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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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
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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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
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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February 12, 2026 Finding Family Through Foster Care and Advocacy By CASA Kane County For Brandon T. and his husband, becoming foster parents began with a thoughtful decision about how they wanted to grow their family. As they considered their options, they felt compelled to open their home to a child who already needed love, stability,
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February 3, 2026 At the launch of the Kane County Circle of Care on Jan. 15, linking social service providers for at-risk families and youths, Heidi Mueller, director of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, said the program can light a path across the rest of the state. (Photo Provided By The Illinois
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January 27, 2026 at 9:54 am CST CASA Kane County – Lighting the Way for Children: Honoring the Stith Family and the Furnas Legacy By CASA Kane County On March 7, 2026, CASA Kane County will host its 32nd Annual Children’s Champion Celebration Gala, Light Their Way, at the Q Center in St. Charles. The event honors community
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November 05, 2025 at 11:45 am CST Attendees at the launch of the “Kane County Circle of Care: Connecting Children and Families with Well-Being Resources” on Jan. 15 at Club Arcada in downtown St. Charles. Courtesy of CASA Kane County By Vicki Shaw Community leaders from across Kane County officially launched the “Kane County Circle of Care:
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March 19, 2026 CASA Kane County – Bringing Holiday Magic to Children in Foster Care By CASA Kane County The holidays sparkle with excitement, generosity, and togetherness—but for children in foster care, this season can also bring uncertainty. That’s why CASA Kane County works year-round to ensure every child in the child welfare system feels seen,
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