 year-old to take on that 03:54.833 --> 03:59.600 align:start position:10% line:58% size:60% level of responsibility. 03:57.766 --> 04:00.266 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% Valley. Assume this role would 03:58.833 --> 04:04.166 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% require? Absolutely. But we 03:59.600 --> 04:06.200 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% have plenty of students here 04:00.266 --> 04:07.233 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% that go through training at the 04:04.166 --> 04:08.233 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% age of 20 and take their first 04:06.200 --> 04:11.233 align:start position:10% line:58% size:60% cases soon as they turn. 04:07.233 --> 04:11.900 align:start position:10% line:58% size:65% 21, are they interested in 04:08.233 --> 04:14.200 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% social work or do they have a 04:11.233 --> 04:15.366 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% bit toward social services? 04:11.900 --> 04:16.266 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% So we have a lot of firsts are 04:14.200 --> 04:19.133 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% already on campus. Kappa Alpha 04:15.366 --> 04:20.266 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% Theta whose philanthropy is So 04:16.266 --> 04:22.000 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% we get a lot of women. They're 04:19.133 --> 04:23.200 align:start position:10% line:58% size:65% going through that date or 04:20.266 --> 04:24.200 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% Also, we have social workers. 04:22.000 --> 04:27.333 align:start position:10% line:58% size:65% We have journalism student 04:23.200 --> 04:30.133 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% right now. We have students 04:24.200 --> 04:31.300 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% from all walks of life. It's 04:27.333 --> 04:34.033 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% a great experience for someone 04:30.133 --> 04:35.266 align:start position:10% line:58% size:62.5% considering law school to 04:31.300 --> 04:36.200 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% experience before they go into 04:34.033 --> 04:38.066 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% law school. We also have law 04:35.266 --> 04:39.200 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% students and as Danny Murphy, 04:36.200 --> 04:41.466 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% one of the assistant dean to 04:38.066 --> 04:42.166 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% say it's the best experience 04:39.200 --> 04:45.366 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% you can get outside of being an 04:41.466 --> 04:46.366 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% attorney, right. And his wife 04:42.166 --> 04:48.400 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% is a judge. Absolutely. And 04:45.366 --> 04:49.466 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% Melissa Murphy, well, let me 04:46.366 --> 04:50.166 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% ask you a question about, well, 04:48.400 --> 04:53.100 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% OK, now we've we've heard about 04:49.466 --> 04:53.733 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% the requirements, but what do 04:50.166 --> 04:54.466 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% they do? And so we know that 04:53.100 --> 04:55.300 align:start position:10% line:58% size:62.5% they go to court and some 04:53.733 --> 04:59.133 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% people are wondering, it sounds 04:54.466 --> 04:59.966 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% like it could be potentially 04:55.300 --> 05:02.000 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% dangerous work. Yes, so let's 04:59.133 --> 05:04.066 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% start right there and take care 04:59.966 --> 05:04.933 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% of that because I think safety 05:02.000 --> 05:08.900 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% is a concern for some people. 05:04.066 --> 05:10.000 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% But typically if the child has 05:04.933 --> 05:10.700 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% been an unsafe home, they've 05:08.900 --> 05:11.933 align:start position:10% line:58% size:65% been removed from the home 05:10.000 --> 05:12.666 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% before Casa becomes involved. 05:10.700 --> 05:14.000 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% So they're in a foster home 05:11.933 --> 05:15.966 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% are maybe with a relative or in 05:12.666 --> 05:18.033 align:start position:10% line:58% size:57.5% a residential treatment 05:14.000 --> 05:19.966 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% facility that the group all 05:15.966 --> 05:22.100 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% so the volunteer would not be 05:18.033 --> 05:24.000 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% going into that home where the 05:19.966 --> 05:25.033 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% danger was that we absolutely 05:22.100 --> 05:25.733 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% cover safety as part of the 05:24.000 --> 05:28.766 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% 30 hour training. But again, 05:25.033 --> 05:29.633 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% we're typically not going into 05:25.733 --> 05:31.466 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% those homes. So that's already 05:28.766 --> 05:33.666 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% been removed. Our staff member 05:29.633 --> 05:35.433 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% always goes on the first home 05:31.466 --> 05:36.500 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% visit with the CASA volunteer 05:33.666 --> 05:38.466 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% and then even if the child is 05:35.433 --> 05:39.166 align:start position:10% line:58% size:57.5% not with the biological 05:36.500 --> 05:42.600 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% parents, we will meet them at 05:38.466 --> 05:43.566 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% least once. But that could be 05:39.166 --> 05:45.466 align:start position:10% line:58% size:65% in an attorney's office if 05:42.600 --> 05:46.466 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% their safety concerns at that 05:43.566 --> 05:47.500 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% cost the office, it could be a 05:45.466 --> 05:49.400 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% zoom or a phone call. It was 05:46.466 --> 05:52.466 align:start position:10% line:58% size:62.5% neutral ground as much as 05:47.500 --> 05:53.100 align:start position:10% line:58% size:65% passes aleut lead that the 05:49.400 --> 05:53.833 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% volunteer is visiting monthly 05:52.466 --> 05:56.466 align:start position:10% line:58% size:62.5% with those children to in 05:53.100 --> 05:57.500 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% person. And some are going more 05:53.833 --> 05:58.433 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% often than that. I heard from 05:56.466 --> 05:59.500 align:start position:10% line:58% size:62.5% around how long a time no 05:57.500 --> 06:00.466 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% particular time. So they might 05:58.433 --> 06:02.366 align:start position:10% line:58% size:65% visit a school. They could 05:59.500 --> 06:02.966 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% visit in the home where they're 06:00.466 --> 06:03.600 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% at so could be in different 06:02.366 --> 06:07.066 align:start position:10% line:58% size:57.5% settings. at dawn tears 06:02.966 --> 06:07.666 align:start position:10% line:58% size:62.5% yesterday told me she was 06:03.600 --> 06:10.066 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% getting a lesson on checks in 06:07.066 --> 06:11.066 align:start position:10% line:58% size:60% the afternoon that the 3 06:07.666 --> 06:12.966 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% kiddo's we're going to teach 06:10.066 --> 06:13.700 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% her how to play So they really 06:11.066 --> 06:17.033 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% enter at. But they are court 06:12.966 --> 06:17.866 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% appointed so they can get those 06:13.700 --> 06:18.600 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% records and the power is in 06:17.033 --> 06:20.700 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% that report. So how did the 06:17.866 --> 06:23.566 align:start position:10% line:58% size:57.5% judges never meet these 06:18.600 --> 06:24.500 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% children that they're making 06:20.700 --> 06:25.700 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% lifelong decisions on behalf of 06:23.566 --> 06:27.600 align:start position:10% line:58% size:60% the report gives them at 06:24.500 --> 06:29.833 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% picture about the child, the 06:25.700 --> 06:30.633 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% family. And if the in the CASA 06:27.600 --> 06:33.766 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% volunteer makes recommendations 06:29.833 --> 06:34.600 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% that could be everything from 06:30.633 --> 06:36.733 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% termination of parental rights. 