The association shall:
(1) Adopt and approve state standards for all CASA volunteers, program directors, and other staff, including, but not limited to, guidelines for training;
(2) Adopt and approve the uniform annual data reporting procedures for local programs pursuant to KRS 620.505(2)(h); and (3) Evaluate and make recommendations by February 1 in odd-numbered years to the Supreme Court, the Governor, the Legislative Research Commission, and the cabinet regarding:
(a) Laws of the Commonwealth and practices, policies, and procedures within the Commonwealth affecting the welfare of children and families; and (b) The effectiveness, or lack thereof, and the reasons therefor, of local CASA volunteers advocating for permanent placement for the children in the Commonwealth.