Leave A Legacy of Hope
Create a Lasting Impact for Children in Foster Care
Every child deserves a safe, permanent home and a trusted, caring adult to be their voice. By including CASA Kane County in your estate plans, you ensure that vulnerable children will continue to have a powerful advocate — not just today, but for generations to come.
Legacy gifts help sustain our mission long into the future,
providing stability and strength for children who need it most.
Why Consider Legacy Giving?
A planned gift is a meaningful way to:
- Create a lasting legacy that reflects your values
- Ensure children in foster care always have a voice in court
- Strengthen the long-term sustainability of CASA Kane County
- Potentially receive financial and tax benefits for you and your family
The Legacy of Hope Society
We are honored to recognize individuals who have included CASA Kane County in their estate plans as members of our Legacy of Hope Society.
Legacy Society members receive:
- Special recognition (if desired)
- Invitations to exclusive updates and gatherings
- The satisfaction of knowing their commitment will protect children for years to come
- You may also choose to remain anonymous.
A Legacy That Changes Lives
When you leave a legacy gift to CASA Kane County, you are investing in:
- Permanency for children
- Stability during uncertain times
- Advocacy that changes life trajectories
- A stronger child welfare system in our community
Your generosity today builds brighter futures tomorrow!
Let’s Start the Conversation
If you are considering a legacy gift, we would be honored to speak with you confidentially and answer any questions. You can contact Vicki Shaw, Director of Advancement or Jim Di Ciaula, Executive Director to start the conversation. If you do not have a financial advisor or estate planning attorney, we have also partnered with three local law firms who specialize in this type of planning:
Zach Hesselbaum, JD, LLM (taxation)
Law Hesselbaum, LLP
2275 Church Road
Aurora, IL 60502
Zach@lawhess.com
630-585-5200
lawhesselbaum.com
Aaron J. Lytle
Ariano Hardy Ritt Richmond Lytle & Goettel PC
2000 McDonald Road, Ste. 200
South Elgin, Illinois 60177
ajl@attorneys-illinois.com
847-695-2400
attorneys-illinois.com
Kevin C. Sanders, Esq.
Guardian Wealth Advisory Group
81 Market Street, Suite 5
Elgin, IL 60123
team@guardianwag.com
847-741-2284
guardianwag.com
Learn More
Contact
Vicki Shaw, Director of Development
vickis@casakanecounty.org
Jim Di Ciaula, Executive Director
jimd@casakanecounty.org