06:33.766 --> 06:39.666 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% And let's look at adoption or 06:34.600 --> 06:41.466 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% it could be maybe biological 06:36.733 --> 06:42.266 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% mom is doing really well and 06:39.666 --> 06:44.233 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% Let's look at overnight visits, 06:41.466 --> 06:46.233 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% right? It could also be the 06:42.266 --> 06:46.933 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% child need eyeglasses. I tell 06:44.233 --> 06:47.600 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% this story a lot. We had a 7 06:46.233 --> 06:51.133 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% year-old we were appointed on 06:46.933 --> 06:53.333 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% the case. The school system 06:47.600 --> 06:54.333 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% was looking at putting her and 06:51.133 --> 06:55.366 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% remedial coursework the cast of 06:53.333 --> 06:57.100 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% volunteer guide, their realized 06:54.333 --> 06:59.233 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% she needed glasses. She came 06:55.366 --> 07:00.800 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% from a home where she just said 06:57.100 --> 07:01.500 align:start position:10% line:58% size:65% it was normal to see a bit 06:59.233 --> 07:05.400 align:start position:10% line:58% size:62.5% fuzzy. We recommended it. 07:00.800 --> 07:06.100 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% The judge ordered and within 2 07:01.500 --> 07:06.966 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% weeks she was moved into the 07:05.400 --> 07:09.466 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% advance reading group for this 07:06.100 --> 07:11.533 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% child. Education can break this 07:06.966 --> 07:13.533 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% cycle that she was born in to 07:09.466 --> 07:14.666 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% no fault of her own the right. 07:11.533 --> 07:15.300 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% So how did she get the glasses? 07:13.533 --> 07:16.466 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% So were they given to her are 07:14.666 --> 07:17.433 align:start position:10% line:58% size:62.5% provided for her somehow? 07:15.300 --> 07:21.633 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% Because we would think that 07:16.466 --> 07:22.333 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% the family would have done it 07:17.433 --> 07:22.966 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% if they could afford. Sure. 07:21.633 --> 07:23.633 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% So the state provided because 07:22.333 --> 07:24.333 align:start position:10% line:58% size:65% it showers and foster care 07:22.966 --> 07:27.466 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% wants the judge ordered it. 07:23.633 --> 07:29.666 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% The cabinet worked with her to 07:24.333 --> 07:31.533 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% get that. There are no one had 07:27.466 --> 07:32.200 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% taken the time. Our noticed 07:29.666 --> 07:34.566 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% that she needed. I guy says, 07:31.533 --> 07:35.600 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% but that instead that it was 07:32.200 --> 07:37.933 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% IQ situation and she needed 07:34.566 --> 07:38.600 align:start position:10% line:58% size:55% to be removed from the 07:35.600 --> 07:40.066 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% classroom. And that's why I say 07:37.933 --> 07:43.066 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% it doesn't take up. Tamala, 07:38.600 --> 07:44.933 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% just our position that someone 07:40.066 --> 07:45.800 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% has a heart for children, which 07:43.066 --> 07:49.733 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% our future to take the time 07:44.933 --> 07:50.900 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% to get to know them. See what's 07:45.800 --> 07:52.833 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% going on. Sometimes there's 07:49.733 --> 07:53.466 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% more than on the surface and 07:50.900 --> 07:54.133 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% provide that information so the 07:52.833 --> 07:54.833 align:start position:10% line:58% size:65% court can make an informed 07:53.466 --> 07:58.400 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% decision. So you mentioned a 07:54.133 --> 07:59.600 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% couple of things about how you 07:54.833 --> 08:01.533 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% like to KET siblings together 07:58.400 --> 08:02.500 align:start position:10% line:58% size:60% as much as possible. I'm 07:59.600 --> 08:05.466 align:start position:10% line:58% size:65% thinking about the the age 08:01.533 --> 08:08.433 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% range of the kids that are CASA 08:02.500 --> 08:10.500 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% volunteer may be engaging with. 08:05.466 --> 08:11.466 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% I mean, what is the age range? 08:08.433 --> 08:13.166 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% So 0 to 18 and sometimes up 08:10.500 --> 08:13.800 align:start position:10% line:58% size:60% to 21. So we get and fit 08:11.466 --> 08:15.033 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% straight from the hospital to 08:13.166 --> 08:17.466 align:start position:10% line:58% size:65% have been born addicted to 08:13.800 --> 08:20.400 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% substances. That could be where 08:15.033 --> 08:21.533 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% Kasey gets appointed. So as 08:17.466 --> 08:23.500 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% young as they want, and then at 08:20.400 --> 08:24.800 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% 18, a child has the app or too 08:21.533 --> 08:25.500 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% nutty. If they're still in the 08:23.500 --> 08:28.566 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% system to recommit, which means 08:24.800 --> 08:29.400 align:start position:10% line:58% size:65% they're signing on to stay 08:25.500 --> 08:32.333 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% involved with the state social 08:28.566 --> 08:33.133 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% worker. If they are to do that, 08:29.400 --> 08:36.200 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% then that passes stays involved 08:32.333 --> 08:38.066 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% as well. Up to 21. But many do 08:33.133 --> 08:40.166 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% not choose to do that. They're 08:36.200 --> 08:42.000 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% not a permanent home. 18 and 08:38.066 --> 08:44.200 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% the cost may stay involved as 08:40.166 --> 08:46.833 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% that make tour of sorts after 08:42.000 --> 08:47.533 align:start position:10% line:58% size:60% that. But not as a court 08:44.200 --> 08:48.266 align:start position:10% line:58% size:65% appointed special Okay. So 08:46.833 --> 08:49.633 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% that's good to know. And I am 08:47.533 --> 08:51.500 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% just thinking about, OK, so you 08:48.266 --> 08:53.566 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% you decide to do this because 08:49.633 --> 08:55.533 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% you have a heart for children. 08:51.500 --> 08:56.600 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% Can you count how many people 08:53.566 --> 08:57.800 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% have decided? I think I want to 08:55.533 --> 08:58.400 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% pursue adoption of this child, 08:56.600 --> 09:02.800 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% particularly if it's a newborn 08:57.800 --> 09:03.600 align:start position:10% line:58% size:60% or maybe doesn't matter. 