April is Child Abuse Prevention and Awareness Month, and the Hardin County Clerk’s Office is promoting the new Court Appointed Special Advocates specialty license plate as a way for the community to commit to the safety and well-being of area children.
“The CASA specialty plate is more than just a piece of metal,” said Hardin County Clerk Brian D. Smith. “It’s a moving billboard for child safety. We’re honored to provide this resource at the clerk’s office, knowing that each plate sold helps provide a voice for a child in the family court system who needs it most.”
According to the clerk’s office, the CASA plate is $44 to issue and “features the recognizable blue and white branding of the organization, which provides highly-trained volunteers to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children within the court system.”
“We are thrilled to see the CASA mission represented on vehicles throughout Hardin County and the state,” said CASA of the Heartland Executive Director Michelle Kail.
A portion of the $44 issue fee goes towards supporting CASA organizations.
“The funds generated from these plates are vital,” Kail said. “They allow us to expand our reach and ensure that every child in need of a CASA has a dedicated advocate in their corner as they navigate the court system. This month, as we wear blue and share our mission, we encourage everyone to consider changing their plate to help change a child’s story.”
Contact your county clerk’s office or visit drive.ky.gov for more information on switching to the CASA plate. Learn more about CASA of the Heartland at www.casaheartland.org.
