CASA director asks Patrick County for funding as case load grows
Focus on Youth CASA executive director Carrie Walker asked the board for county funding, citing a 250% increase in children served from FY21 to FY25 and a state per‑child service cost of about $2,800; CASA volunteers carry only two cases each.
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Carrie Walker, executive director of Focus on Youth CASA, briefed the board on the nonprofit’s work in the 21st Judicial District and requested county funding to expand volunteer services in Patrick County. She said CASA volunteers carry two cases each, allowing more time per child than typical social‑services case loads.
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