08:58.400 --> 09:04.200 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% Maybe it's someone who could be 09:02.800 --> 09:06.566 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% strands issuing right you know, 09:03.600 --> 09:07.633 align:start position:10% line:58% size:60% that that there are Bob. 09:04.200 --> 09:09.433 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% And, you know, we know that 09:06.566 --> 09:10.633 align:start position:10% line:58% size:62.5% those a very tender years 09:07.633 --> 09:12.466 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% transition, Ali, when you're 09:09.433 --> 09:14.600 align:start position:10% line:58% size:65% still in out of home care. 09:10.633 --> 09:15.300 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% So talk to us about how many 09:12.466 --> 09:16.466 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% adoptions actually occur from 09:14.600 --> 09:17.633 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% Casa volunteer. Sure. So CASA 09:15.300 --> 09:18.333 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% volunteers can not be a foster 09:16.466 --> 09:21.633 align:start position:10% line:58% size:60% parent at the same time. 09:17.633 --> 09:22.266 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% It's a conflict of interest in 09:18.333 --> 09:24.533 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% staying with a foster parent 09:21.633 --> 09:27.533 align:start position:10% line:58% size:62.5% than a Casa volunteer. So 09:22.266 --> 09:29.700 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% typically that's not the model 09:24.533 --> 09:30.433 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% that we would However, in my 09:27.533 --> 09:31.100 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% tenure and has happened, wants 09:29.700 --> 09:34.066 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% in a situation where volunteers 09:30.433 --> 09:37.166 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% with the young man he was in 09:31.100 --> 09:38.733 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% care for over 5 years. He was 09:34.066 --> 09:39.366 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% a teenager. It became apparent 09:37.166 --> 09:43.100 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% it was going to be very Aslan 09:38.733 --> 09:43.833 align:start position:10% line:58% size:60% chances that he would be 09:39.366 --> 09:44.433 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% adapted and he did not have a 09:43.100 --> 09:47.733 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% home to go back to. So the cast 09:43.833 --> 09:48.800 align:start position:10% line:58% size:57.5% of volunteer said their 09:44.433 --> 09:50.833 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% volunteer manager at think I'm 09:47.733 --> 09:51.800 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% an adaptive and the volunteer 09:48.800 --> 09:53.566 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% major immediately came to my 09:50.833 --> 09:54.266 align:start position:10% line:58% size:62.5% office and said we have a 09:51.800 --> 09:58.566 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% situation because you you can't 09:53.566 --> 09:59.566 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% do that. As a casa volunteer, 09:54.266 --> 10:00.600 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% some work. But then we work 09:58.566 --> 10:02.633 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% with the Cabinet. The volunteer 09:59.566 --> 10:06.600 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% stepped down as advocate and 10:00.600 --> 10:07.566 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% she and her husband actually, I 10:02.633 --> 10:09.666 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% adapted the teenager into their 10:06.600 --> 10:10.533 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% home. Since then he doing quite 10:07.566 --> 10:12.133 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% well. He's a little bit older 10:09.666 --> 10:12.866 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% now and she's come back as a 10:10.533 --> 10:15.733 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% CASA volunteer, right? So you 10:12.133 --> 10:17.166 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% can be a foster parent, but you 10:12.866 --> 10:18.266 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% can't be a foster parent to a 10:15.733 --> 10:20.266 align:start position:10% line:58% size:17.5% kid who 10:17.166 --> 10:20.866 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% was in. Right. So we often you 10:18.266 --> 10:24.266 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% can't be a foster parent at 10:20.266 --> 10:24.866 align:start position:10% line:58% size:57.5% the same time as a Casa 10:20.866 --> 10:25.500 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% volunteer stopped when someone 10:24.266 --> 10:26.133 align:start position:10% line:58% size:60% has close to home, maybe 10:24.866 --> 10:30.233 align:start position:10% line:58% size:65% they've adopted a child or 10:25.500 --> 10:31.966 align:start position:10% line:58% size:62.5% children or are no longer 10:26.133 --> 10:32.866 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% providing foster care. They 10:30.233 --> 10:35.633 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% might say. I I want to be a 10:31.966 --> 10:36.800 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% casa So to the question about 10:32.866 --> 10:39.666 align:start position:10% line:58% size:62.5% the amount of time that's 10:35.633 --> 10:40.400 align:start position:10% line:58% size:62.5% involved in the training. 10:36.800 --> 10:42.666 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% I mean, do do people who get 10:39.666 --> 10:43.300 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% into the What's your attrition? 10:40.400 --> 10:46.766 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% Rate sensors are there people 10:42.666 --> 10:47.500 align:start position:10% line:58% size:65% who get the process? And I 10:43.300 --> 10:48.100 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% think, okay, this is probably 10:46.766 --> 10:50.866 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% just too much for me right now. 10:47.500 --> 10:52.833 align:start position:10% line:58% size:60% So the national average, 10:48.100 --> 10:54.666 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% according to National Passage E 10:50.866 --> 10:55.366 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% a L s 25%. We were at 18% last 10:52.833 --> 10:58.600 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% year here in Cass of Lexington. 10:54.666 --> 11:00.500 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% And we're currently at 4% for 10:55.366 --> 11:01.666 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% the year. So I feel real good 10:58.600 --> 11:03.700 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% about that. But it is a 30 hour 11:00.500 --> 11:04.400 align:start position:10% line:58% size:50% training and another 11:01.666 --> 11:06.500 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% misperception is that you need 11:03.700 --> 11:08.600 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% to be retired or not working. 11:04.400 --> 11:10.766 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% The majority of our volunteers 11:06.500 --> 11:12.733 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% work full time. And last year 11:08.600 --> 11:15.666 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% we had 286 volunteers here at 11:10.766 --> 11:16.366 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% the cast of Lexington Program 11:12.733 --> 11:19.700 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% and we cover Fayette Bourbon 11:15.666 --> 11:20.333 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% Woodford Sky Jessamine Garrett 11:16.366 --> 11:21.633 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% and linking County. So sort of 11:19.700 --> 11:23.900 align:start position:10% line:58% size:65% the central Kentucky area. 11:20.333 --> 11:24.500 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% But you you can work for the 11:21.633 --> 11:27.866 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% time so that they're ready. 11:23.900 --> 11:29.833 align:start position:10% line:58% size:57.5% Our training can be the 11:24.500 --> 11:31.633 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% trickiest right to get through 11:27.866 --> 11:32.366 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% that. And how 30 hours it runs 11:29.833 --> 11:35.666 align:start position:10% line:58% size:60% over about 6 to 8 weeks. 11:31.633 --> 11:37.533 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% We usually do it on Tuesday and 11:32.366 --> 11:38.800 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% Thursday, evenings and a couple 11:35.666 --> 11:39.866 align:start position:10% line:58% size:65% of Saturdays. We also have 11:37.533 --> 11:43.366 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% online options so say Tuesday, 11:38.800 --> 11:46.200 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% Thursday, Saturday still work. 11:39.866 --> 11:47.366 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% We will get someone signed up 11:43.366 --> 11:50.266 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% for online Nice option to have 11:46.200 --> 11:50.966 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% what do you say to those who 11:47.366 --> 11:51.666 align:start position:10% line:58% size:62.5% are kind of on the fence? 11:50.266 --> 11:54.600 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% Because I know you proselytize 11:50.966 --> 11:55.566 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% pretty have about this. And so 11:51.666 --> 11:56.533 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% when you see people who seem to 11:54.600 --> 11:58.600 align:start position:10% line:58% size:65% have a heart for children, 11:55.566 --> 12:00.600 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% what's your elevator pitch to 11:56.533 --> 12:02.633 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% them to convince them to at 11:58.600 --> 12:03.300 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% least try or go through the 12:00.600 --> 12:04.000 align:start position:10% line:58% size:65% process? Sure. So I really 12:02.633 --> 12:05.933 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% believe that each one of us 12:03.300 --> 12:07.866 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% should do what we can to make 12:04.000 --> 12:08.800 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% the world a better place, not 12:05.933 --> 12:10.433 align:start position:10% line:58% size:45% to sound that Miss 12:07.866 --> 12:15.133 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% Congeniality. But and for me, 12:08.800 --> 12:15.766 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% this is one opportunity where 12:10.433 --> 12:16.566 align:start position:10% line:58% size:60% we can break this cycle. 