CASA Kane County

CASA Kane County is a Guardian ad Litem, nonprofit volunteer organization that advocates for the best interests of children in abuse, neglect and private guardianship cases within the Juvenile Court system. We believe all children in the foster care system will have a safe, nurturing and permanent home where they can thrive with the support and inv... olvement of their community. Well-chosen values serve as meaningful guidelines for every program or activity, regardless of whether the stakeholders are volunteers, staff, advising boards or others. CASA Kane County relied on 250 trained volunteers to represent 554 children in Juvenile and Probate Courts last year. These children range in age from birth to 21-year-olds who are ready to live independently. Most citizens do not know what goes on behind the closed doors of the juvenile and family courts of this nationbut CASA/GAL volunteers do. They see the pain and trauma of the child first- hand. They understand the law and the court process. They guide the child through the labyrinth and give the child comfort during a traumatic time. The CASA/GAL volunteer appears in court to hold the system accountable to the best interest of each child. CASA Kane County relied on nearly 250 trained volunteers to represent 554 children in Juvenile and Probate Courts last year. These children range in age from birth to 21-year-olds who are ready to live independently. All of these children and young adults relied on their CASA/GAL volunteer to make certain that their goals of safety and permanency were achieved.Read More