Heartland CASA has made major strides in bringing their services to the Christian County area but they need advocates within the community to show their support. Now covering four counties and a case load of over 500 children, the staff is looking to raise awareness about supporting their cause. Heartland CASA advocates are not foster care parents, rather they are a voice and face of consistency for that child as they make their way through the court system with hopes of finding their forever home. Blaine Smith, Executive Director for Heartland CASA, discusses what the organization is and the expansion of their operations.

Lori McDaniel, Recruitment and Retention Manager with Heartland CASA, explains again that CASA advocates are not foster care parents. McDaniel explains you must pass a background check, be 21 years of age, and complete a brief course on how to better help a child in need.

McDaniel tells a personal story of her time as an advocate, a way of showing the immense impact you can have on a child’s life.

Find out more about Heartland CASA by visiting www.maconcountycasa.org. You can also learn more at their Facebook page.