CASA of the Lincoln Trail

CASA of the Lincoln Trail Serving Green, Marion, Nelson, Taylor and Washington counties.

CASA trains volunteers to advocate for children who’ve experienced abuse or neglect, helping them find safety, stability, and a chance to thrive.

With the continued expansion of our program, we’re excited to spotlight another one of our newest board members! 🎉Today,...
08/10/2026

With the continued expansion of our program, we’re excited to spotlight another one of our newest board members! 🎉

Today, we’re thrilled to welcome Jennifer Van Mersbergen to the board. Jennifer brings deep community roots, a heart for service, and a passion for strengthening support systems for children and families across our region.

We’re grateful to have Jennifer’s experience, energy, and commitment guiding our mission forward. So much good work lies ahead, and we’re excited to have her with us.

Welcome to the board, Jennifer!

With the expansion of our program, we’re excited to start spotlighting our newest board members! 🎉Today, we’re excited t...
08/08/2026

With the expansion of our program, we’re excited to start spotlighting our newest board members! 🎉

Today, we’re excited to welcome Rachael Thompson to the board! Rachael works in marketing in Taylor County and lives in Marion County, and she has already been a wonderful supporter of our program throughout its expansion.

We’re so grateful to have Rachael bringing her experience, enthusiasm, and community connections to our board. We’re excited for all that’s ahead!

Welcome to the board, Rachael! 💙

Thanks to the generous support of the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels, our conference room just got a major upgrade...
08/07/2026

Thanks to the generous support of the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels, our conference room just got a major upgrade! 🎉

Say hello to our brand-new smart board, making hybrid meetings, trainings, presentations, and strategic planning sessions more seamless than ever. We also installed new blinds that keep the afternoon sun at bay and create the perfect lighting for presentations.

We’re incredibly grateful for the partnership and support of the Kentucky Colonels. These improvements will help us better serve our staff, volunteers, and community, and we can’t wait to host our next training in the updated space!

A heartfelt thank you to Bardstown First Christian Church for generously supporting our work with a donation from their ...
08/04/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Bardstown First Christian Church for generously supporting our work with a donation from their endowment fund. We are so grateful for the long time partnership our organization has had with First Christian which has allowed us to serve so many families over the years! 💙

08/03/2026

More Nelson County Children Await Court-Appointed Advocates as CASA Seeks Volunteers

NELSON COUNTY, Ky. — More children in Nelson County who have experienced abuse or neglect are waiting to be matched with a court-appointed advocate, according to CASA of the Lincoln Trail.

The organization, which serves Nelson, Hardin, LaRue, Marion and Green counties, reports it currently has a waitlist for children needing advocates in every county it serves except Green County. Last year alone, more than 300 children across the five-county region entered the court system as a result of abuse or neglect.

CASA, which stands for Court Appointed Special Advocates, recruits and trains community volunteers to serve as the voice of children involved in abuse and neglect cases. Advocates work alongside the court system, gathering information and making recommendations that help judges determine what is in the child's best interest.

To help meet the growing demand, CASA of the Lincoln Trail will begin a new volunteer training class in early September. The organization is encouraging Nelson County residents to consider becoming a CASA volunteer to help reduce the local waitlist and ensure more children have an advocate by their side throughout the court process.

Officials say volunteers play a critical role in helping provide stability, consistency and support for children facing difficult circumstances while their cases move through the legal system. Those interested in becoming a CASA volunteer are encouraged to contact CASA of the Lincoln Trail for more information about the upcoming training program.

Meet our first training graduates of August! New CASA volunteers Amy & Pam were sworn in as CASAs in Washington County t...
08/03/2026

Meet our first training graduates of August! New CASA volunteers Amy & Pam were sworn in as CASAs in Washington County today. These Nelson County trainees graciously agreed to travel from their home county and help fill the most in need! 💙

08/02/2026

More children in Nelson County who have experienced abuse or neglect are waiting to be matched with a court-appointed advocate, according to CASA of the Lincoln Trail.

The organization, which serves five counties in central Kentucky, says it currently has a waitlist in Nelson County and every county in its service area except Green County. Last year, more than 300 children across the region entered the court system after experiencing abuse or neglect.

CASA, or Court Appointed Special Advocates, recruits and trains volunteers to speak on behalf of children involved in abuse and neglect cases, helping ensure their best interests are represented throughout court proceedings.

To address the growing need, CASA of the Lincoln Trail will begin a new volunteer training class in early September. The organization is encouraging Nelson County residents interested in serving as advocates to apply and help reduce the waitlist for local children in need.

Over 300 children in our region became involved in the court system after experiencing abuse and neglect last year and t...
08/02/2026

Over 300 children in our region became involved in the court system after experiencing abuse and neglect last year and they need trusted adults to stand with them! We currently have a waitlist in every county we serve except Green. A new training class will start in early September, so it’s a great time to reach out! www.casalincolntrail.org/volunteer

CASA is extremely thankful for the support from the Bardstown City Council and the City of Bardstown for its financial s...
07/28/2026

CASA is extremely thankful for the support from the Bardstown City Council and the City of Bardstown for its financial support for our program! This funding supports our efforts to serve more children in need! Special thanks to Councilman Sheckles for sponsoring our request

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1446 E John Rowan Boulevard
Bardstown, KY
40004

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Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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