Speaking Up For Children Who Have Experienced Abused & Neglect In LaSalle County, Ill
About Us
Who are we?
LaSalle County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) is a non-profit organization which advocates for the best interests of the children who have experienced abuse and neglect in the LaSalle County Court system. You don’t necessarily have to donate money to make a big impact. Showing up and showing support in a young person’s life is vital to their development and self-esteem.
OUR MISSION
We train and support dedicated community volunteers who serve to protect the rights of children who have experienced abuse and neglect for a safe and permanent home.
OUR VISION
We listen first. Then we act.
Our volunteers get to know the child by talking with everyone in that child's life: parents and relatives, foster parents, teachers, medical professionals, attorneys, social workers and others. We use the information we gather to help judges and others understand what the child needs and to help the child find a safe, permanent home.
Who Can Volunteer?
You can.
You don't have to be a lawyer or a social worker to be a volunteer. We welcome people from all walks of life, who care about children and wish to speak up for them. As a volunteer, you will be thoroughly trained and well-supported by professional staff, who will help you through each case.
2023 Impact
- Sixteen LaSalle County CASA volunteers served 37 court involved children in our community.
- Our team showed up for 63 events throughout LaSalle County to spread our message of hope to recruit volunteers.
Make a difference
Follow us on Facebook @lasallecountycasa for up-to-date information on training sessions, fundraising events, and other activities.
You can also make a charitable donation that will fund our work advocating for abused and neglected children. The median cost to provide a CASA volunteer to one child is $1,492 per year.
Our Partners
