About Volunteer Now
Our Mission
CASA supports & promotes court-appointed volunteer advocacy for abused, neglected, and dependent children so that they can thrive in safe, permanent homes.
Our Vision
A community where every child lives and thrives in a safe, caring and permanent home.
Our Values
Integrity – We provide services in a manner that builds trust, promotes honesty, encourages fairness and upholds high ethical standards.
Collaboration – We maintain open communication and engagement with all volunteer advocates and community partners to carry out our mission.
Inclusiveness – We suspend judgment by being accepting, open minded and sensitive to our biases in order to promote unity.
Resiliency – We persevere and overcome adversity by recognizing and building strengths in ourselves and others.
Stewardship – We are responsible, transparent and accountable to those who entrust us with their time and resources.
Compassion – We serve others with heart and genuine care for the best interest of the child.
Professionalism – We work in a respectful and considerate manner always focused on being prepared, competent and committed to excellence.
In addition, CASA of Midwest Kentucky, Inc. embraces the Organizational Values of National CASA GAL Association:
- Adaptability
- Collaboration
- Integrity
- Respect
- Quality
- Service
- Stewardship
Meet Our Staff
Daphyne Maddox – Executive Director
Zoie Larkins– CASA Volunteer Coordinator
Sandy Nelson – Office Coordinator/ Bookkeeper
Board of Directors
Officers:
Ken Hundley - Retired -Chair
Lauren LeGrand - Baptist Health Deaconess Madisonville -Vice Chair
Wendy Mitchell - Hopkins County Schools - Secretary
Jonathan Brown - United Community Bank of West Kentucky -Treasurer
Charlie Young - Hopkins County Sheriff - HR Chair
Board Members:
Kara Foster - First Christian Church, Madisonville
Patricia Fouse - Madisonville Community College
Evan Hannan - KCTCS
Stacie Jones - Muhlenberg County Schools
Sharon McLevain - River Valley Animal Foods
Jennifer McDaniel - Wellness Counseling Services
Emmily Patterson- Audubon Metals
Casie Richardson - Madisonville Community College
Patty Simmons - Retired - Nurse
Libby Spencer - Baptist Health Deaconess
Bailey Townsend - Webster County Schools
Dixie Wright - Retired
Board Emeritus: Chris Cook
THANKS TO OUR FUNDERS:
Community Foundation of West Kentucky
IN KIND SUPPORT:

Hopkins County Fiscal Court