12:15.133 --> 12:18.600 align:start position:10% line:58% size:65% So serving one child could 12:15.766 --> 12:20.700 align:start position:10% line:58% size:62.5% literally impact multiple 12:16.566 --> 12:22.400 align:start position:10% line:58% size:65% generations down the road. 12:18.600 --> 12:23.400 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% The number one question I get 12:20.700 --> 12:26.466 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% is Kentucky's been number one 12:22.400 --> 12:27.333 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% for John Abuse. Johnny got we 12:23.400 --> 12:30.466 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% recently dropped to number 5, 12:26.466 --> 12:31.066 align:start position:10% line:58% size:62.5% but nothing to celebrate. 12:27.333 --> 12:31.766 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% And so here in Fayette County, 12:30.466 --> 12:34.666 align:start position:10% line:58% size:57.5% we have around 1500 new 12:31.066 --> 12:36.633 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% children every year. The have 12:31.766 --> 12:38.933 align:start position:10% line:58% size:65% substantiated petitions of 12:34.666 --> 12:41.000 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% abuse or neglect. And so even 12:36.633 --> 12:42.866 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% though we served over 600 kids, 12:38.933 --> 12:45.933 align:start position:10% line:58% size:65% that's not even 20% of the 12:41.000 --> 12:47.933 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% need. So that said that page is 12:42.866 --> 12:49.933 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% there are children waiting for 12:45.933 --> 12:51.466 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% you and through 5 to 10 hours a 12:47.933 --> 12:52.133 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% month, you can literally impact 12:49.933 --> 12:54.166 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% generations to come up. I mean, 12:51.466 --> 12:54.833 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% maybe the challenge will be 12:52.133 --> 12:57.833 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% matched by security cancer, 12:54.166 --> 12:59.733 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% arson. Next president. What 12:54.833 --> 13:00.600 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% power? We have to invest in 12:57.833 --> 13:02.800 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% these young people. So we know 12:59.733 --> 13:03.533 align:start position:10% line:58% size:50% that there's like an 13:00.600 --> 13:04.600 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% interdisciplinary team that 13:02.800 --> 13:05.166 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% surrounds these kids who are in 13:03.533 --> 13:07.533 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% out of home care or because 13:04.600 --> 13:09.466 align:start position:10% line:58% size:55% they are dealing with. 13:05.166 --> 13:10.600 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% >> And suffering from abuse 13:07.533 --> 13:13.600 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% and neglect. And so I'm just 13:09.466 --> 13:14.300 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% curious about how CASA workers 13:10.600 --> 13:14.966 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% either with in tandem are may 13:13.600 --> 13:18.200 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% be in competition with social 13:14.300 --> 13:19.466 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% workers and others who were 13:14.966 --> 13:20.933 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% involved in that particular 13:18.200 --> 13:21.633 align:start position:10% line:58% size:62.5% child's case. Definitely. 13:19.466 --> 13:24.733 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% We work with collateral is not 13:20.933 --> 13:25.700 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% in competition. So now a state 13:21.633 --> 13:28.666 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% social worker has and a little 13:24.733 --> 13:29.300 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% bit of a different directive. 13:25.700 --> 13:30.433 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% >> Then a casa volunteer such 13:28.666 --> 13:33.366 align:start position:10% line:58% size:65% as we mentioned earlier on 13:29.300 --> 13:34.100 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% about, they must work toward 13:30.433 --> 13:37.433 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% reunification for the believe 13:33.366 --> 13:39.500 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% it 16 to 20 months. The cast of 13:34.100 --> 13:40.266 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% volunteer does not have that 13:37.433 --> 13:41.000 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% same mandate, but we provide 13:39.500 --> 13:45.333 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% all of our information to the 13:40.266 --> 13:46.033 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% social workers. That's the only 13:41.000 --> 13:46.733 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% party we provided to outside of 13:45.333 --> 13:50.366 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% the court. The report is part 13:46.033 --> 13:52.366 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% of the official record so that 13:46.733 --> 13:53.100 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% in the clerk's office we're 13:50.366 --> 13:54.133 align:start position:10% line:58% size:65% working closely with them. 13:52.366 --> 13:56.366 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% We work with like turn of other 13:53.100 --> 13:57.400 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% community partners, Greenhouse 13:54.133 --> 14:01.266 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% 17 children's advocacy center. 13:56.366 --> 14:02.100 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% So they're doing the forensic 13:57.400 --> 14:04.000 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% interviews to see if there's 14:01.266 --> 14:07.033 align:start position:10% line:58% size:62.5% sexual abuse. The passive 14:02.100 --> 14:10.966 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% volunteer can observe those 14:04.000 --> 14:13.000 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% recorded as sessions as well as 14:07.033 --> 14:13.833 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% counseling sessions. There. 14:10.966 --> 14:14.533 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% We work with the Vo here and 14:13.000 --> 14:15.833 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% that it can absolutely so for 14:13.833 --> 14:17.733 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% people who don't know, they do 14:14.533 --> 14:20.833 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% second chance, employment and 14:15.833 --> 14:21.366 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% really help those who have a 14:17.733 --> 14:22.833 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% a history of substance abuse 14:20.833 --> 14:23.466 align:start position:10% line:58% size:47.5% and maybe have been 14:21.366 --> 14:24.333 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% incarcerated they there could 14:22.833 --> 14:26.300 align:start position:10% line:58% size:62.5% be individuals there with 14:23.466 --> 14:27.166 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% children and their children. 14:24.333 --> 14:29.100 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% Have I have case with a Casa 14:26.300 --> 14:29.833 align:start position:10% line:58% size:55% volunteer, same as the 14:27.166 --> 14:30.866 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% chrysalis half. We may have 14:29.100 --> 14:31.766 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% women over there that are house 14:29.833 --> 14:34.800 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% with their children are working 14:30.866 --> 14:35.733 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% to get their children back. 14:31.766 --> 14:37.366 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% So we're going to work with all 14:34.800 --> 14:38.100 align:start position:10% line:58% size:62.5% those community partners. 14:35.733 --> 14:40.033 align:start position:10% line:58% size:57.5% We have cases where the 14:37.366 --> 14:41.966 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% children are family speak other 14:38.100 --> 14:43.666 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% languages. So we're working 14:40.033 --> 14:44.366 align:start position:10% line:58% size:62.5% with services here in the 14:41.966 --> 14:46.033 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% community. We actually offer 14:43.666 --> 14:46.700 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% an interpreter program at for 14:44.366 --> 14:50.666 align:start position:10% line:58% size:65% folks that can't commit to 14:46.033 --> 14:52.633 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% being an advocate because it 14:46.700 --> 14:53.466 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% does take that 5 to 10 hours 14:50.666 --> 14:54.233 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% a month. They say I'm versed in 14:52.633 --> 14:58.166 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% a line wage and will sign an 14:53.466 --> 14:59.300 align:start position:10% line:58% size:60% oath. I don't have to go 14:54.233 --> 15:00.533 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% through the 30 hour training 14:58.166 --> 15:02.333 align:start position:10% line:58% size:65% and they provide different 14:59.300 --> 15:04.433 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% language services. I think we 15:00.533 --> 15:06.400 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% now have volunteers that speak 15:02.333 --> 15:08.300 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% a different language. It now. 15:04.433 --> 15:11.300 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% So you think about particularly 15:06.400 --> 15:12.366 align:start position:10% line:58% size:60% child abuse and neglect? 