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Illinois Child Welfare: Supporting Children and Strengthening Families

October 16, 2026 at 8:00 am CDT By CASA Kane County [sponsored] Illinois’ child welfare system is continuing to evolve, with a growing emphasis on prevention, family stability, and connecting families with support before challenges become crises. Through initiatives including Family First Prevention Services, Family Advocacy Centers, Intact Family Services, Forward Together, and the Safety […]

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Local celebrities and professional dancers at CASA’s Dancing with the Local Stars

CASA Kane County raises thousands at ‘Dancing with the Local Stars’ event

October 9, 2026 at 2:01 pm CDT By Shaw Local News Network CASA Kane County’s inaugural “Dancing with the Local Stars” event brought 650 guests to the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles on Oct. 7 for a sold-out evening of entertainment, friendly competition and philanthropy. The event raised more than $65,000 in support of CASA

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Children and families attending a CASA Adventure Club experience

CASA Adventure Club Creates Meaningful Experiences for Children

July 8, 2026 at 8:00 am CDT By CASA Kane County [sponsored] Every child deserves opportunities to explore, learn, laugh, and create happy memories. For children and families served by CASA Kane County, the CASA Adventure Club helps make those moments possible. The Adventure Club connects children of all ages with safe, enriching activities throughout

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Rochelle Dizon, new CASA Kane County board member

CASA Kane County Names New Board Members

June 21, 2026 at 2:00 pm CDT By Kate Santillan, Shaw Local CASA Kane County recently announced the appointments of Rochelle Dizon, Christel Griffin and Martha Harrison to the nonprofit’s Board of Directors. The new members bring professional expertise, community commitment and child advocacy passion to strengthen CASA’s mission to support the community’s children and

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The Need for Diverse and Bilingual Voices in Child Advocacy

May 8, 2026 By CASA Kane County   Every child in foster care deserves an advocate who understands them, not just their situation, but their culture, language, and lived experience. At CASA Kane County, that belief is driving a growing need for more diverse and bilingual volunteers.  Court Appointed Special Advocates, or CASA volunteers, work closely

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About 60 kids have entered foster care in Kane County this year. CASA advocates for them in court

April 11, 2026 By Brenda Schory – Shaw Media About 50 people filled the rotunda at the Kane County courthouse in Geneva April 9 for the 23rd annual recognition that April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. CASA Kane County, a nonprofit that serves children in foster care through Court Appointed Special Advocate volunteers hosted the event to promote awareness and

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Helping Families Thrive: CASA Kane County Hosts Free Event on May 1

April 6, 2026 By CASA Kane County  CASA Kane County invites the community to join a meaningful day dedicated to strengthening families and preventing crises before they start. The Thrive Conference, scheduled for May 1, 2026, is a free, half-day event aimed at bringing together parents, educators, service providers, and community members around a common goal: helping

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CASA Kane County to move out of courthouse at county’s request, looks to raise funds for new space

March 29, 2026 Community leaders and residents join hands for a moment of silence at a child abuse awareness event hosted by CASA Kane County at the Kane County Courthouse in Geneva on Thursday, April 10, 2025. CASA will eventually be leaving its space in the courthouse where they’ve long been based, and is looking

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Join the Circle: CASA Kane County Invites Public to Hands Around the Courthouse Event

March 19, 2026 CASA Kane County – Join the Circle: CASA Kane County Invites Public to Hands Around the Courthouse Event  By CASA Kane County Each April, communities across the country observe Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness and strengthening efforts to protect children. In Kane County, one meaningful way residents can

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