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What's Happening at CASA Kane County?
Advocating for the Voice of Children in Foster Care
CASA/GAL stands for Court Appointed Special Advocate and Guardian Ad Litem.
CASA’s are specially trained volunteers who become the crucial voice of a child in abuse and neglect cases.
Relied upon by judges and most importantly, the children, CASAs are among the most respected volunteers and advocates in the community.
If you are 21 or older and have 5-15 hours a month to give a child – YOU can be a CASA!
Our Mission
CASA Kane County is a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization, dedicated to advocating for children who have experienced abuse or neglect and are subsequently placed in foster care.
We recruit, train, and supervise volunteers who serve as the child’s voice and the judge’s eyes and ears throughout the duration of their case in juvenile court.
Our Vision
Our vision is for every child entering foster care in Kane County to be placed in a safe, nurturing, and permanent home.
We envision that all children will be equipped with the tools, resources, and support to thrive, lead fulfilled and happy lives, and reduce the likelihood of repeating the cycle of abuse.
Our Values
Our paramount value is integrity. Morality, ethics and law each help guide the many decisions made each day.
Respect and passion connect stakeholders to the mission. Everything we do is driven by service for the children.
Our Impact in Numbers
CASA Kane County relied on nearly 201 trained volunteers to represent 613 children in Juvenile and Probate Courts, last year. These children range in age from birth to 21. All of these children and young adults relied on their CASA/GAL volunteer to make certain that their goals of safety and permanency were achieved.
The number of children served has more than doubled (+106%) in the last 5 years.
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Child Demographics
CASA Kane County relied on 180 trained volunteers to represent 668 children in Juvenile Courts last year. These children range in age from birth to 21-year-olds who are ready to live independently.
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions about CASA Kane County? Check out our FAQs to see our most commonly asked questions. We answer who we are, what is a CASA/GAL, how we measure successes, and donations.
Most citizens do not know what goes on behind the closed doors of the juvenile and family courts of this nation—but CASA/GAL volunteers do. They see the pain and trauma of the child first-hand. They understand the law and the court process. They guide the child through the labyrinth and give the child comfort during a traumatic time. The CASA/GAL volunteer appears in court… to hold the system accountable to the best interest of each child.
J. Dean Lewis
Retired Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court Judge
CASA Kane County
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