15:08.300 --> 15:13.366 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% I mean, that encompasses so 15:11.300 --> 15:15.666 align:start position:10% line:58% size:52.5% much or maltreatment. 15:12.366 --> 15:18.633 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% >> And I am thinking about the 15:13.366 --> 15:19.666 align:start position:10% line:58% size:62.5% worst of the worst cases. 15:15.666 --> 15:21.733 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% I mean, we've reported just 15:18.633 --> 15:22.366 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% heinous sexual abuse cases. 15:19.666 --> 15:24.066 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% So this is like, you know, this 15:21.733 --> 15:25.866 align:start position:10% line:58% size:62.5% could be very emotionally 15:22.366 --> 15:27.266 align:start position:10% line:58% size:52.5% taxing on someone and 15:24.066 --> 15:29.266 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% particularly if there new to 15:25.866 --> 15:33.200 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% this situation. So do you would 15:27.266 --> 15:33.733 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% do you advise people on the 15:29.266 --> 15:35.266 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% type of thing case? They want 15:33.200 --> 15:36.233 align:start position:10% line:58% size:47.5% to get involved in? 15:33.733 --> 15:38.333 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% >> Absolutely. So for staff 15:35.266 --> 15:39.033 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% when you go through that 30 15:36.233 --> 15:42.500 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% hour training at that and you 15:38.333 --> 15:43.766 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% have a final interview with a 15:39.033 --> 15:44.500 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% staff person and you share PF 15:42.500 --> 15:47.500 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% case preferences, boys, girls. 15:43.766 --> 15:48.166 align:start position:10% line:58% size:65% I want to burgle speaking. 15:44.500 --> 15:50.100 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% I love and fence at prefer not 15:47.500 --> 15:52.100 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% to have sexual abuse. So you 15:48.166 --> 15:54.433 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% share all of the sayings which 15:50.100 --> 15:55.100 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% we take into consideration. 15:52.100 --> 15:57.700 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% But when we get appointed to a 15:54.433 --> 15:58.366 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% case by judge, we discussed 15:55.100 --> 16:01.600 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% internally amongst the staff 15:57.700 --> 16:03.366 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% who would be a good fit who 15:58.366 --> 16:05.500 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% has commonalities with nation 16:01.600 --> 16:06.066 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% tour right? We would love to 16:03.366 --> 16:08.466 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% match a volunteer that looks 16:05.500 --> 16:10.466 align:start position:10% line:58% size:52.5% like a child. So they 16:06.066 --> 16:12.400 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% automatically had that initial 16:08.466 --> 16:13.566 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% intro. But there are not enough 16:10.466 --> 16:16.400 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% man. So calling all May we made 16:12.400 --> 16:17.033 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% us cast of volunteers. But the 16:13.566 --> 16:18.366 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% need is out there for women to 16:16.400 --> 16:20.300 align:start position:10% line:58% size:62.5% we just need more cash to 16:17.033 --> 16:21.466 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% volunteer. And I think even for 16:18.366 --> 16:22.300 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% kids of color, there might be 16:20.300 --> 16:24.366 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% some disparity. Absolutely. 16:21.466 --> 16:26.200 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% There's disparity in the system 16:22.300 --> 16:27.533 align:start position:10% line:58% size:62.5% and we do not have enough 16:24.366 --> 16:28.966 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% volunteers that reflect that 16:26.200 --> 16:31.566 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% we actually lagged a little 16:27.533 --> 16:33.766 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% further when it comes to light. 16:28.966 --> 16:34.633 align:start position:10% line:58% size:65% He know volunteers that by 16:31.566 --> 16:36.866 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% volunteers face a close second 16:33.766 --> 16:37.566 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% out. And so we're working to 16:34.633 --> 16:39.066 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% change that. Here we have the 16:36.866 --> 16:41.133 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% volunteer recruitment advisory 16:37.566 --> 16:43.066 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% committee had the opportunity 16:39.066 --> 16:45.200 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% to be out at Roots and Heritage 16:41.133 --> 16:48.166 align:start position:10% line:58% size:65% Festival heading to Latino 16:43.066 --> 16:50.033 align:start position:10% line:58% size:52.5% festival. But we need 16:45.200 --> 16:52.000 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% communities to step up and come 16:48.166 --> 16:54.166 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% to the because children and I 16:50.033 --> 16:55.100 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% do think connect when they see 16:52.000 --> 16:56.000 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% a visible character estate that 16:54.166 --> 16:57.333 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% they can identify with that. 16:55.100 --> 16:59.000 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% Back to your initial question, 16:56.000 --> 16:59.833 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% that staff person is there to 16:57.333 --> 17:02.133 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% guide the person through the 16:59.000 --> 17:05.233 align:start position:10% line:58% size:65% process. So yes, it can be 16:59.833 --> 17:05.900 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% taxing. But if someone is even 17:02.133 --> 17:09.000 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% thinking about it, I say reach 17:05.233 --> 17:10.933 align:start position:10% line:58% size:65% out because you are needed 17:05.900 --> 17:12.966 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% statewide passes in 80 of our 17:09.000 --> 17:13.666 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% 120 counties. Now, if you're in 17:10.933 --> 17:15.933 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% a county where there's not a 17:12.966 --> 17:16.766 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% CASA program, reach out to the 17:13.666 --> 17:17.366 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% Kentucky Cassatt Network and 17:15.933 --> 17:18.566 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% let's get a program there and 17:16.766 --> 17:21.466 align:start position:10% line:58% size:60% we want to serve all 120 17:17.366 --> 17:22.500 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% counties and we want to have 17:18.566 --> 17:24.533 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% a volunteer for every child 17:21.466 --> 17:25.566 align:start position:10% line:58% size:65% that need to act. And so I 17:22.500 --> 17:26.233 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% would think and maybe this is 17:24.533 --> 17:26.933 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% not the case because cause of 17:25.566 --> 17:29.433 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% Lexington does serve all the 17:26.233 --> 17:32.700 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% surrounding counties that you 17:26.933 --> 17:33.333 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% mention. Is that how it's set 17:29.433 --> 17:34.033 align:start position:10% line:58% size:7.5% up? 17:32.700 --> 17:36.233 align:start position:10% line:58% size:65% >> It is where so it's all 17:33.333 --> 17:39.666 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% local programs. I think today 17:34.033 --> 17:40.600 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% we have 22 programs that are 17:36.233 --> 17:42.700 align:start position:10% line:58% size:65% serving those 80 counties. 