KRS 620.535: Duties of association.

The association shall:

(1) Adopt and approve state standards for all CASA volunteers, program directors, and

other staff, including, but not limited to, guidelines for training;

(2) Adopt and approve the uniform annual data reporting procedures for local programs

pursuant to KRS 620.505(2)(h); and

(3) Evaluate and make recommendations by February 1 in odd -numbered years to the

Supreme Court, the Governor, the Legislative Research Commission, and the

cabinet regarding:

(a) Laws of the Commonwealth and practices, policies, and procedures within the

Commonwealth affecting the welfare of children and families; and

(b) The effectiveness, or lack thereof, and the reasons therefor, of local CASA

volunteers advocating for permanent placement for the children in the

Commonwealth.