CASA of the Gateway Region expands to 11 eastern Kentucky counties, moves to larger Morehead office and seeks more volunteers

CASA of the Gateway Region has moved into a larger office space in Morehead as it expands its operations across eastern Kentucky and tries to recruit more volunteers, according to LEX18. The organization said its service area now covers 11 counties, a change from the smaller, four-county operation it ran when the group launched more than two years ago.

LEX18 reported that the expansion reflects a growing need for CASA’s services in the region. As the organization’s coverage area has broadened, it has also adjusted its local infrastructure, including the decision to relocate to bigger space in Morehead to support ongoing work and volunteer coordination.

The nonprofit’s move comes as CASA continues to scale its regional presence. LEX18 said the organization has expanded across eastern Kentucky and that its growth has created additional demand that volunteers are intended to help address. The organization’s volunteer recruitment push is centered on ensuring it can continue serving communities that rely on CASA services tied to court involvement.

Morehead officials and residents in Rowan County are likely to see the impacts of the center’s relocation through its local operations and volunteer engagement efforts. For families and children connected to CASA’s role in the court process, changes in staffing and capacity can affect how quickly cases receive attention and how consistently volunteers can be scheduled and supported, particularly when demand increases.

CASA of the Gateway Region’s decision to broaden from four counties to 11 counties marks a shift from a limited initial footprint to a larger regional model. LEX18 described the organization’s current reach as spanning eastern Kentucky counties, suggesting that volunteer needs are not confined to one locality and instead reflect needs across a wider geographic area.

The organization’s next steps, as described in the LEX18 report, are focused on staffing. CASA of the Gateway Region is asking community members to volunteer, with the aim of filling gaps created by growth and supporting the ongoing work of the organization across its expanded service area.