17:39.666 --> 17:44.700 align:start position:10% line:58% size:57.5% Some maybe I one county 17:40.600 --> 17:45.766 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% program, others might be 6 or 17:42.700 --> 17:47.733 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% 7 counties and the national 17:44.700 --> 17:48.500 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% model is to move towards a more 17:45.766 --> 17:51.266 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% regional model because you can 17:47.733 --> 17:52.400 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% serve more children and do it 17:48.500 --> 17:55.233 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% at a higher level of service 17:51.266 --> 17:55.966 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% for less dollars. Yeah, I do 17:52.400 --> 17:59.033 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% want to talk to and we have 17:55.233 --> 17:59.833 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% status. Questions like ticks am 17:55.966 --> 18:00.500 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% all for 1, 1, is. But I do want 17:59.033 --> 18:04.366 align:start position:10% line:58% size:60% to talk about this book. 17:59.833 --> 18:05.066 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% >> That you have written and 18:00.500 --> 18:05.766 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% has been illustrated by Matthew 18:04.366 --> 18:07.366 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% Wald in and it's so vivid and 18:05.066 --> 18:10.733 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% it talks about Oscars family. 18:05.766 --> 18:11.366 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% And we have some pictures that 18:07.366 --> 18:13.466 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% will bring up on the screen 18:10.733 --> 18:16.566 align:start position:10% line:58% size:60% of the just just graphic 18:11.366 --> 18:17.366 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% illustrations as far as their 18:13.466 --> 18:19.300 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% beauty. And it tells the story 18:16.566 --> 18:22.700 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% of Oscar's family. So walk us 18:17.366 --> 18:23.466 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% through with the stories about 18:19.300 --> 18:25.033 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% and who is this book designed 18:22.700 --> 18:25.733 align:start position:10% line:58% size:62.5% for. So it's designed for 18:23.466 --> 18:28.100 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% children and my original intent 18:25.033 --> 18:29.033 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% was to give a tool to our cash 18:25.733 --> 18:31.033 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% to volunteers and volunteers 18:28.100 --> 18:32.000 align:start position:10% line:58% size:45% around the nation. 18:29.033 --> 18:32.666 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% >> When they go to meet with a 18:31.033 --> 18:35.900 align:start position:10% line:58% size:62.5% child for the first time. 18:32.000 --> 18:38.733 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% And there are another person 18:32.666 --> 18:40.733 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% coming into their life and they 18:35.900 --> 18:41.733 align:start position:10% line:58% size:55% say I'm your costs up. 18:38.733 --> 18:42.500 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% Yeah, we struggle with that. 18:40.733 --> 18:44.033 align:start position:10% line:58% size:65% Imagine BN 6 years of age. 18:41.733 --> 18:47.700 align:start position:10% line:58% size:65% So this is a tool that the 18:42.500 --> 18:48.666 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% volunteer can rate to the child 18:44.033 --> 18:49.233 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% to explain what their role is 18:47.700 --> 18:50.766 align:start position:10% line:58% size:20% and what 18:48.666 --> 18:54.600 align:start position:10% line:58% size:55% exactly is a now? It's 18:49.233 --> 18:55.666 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% excellent. So Oscar, what's the 18:50.766 --> 18:56.733 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% What's the deal with Oscar? 18:54.600 --> 18:58.533 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% So he is a young man and it 18:55.666 --> 18:59.533 align:start position:10% line:58% size:50% finds itself. He's a 18:56.733 --> 19:01.466 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% kindergartner. Matt is in the 18:58.533 --> 19:02.133 align:start position:10% line:58% size:57.5% family court system for 18:59.533 --> 19:05.566 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% dependency, neglect and abuse. 19:01.466 --> 19:06.433 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% He and his siblings. He S 3 19:02.133 --> 19:08.566 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% sisters and their place into a 19:05.566 --> 19:10.400 align:start position:10% line:58% size:65% foster home and he gets an 19:06.433 --> 19:11.333 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% assignment and kindergarten 19:08.566 --> 19:14.633 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% to draw is family and and gets 19:10.400 --> 19:15.266 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% a little upset. Goes home and 19:11.333 --> 19:18.533 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% talks to foster mom about the 19:14.633 --> 19:19.166 align:start position:10% line:58% size:62.5% family and his first mom. 19:15.266 --> 19:21.333 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% And as she explains that family 19:18.533 --> 19:22.066 align:start position:10% line:58% size:65% looks different and it can 19:19.166 --> 19:25.000 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% include a lot of people and 19:21.333 --> 19:25.900 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% he gets very excited and ends 19:22.066 --> 19:26.633 align:start position:10% line:58% size:65% up sketching a much larger 19:25.000 --> 19:28.466 align:start position:10% line:58% size:65% picture at the end of this 19:25.900 --> 19:32.566 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% story. And he's excited to take 19:26.633 --> 19:33.433 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% it and to show and tell and 19:28.466 --> 19:34.133 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% share with this classmates. 19:32.566 --> 19:37.533 align:start position:10% line:58% size:62.5% And he even has a special 19:33.433 --> 19:39.633 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% visitor. His castle volunteer 19:34.133 --> 19:41.500 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% and Matilda. Yeah. So I think 19:37.533 --> 19:42.133 align:start position:10% line:58% size:65% we have a shot of the real 19:39.633 --> 19:42.833 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% Maybe you could tell that is 19:41.500 --> 19:44.700 align:start position:10% line:58% size:62.5% AB a courthouse facility. 19:42.133 --> 19:46.766 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% Dogs that worked with the cast 19:42.833 --> 19:47.766 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% of Lexington Program. She's the 19:44.700 --> 19:49.666 align:start position:10% line:58% size:60% only one in the state of 19:46.766 --> 19:50.666 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% Kentucky, but she is actual 19:47.766 --> 19:52.100 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% service dog that went through 2 19:49.666 --> 19:54.733 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% years of training before being 19:50.666 --> 19:56.866 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% matched She came from canine 19:52.100 --> 20:00.866 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% companions for independence 19:54.733 --> 20:01.933 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% and she is a true superhero. 19:56.866 --> 20:03.400 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% He goes all over the state last 20:00.866 --> 20:04.066 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% year. I think they visited 36 20:01.933 --> 20:05.366 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% counties. How why? And when a 20:03.400 --> 20:07.866 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% child has to testify here in 20:04.066 --> 20:08.600 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% Kentucky, they have to do so in 20:05.366 --> 20:11.500 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% front of their perpetrator. 20:07.866 --> 20:12.466 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% She can go into a down stay and 20:08.600 --> 20:14.633 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% not move for up to 4 hours, 20:11.500 --> 20:17.733 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% not make any noise. We can turn 20:12.466 --> 20:19.600 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% the leash over to the job and 20:14.633 --> 20:20.466 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% she can provide a sense of calm 20:17.733 --> 20:21.100 align:start position:10% line:58% size:65% for for them. And we had a 20:19.600 --> 20:23.300 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% young man and a horrific case 20:20.466 --> 20:27.200 align:start position:10% line:58% size:65% had to testify against his 20:21.100 --> 20:28.166 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% stepdad for harbell, physical 20:23.300 --> 20:30.333 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% and sexual abuse. It is first 20:27.200 --> 20:31.033 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% question when asked was can't 20:28.166 --> 20:32.900 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% Mathilde at the West. And so 20:30.333 --> 20:34.933 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% when he recounted the history 20:31.033 --> 20:35.666 align:start position:10% line:58% size:65% that he'd been through, he 20:32.900 --> 20:39.566 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% buried his face and her for 20:34.933 --> 20:41.566 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% and was able to share what the 20:35.666 --> 20:43.600 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% court needed to to move forward 20:39.566 --> 20:44.366 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% with that case. She also goes 20:41.566 --> 20:47.666 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% on home visits. She's been a 20:43.600 --> 20:49.500 align:start position:10% line:58% size:57.5% schools, spend birthday 20:44.366 --> 20:50.366 align:start position:10% line:58% size:65% parties. I think she'll be 20:47.666 --> 20:52.233 align:start position:10% line:58% size:27.5% there. Only 20:49.500 --> 20:53.366 align:start position:10% line:58% size:30% one Matilda. 