Giving a Voice to Abused and Neglected Children in Saline County Illinois
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Classes start September 10th, 2018
Call 618 253 3355 for more information or check out the dates and times below
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Clues in the Garden
CASA Board Meeting
CASA Board Meeting
NEWS
Substance Abuse is a huge factor in child abuse and neglect
Sheriff and States Attorneys Golf Tournament for CASA of Saline County
12 Things about Child Abuse
PROGRAM PARTNERS
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I am thankful that we have caring people to take the CASA training class. They will be helping children who has come into care with spiral fractures, clavicle fractures, other broken bones. They will be helping children who have been born substance exposed; mainly methamphetamines and amphetamines. They will be helping children who have either been in or have seen domestic abuse. These are just to name a few. My heart bleeds for these children because without an advocate many of them are lost in the system and end up repeating the cycle. Join our team in the fight against child abuse and neglect. You can make a difference in their lives!
CASA Training: Tomorrow, October 16th 5:30pm in the lower level of First Mid Bank call 618-518-3069 to reserve your spot!
The numbers are increasing in abused/neglected children and our volunteer number need to increase too. Here are some facts to consider: In 2016 38 children came into care in Saline County, in 2017 44 children came into care and as of 9/27/2018 there are 64 children in care. CASA of Saline County has 15 active advocates serving as many children as they can. However, more advocates are needed so these children do NOT fall through the cracks of the judicial system. Please become an advocate by attending the training class October 9, 2018 5:30pm in the lower level of First Mid Bank (use the side entrance east of the ATM) or call 618-253-3355 for more information. Thank you.
Please consider attending the CASA training class on September 17th 5:30pm at the CASA office located at 2 E Locust St (First Mid Bank) in Harrisburg. Please use the side entrance east of the ATM machine (facing First Baptist Church). CASA has 18 children waiting on an advocate to help them through the transition of foster care and the court system. Will you be the one that makes a difference in their lives?
A BIG Thank You shouted out to Fran and Friends 901 Oglesby St in Harrisburg who is graciously going to donate items for our CASA children in need!
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About CASA
Saline County CASA trains community members to advocate for abused and neglected children who are in the court system because of abuse and/or neglect. Saline County CASA currently has 23 advocates serving 81 children. The advocates speak up for these children with the court system, social service agencies, and others involved in the child’s life.
Saline County CASA has a Board of Directors consisting of 9 community members who volunteer their time to the program. These 9 members make the by-laws and take care of fundraising efforts to support the program. The Saline County CASA Board of Directors meet once a month and call speciall meetings when necessary.
To reach our goal and insure that every child receives a safe home, CASA would like to have an advocate for every abused and neglected child in Saline County. Currently 81 out of the 127 children in the court system are being served. New advocates are needed in order to assure that every child has a safe, permanent home as quickly as possible. To become an advocate or make a donation, contact our office at 618 253-3355 or any member of the board.
What is a CASA Advocate?
A CASA Advocate is a community member who gives of their time to ensure that abused and neglected children receive a safe, nurturing, permanent home as quickly as possible. They do this by gathering facts, discerning options, and preparing reports for the court. They also assist the court and social agencies in eliminating delays, advancing the child’s case in a timely fashion, and monitoring the case until a final outcome is achieved.
To achieve our goal of assisting every child in the court system, more advocates are needed. To become an advocate, one must pass a preliminary screening process, complete a 30 hour training program, and observe 6 hours of court procedures.