"It is an extremely gratifying experience that seems more like an important part of your life than an obligation," said CASA volunteer Doralyn Moody.

For Doralyn, who will celebrate her two year CASA anniversary in November of this year, the decision to become a Court Appointed Special Advocate was an easy one.

"I learned about CASA from the newspaper and knew it was for me," she said. "I like doing volunteer work that is meaningful and challenging, and I knew that CASA should definitely be my next choice."

Doralyn has been advocating for two young sisters who have come to see Doralyn as a fun friend who is there to help.

"I have loved seeing my children develop in every way -- language, speech, motor skills, and self-confidence," she said. "They are very young and I think they just consider me someone fun who comes to play and brings books, toys, and crafts."

Because of Doralyn's advocacy, these two girls are on their way to achieving permanency.

"If you love children and want to do something useful to help, this is for you," she said.

Our commitment to safety means that we are not currently hosting in person info sessions, we are still dedicated to sharing CASA's mission with all who wish to learn more about what advocacy looks like. If you feel like you're ready to talk to us about how you can take the next step, we encourage you to reach out to us at office@luzernecasa.org. If you're not already, we also encourage you to follow us on Facebook for the most up-to-date information regarding the program and ways to get involved.

Doralyn spent her career as a school psychologist and now spends her time volunteering in her community. She and her husband of 65 years have four children, 10 grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.