KRS 620.525: Duties of CASA volunteers.

(1) CASA volunteers who have a conflict of interest in a case shall not be appointed to

the case.

(2) The CASA volunteer shall:

(a) Attend all court hearings except that the CASA volunteer may be excused by

the court or the program director if emergency circumstances arise;

(b) Submit a written report and recommendation to the judge for consideration in

determining the best interest of the child at the dispositional hearing,

dispositional review hearings, other hearings as requested by the court, and at

least one (1) report every six (6) months for as long as the case is assigned to a

CASA volunteer;

(c) Monitor the case by visiting the child as often as necessary to observe whether

the child's essential needs are being met and whether court orders are actually

being carried out;

(d) Participate in any treatment planning conferences and reviews involving the

child to assess whether reasonable efforts are being made to provide services

to the child and family and determine the appropriateness and progress of the

child's permanent plan;

(e) Advocate a prompt, thorough review of the case if the child's circumstances

warrant the attention of the court;

(f) Interview parties involved in the case, including interviewing and observing

the child;

(g) Maintain complete written records about the case;

(h) Report any incidents of child or adult abuse or neglect to the appropriate

authorities and to the program director;

(i) Remain actively involved in the case until dismissed from the case by the

program director or judge wit h competent jurisdiction, or when an adoption

proceeding is finalized;

(j) Return all case -related materials including, but not limited to, written notes,

court reports, and agency documents, to the program director upon the request

of the program director; and

(k) Work with the cabinet representatives to advocate the best interest of the

child.