Educational Conferences
2025 Fall Educational Conference
Thursday, October 16, 2025
Elgin Community College
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor of this event, please contact Sandie Cross at SandieC@casakanecounty.org
Shaping the Future:
Community Summit on Youth, Recovery & Reform
Featuring lived experiences, resilience-building strategies, and leadership insight to inspire change.
Join CASA Kane County for a powerful day focused on elevating youth voice, building resilience, and advancing child welfare reform. This year’s summit features keynote speaker Joshua Wayne, resilience strategies from Gary Pate of YouthCare Illinois, and a compelling youth panel sharing lived experiences from within the foster care system.
Attendees will also hear directly from DCFS Director Heidi Mueller in an interactive conversation on the agency’s vision, challenges, and opportunities for partnership.
Explore resources, connect with providers, and discover new tools at our Resource Expo—all designed to support the well-being of youth and families in care.
Continental breakfast, buffet lunch and afternoon refreshments included in ticket price.

