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- EIN 36-3918847
- (815) 731-7072
- 3200 W. McDonough St Joliet IL 60431 USA
- http://casawillcounty.org
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Causes: Child Abuse Prevention, Children & Youth, Children & Youth Services, Civil Rights, Crime & Law, Domestic Violence, Protection Against Abuse
Mission: To draw from community resources to provide well-trained bolunteers who will advocate for abused and neglected children within the court system, provide information to the court, and help develope a more effective juvenile court process.
Results: Since our inception in 1994 we have been the voice for over 2,800 children! We are currently serving 79% of the children in need.
Target demographics: abused and neglected children
Direct beneficiaries per year: 319 innocent children
Geographic areas served: Will County, IL
Programs: Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). CASA volunteers are committed everyday people- teachers, business people, retirees, stay-at-home parents, and grandparents. Volunteers research case records and speak to everyone involved in a child's life. Their independent evaluations and advocacy inform court decisions because they are often the only constant in a foster child's life as the child moves from one placement to another. CASA volunteers undergo extensive training prior to working with a child, ensuring that they are well-equipped to serve abused and neglected children in need of someone to stand up in court for them. ----------------------------- Besides our main program we also offer emergency services in which we partner up with groups to put together bags filled with necessities, blankets, and school supplies to ease a child's transition into a new placement. We also worked with the University of Illinois Master Gardeners to provide a Children's Garden. This provided a haven to relax and play for children who often had to wait long hours in a dull courthouse, awaiting the results of their case. Most recently we partnered with the Give Something Back Foundation, an organization which provides mentorship and full-ride scholarships to eligible children in foster care. In this partnership, our CASA children will be eligible for Give Back services in order to "complete the circle" and achieve their goals of higher education.