20:50.366 --> 20:55.333 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% >> Right. Yeah. How do you get 20:52.233 --> 20:57.366 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% more Mattel? Does it sound like 20:53.366 --> 20:58.233 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% you to do that? It took us 3 20:55.333 --> 20:58.933 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% years to get her. So it is a 20:57.366 --> 20:59.600 align:start position:10% line:58% size:60% process, but she will be 20:58.233 --> 21:02.366 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% retiring probably in the next 20:58.933 --> 21:03.300 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% couple years. So we probably 20:59.600 --> 21:05.266 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% need to start that process yet. 21:02.366 --> 21:06.233 align:start position:10% line:58% size:35% Another right? 21:03.300 --> 21:08.166 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% >> I mean, when you describe 21:05.266 --> 21:10.800 align:start position:10% line:58% size:65% children having to testify 21:06.233 --> 21:11.533 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% against the perpetrator and 21:08.166 --> 21:11.833 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% they are tender ages of 5, 7, 21:10.800 --> 21:14.600 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% 8, whatever it is. I mean, it's 21:11.533 --> 21:14.966 align:start position:10% line:58% size:12.5% hard. 21:11.833 --> 21:16.200 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% >> To imagine why that even has 21:14.600 --> 21:19.233 align:start position:10% line:58% size:25% to happen. 21:14.966 --> 21:19.900 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% >> And that's something the 21:16.200 --> 21:22.800 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% legislature has talked about 21:19.233 --> 21:23.666 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% for several sessions and you 21:19.900 --> 21:26.666 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% know it to a shoe that I can 21:22.800 --> 21:27.566 align:start position:10% line:58% size:37.5% see both sides. 21:23.666 --> 21:28.600 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% >> Meaning here in Kentucky, 21:26.666 --> 21:32.666 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% family court is closed. And so 21:27.566 --> 21:33.700 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% I can see why you would want it 21:28.600 --> 21:37.633 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% to be open because people are 21:32.666 --> 21:39.666 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% very on aware of how much child 21:33.700 --> 21:40.700 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% abuse and neglect is going on. 21:37.633 --> 21:44.766 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% Last year, 17,000 new petition 21:39.666 --> 21:46.300 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% to grant Kentucky average case 21:40.700 --> 21:47.000 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% runs about 3 years. So if you 21:44.766 --> 21:48.966 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% think about that, that 51,000 21:46.300 --> 21:49.666 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% children, victims of abuse and 21:47.000 --> 21:53.566 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% right here in Kentucky, I know 21:48.966 --> 21:55.633 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% we can do better, but we have 21:49.666 --> 21:56.700 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% to start somewhere where we 21:53.566 --> 21:58.633 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% can break the cycle. I firmly 21:55.633 --> 22:00.633 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% believe pass as one of those 21:56.700 --> 22:01.500 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% ways. And just and by anyone 21:58.633 --> 22:04.366 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% listening to check out our Web 22:00.633 --> 22:05.533 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% site, pass of Lexington Dot 22:01.500 --> 22:08.366 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% Org. The statewide website is 22:04.366 --> 22:09.000 align:start position:10% line:58% size:62.5% Kentucky Cassatt Network. 22:05.533 --> 22:11.100 align:start position:10% line:58% size:65% We'd love to give you more 22:08.366 --> 22:11.833 align:start position:10% line:58% size:65% information and say you go 22:09.000 --> 22:12.500 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% through the training and decide 22:11.100 --> 22:14.933 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% it's not the right fit. That's 22:11.833 --> 22:18.966 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% OK, we're not going to force 22:12.500 --> 22:20.033 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% you to take a case. You become 22:14.933 --> 22:22.933 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% more informed and can help us 22:18.966 --> 22:23.666 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% with our 0 advertising budget 22:20.033 --> 22:24.266 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% to spread the word on the need 22:22.933 --> 22:28.166 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% for cash to volunteers and what 22:23.666 --> 22:30.266 align:start position:10% line:58% size:57.5% cast is so When you say 22:24.266 --> 22:31.366 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% volunteers, they are volunteers 22:28.166 --> 22:33.100 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% is a non paid community service 22:30.266 --> 22:33.800 align:start position:10% line:58% size:62.5% efforts. That is correct. 22:31.366 --> 22:37.000 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% And we work with the volunteers 22:33.100 --> 22:37.566 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% based on their work situation 22:33.800 --> 22:39.400 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% or the number of hours they 22:37.000 --> 22:40.200 align:start position:10% line:58% size:52.5% have available. Newer 22:37.566 --> 22:43.033 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% volunteers are going to get a 22:39.400 --> 22:46.200 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% quote, unquote. Easier case may 22:40.200 --> 22:47.166 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% be one child instead of a large 22:43.033 --> 22:49.166 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% sibling group with less going 22:46.200 --> 22:51.100 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% on. And you really have the 22:47.166 --> 22:53.200 align:start position:10% line:58% size:62.5% support of that volunteer 22:49.166 --> 22:54.133 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% manager, which is a paid staff 22:51.100 --> 22:55.433 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% person and we are privileged to 22:53.200 --> 22:57.366 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% have people that are attorneys. 22:54.133 --> 22:59.766 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% We have masters of social work. 22:55.433 --> 23:00.400 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% Teachers at therapist event on 22:57.366 --> 23:01.900 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% our cost of Lexington team. 22:59.766 --> 23:03.700 align:start position:10% line:58% size:62.5% It really work with these 23:00.400 --> 23:05.766 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% volunteer state check and make 23:01.900 --> 23:07.666 align:start position:10% line:58% size:65% sure they're OK, make sure 23:03.700 --> 23:08.366 align:start position:10% line:58% size:62.5% they're going through the 23:05.766 --> 23:09.266 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% process. Duke Casa volunteers 23:07.666 --> 23:11.100 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% are can they really provides 23:08.366 --> 23:13.133 align:start position:10% line:58% size:62.5% services to more than one 23:09.266 --> 23:15.200 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% child? Not in the same family. 23:11.100 --> 23:18.100 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% So we have some amazing rocks, 23:13.133 --> 23:20.033 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% ours. We have 2 women there. 