Giving a Voice to Abused and Neglected Children in Saline County Illinois
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We are beginning a new year with 26 children that were unserved in 2018. CASA did advocate for 74 children in 2018 though. If you like helping children, please consider becoming an advocate. Another training class will begin mid to late February!
A special thanks to Dads BBQ for hosting the advocate appreciation dinner tonight. Thank you everyone for coming, looking forward to another year of advocacy!
The CASA office will be closed December 21 through January 1st. Hope everyone has a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Spend time with family and friends and don't forget to give thanks to our Lord and Savior!
Check out the new and improved CASA website: casaofsalinecounty.org
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Giving a Voice to Abused and Neglected Children in Saline County Illinois Make a Commitment HOW TO HELP Make a Difference BECOME AN ADVOCATE Show Support EVENTS Train for the Cause TRAINING SIGN UP TO...On behalf of the CASA of Saline County board of directors and Staff, THANK YOU to AFSCME Retirees Subchapter 55 for their recent donation. I would also like to thank Martha Wilbanks, James & Lisa Hubbard, Debbie McCarty, Richard & Jean Vinyard, Wilma Hinant, Earl Williams and Kathy Ragan for their individual donations. CASA could not continue advocating for abused and neglected children in Saline County without the support of individuals like yourself.
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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 15 advocates serving 73 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 8 community members who volunteer their time to the program. These 8 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 73 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.