23:15.200 --> 23:20.733 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% Advocates at Cass of Lexington, 23:18.100 --> 23:22.800 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% the had 5 cases each that is 23:20.033 --> 23:26.600 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% not typical, but they're doing 23:20.733 --> 23:27.233 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% some amazing work. And both 23:22.800 --> 23:27.766 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% women work for the time I had. 23:26.600 --> 23:31.300 align:start position:10% line:58% size:62.5% So if it's something that 23:27.233 --> 23:33.300 align:start position:10% line:58% size:50% someone really feels 23:27.766 --> 23:34.033 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% passionately about, I think you 23:31.300 --> 23:34.766 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% make time for what is important 23:33.300 --> 23:37.600 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% to you, right? Well, I didn't 23:34.033 --> 23:41.333 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% mean to mention that all of the 23:34.766 --> 23:43.300 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% proceeds from Oscar's family go 23:37.600 --> 23:44.166 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% right back to Casa. Blacks are 23:41.333 --> 23:47.266 align:start position:10% line:58% size:57.5% at 100% myself. And the 23:43.300 --> 23:48.166 align:start position:10% line:58% size:62.5% illustrator did this as a 23:44.166 --> 23:49.266 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% project to provide for Mass 23:47.266 --> 23:51.333 align:start position:10% line:58% size:60% of Lexington. So 2 fold, 23:48.166 --> 23:54.366 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% hopefully a little finding that 23:49.266 --> 23:55.233 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% also awareness, right? And you 23:51.333 --> 23:56.300 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% can find this anywhere. Your 23:54.366 --> 23:59.266 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% local books are sold on Amazon 23:55.233 --> 24:00.166 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% or EBay or Amazon. It's also on 23:56.300 --> 24:01.433 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% the Castle. Lexington website 23:59.266 --> 24:02.766 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% into local stores are already 24:00.166 --> 24:03.433 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% carrying it. The children's 24:01.433 --> 24:06.766 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% book star, the Plaid Elephant 24:02.766 --> 24:07.733 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% in Danville, Kentucky. Soaps 24:03.433 --> 24:09.333 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% Insect in Stanford which has a 24:06.766 --> 24:10.033 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% local author, said Do you find 24:07.733 --> 24:12.366 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% if this really does help kind 24:09.333 --> 24:13.333 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% of a basic foundational level 24:10.033 --> 24:16.300 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% help people understand really 24:12.366 --> 24:18.333 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% what costs is about. So that's 24:13.333 --> 24:19.266 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% to be determined because it's 24:16.300 --> 24:20.433 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% fresh out the press. We only 24:18.333 --> 24:23.433 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% received the books and from the 24:19.266 --> 24:24.000 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% publisher a couple of weeks 24:20.433 --> 24:27.300 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% ago. And so it's not even in 24:23.433 --> 24:27.933 align:start position:10% line:58% size:52.5% the hands of our Casa 24:24.000 --> 24:28.666 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% Volunteers. Yeah, wow. So were 24:27.300 --> 24:31.266 align:start position:10% line:58% size:62.5% the first to get it. That 24:27.933 --> 24:32.366 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% addition to when I come back. 24:28.666 --> 24:34.166 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% That's right. That's right. 24:31.266 --> 24:36.200 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% Well, how do you think it will 24:32.366 --> 24:38.200 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% be proceed and as a helpful 24:34.166 --> 24:39.300 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% tool or today, if you know, 24:36.200 --> 24:41.166 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% even trigger I had this exact 24:38.200 --> 24:42.300 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% same experience or I I know 24:39.300 --> 24:44.233 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% Oscar's family because I've 24:41.166 --> 24:45.500 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% dealt maybe you saw those 5 24:42.300 --> 24:46.333 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% women. I've got 2 of those kids 24:44.233 --> 24:48.900 align:start position:10% line:58% size:62.5% right now who are street. 24:45.500 --> 24:49.600 align:start position:10% line:58% size:65% So a few friends that have 24:46.333 --> 24:53.400 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% adapted shorter and Rd have 24:48.900 --> 24:54.066 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% copies. And they've said, How 24:49.600 --> 24:57.300 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% did you get the wording, right? 24:53.400 --> 24:58.300 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% My child uses first mob are 24:54.066 --> 25:00.400 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% some terminology that you see 24:57.300 --> 25:02.800 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% through the book and we were 24:58.300 --> 25:03.433 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% very intentional. And I was 25:00.400 --> 25:05.500 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% writing the book. I talked to 25:02.800 --> 25:07.300 align:start position:10% line:58% size:52.5% my staff. I talked to 25:03.433 --> 25:09.200 align:start position:10% line:58% size:65% volunteers at top 2 foster 25:05.500 --> 25:11.266 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% parents to find the terminology 25:07.300 --> 25:13.133 align:start position:10% line:58% size:60% that the kids were using 25:09.200 --> 25:13.633 align:start position:10% line:58% size:62.5% because I wanted it to be 25:11.266 --> 25:15.033 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% reliable. Matthew hit it out of 25:13.133 --> 25:15.833 align:start position:10% line:58% size:42.5% the park with the 25:13.633 --> 25:18.766 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% illustrations. There's one of 25:15.033 --> 25:21.600 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% the child and visioning the 25:15.833 --> 25:23.966 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% judge when the castle volunteer 25:18.766 --> 25:24.833 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% says I report to the judge and 25:21.600 --> 25:25.500 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% someone clad in a metal suit 25:23.966 --> 25:28.833 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% with sat there and instill in 25:24.833 --> 25:29.533 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% the child's eyes. We really 25:25.500 --> 25:30.900 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% tried to make it as accurate 25:28.833 --> 25:31.633 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% as possible. Yeah, it's that's 25:29.533 --> 25:33.966 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% so important because that is a 25:30.900 --> 25:35.000 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% scary proposition for adults to 25:31.633 --> 25:37.766 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% appear before a alone. A young 25:33.966 --> 25:38.433 align:start position:10% line:58% size:30% young child. 25:35.000 --> 25:40.966 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% >> Well, Melinda, I thank you 25:37.766 --> 25:41.533 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% so very much. I you're a fun 25:38.433 --> 25:44.966 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% person and this work I know is 25:40.966 --> 25:45.666 align:start position:10% line:58% size:52.5% difficult. And on fun 25:41.533 --> 25:48.000 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% sometimes. But your passion 25:44.966 --> 25:49.133 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% for children and to this work 25:45.666 --> 25:50.166 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% is evident. And so we're so 25:48.000 --> 25:53.100 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% glad that you're dedicating 25:49.133 --> 25:54.066 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% your time and service to our 25:50.166 --> 25:55.133 align:start position:10% line:58% size:65% Kentucky kids and the kids 25:53.100 --> 25:56.933 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% here. And in central Kentucky. 25:54.066 --> 25:59.833 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% >> Well, thank you. I think 25:55.133 --> 26:00.833 align:start position:10% line:58% size:72.5% together we can do this and I 25:56.933 --> 26:01.866 align:start position:10% line:58% size:67.5% know the Commonwealth Games 25:59.833 --> 26:03.500 align:start position:10% line:58% size:65% and I know I'll be looking 26:00.833 --> 26:04.133 align:start position:10% line:58% size:75% forward to getting I guess the 26:01.866 --> 26:06.100 align:start position:10% line:58% size:60% exclusive interview when 26:03.500 --> 26:07.500 align:start position:10% line:58% size:65% Oscar's family part to our 26:04.133 --> 26:08.333 align:start position:10% line:58% size:62.5% Oscar grows up comes out. 26:06.100 --> 26:11.333 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% So I hope we get a chance to 26:07.500 --> 26:12.166 align:start position:10% line:58% size:70% >> meet again and talk again 26:08.333 --> 26:14.133 align:start position:10% line:58% size:62.5% and maybe make a visit in 26:11.333 --> 26:15.333 align:start position:10% line:58% size:77.5% person at the Casa. 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