CASA of the Tenth Judicial Circuit - Court Appointed Special Advocates

It’s that time of the year! Morton Pumpkin Festival is here and we’re at the non-profit spotlight tent today from 4-8!

Madi and Ryan are at the Pekin Marigold Festival! Stop by the CASA booth in Community Spotlight between the playground and the baseball diamond today and tomorrow.

CASA informational meeting tomorrow at Creve Coeur Club at River Station! Stop in and enjoy some light refreshments provided by our friends at the Creve Coeur Club while learning about volunteering with CASA.

Be a part of something bigger with Illinois CASA! Advocate for children that have experienced abuse and neglect and help change their lives for the better. Visit our website event calendar and join us for a CASA 101 session in September to learn what it means to be a CASA. 💙🏠

For our next Coffee at CASA, we’ll be hanging out with our friends at today. Stop in, grab a cold beverage on this scorching day, and chat with Ryan about CASA and becoming a volunteer! We’ll be there from 2:30-4:30.

At Illinois CASA, we believe in empowering every girl and woman to reach their full potential. Today especially, we honor the women who have paved the way for progress and continue to inspire future generations. Together, we can create a world where every voice is heard and every dream is realized.

Congratulations to our newest CASAs! Yesterday, 10 new volunteers were sworn in at the Peoria County Courthouse by Judge Brown. This was one of our largest classes in recent years and such a wonderful group of people!

Thank you Kate, Stephen, Heidi, Debbie, Tammy, Kim, Peg, Nina, Amy, and Chris for your commitment to making a difference in the lives of children in our community. Also, thank you to CASA Andrew who attended the training as a refresher as he returns to volunteering.

Tom and Ryan are at Tower Park in Peoria Heights! Stop by the CASA booth to learn more about volunteering or visit some of the other great vendors providing resources in our community.

Speak Out Illinois LLC

This web conference is for anyone and everyone! Click the link in our bio for more information!

To sign up, email [email protected] by September 2nd

After September 3rd, you will receive a 2-hour self paced online class to complete before the 4 hour web conference.

You will be credited for 6 hours of training

We’re more than halfway done with our current CASA Volunteer Training. A huge thank you to on University in Peoria for providing food for tonight’s class. Also, we can’t say thank you enough to for being our host and venue. Can’t forget who have been a long time training partner throughout the years. They donated pizzas earlier in this class. We’re grateful for all our community partners who are helping us

A huge thank you to our friends at The Chef and The Baker for partnering with CASA and providing food for tonight's training class! Shoutout to Ian and Karen for donating an amazing meal of gourmet wraps, chips, orzo salad, and some incredible cupcakes. We appreciate your support!

The Chef and the Baker is located at 106 E McClure Ave in Peoria. Stop in for lunch or consider catering your next event.

To learn more about becoming a CASA and enrollment in an upcoming volunteer training class email [email protected] or visit www.casaofthetenth.org.

📣FREE VIRTUAL TRAINING📣

Addressing Secondary Trauma: Prioritizing Our Well Being

Join us as we take a deep dive into learning about secondary trauma exposure in the workplace and how it impacts us. We will discuss how important it is to promote our own well being and you will learn strategies you can use at the individual and organizational level 💙 (CEUs will be available for LCSW/LSW/LCPC/LPC)

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🗓️ Tuesday, August 13, 2024
⏰ 11:30am - 1:00pm
📍 via Zoom

Sally, Todd, and Ryan are having a blast at the Dream Center Peoria Backpack Peoria Expo! We’re proud to be a part of this event supporting children and families in our community and getting students ready for the school year. Thank you to Dream Center for putting on this wonderful event every year!

We're just 2 days away PEORIA! Don't forget to come see Us and Our Community Partners at Northwoods Mall on Saturday July 27th, 2024 in Lower Center Court from 11AM - 2PM.

On this Self-Care Day, let's remember the importance of taking care of ourselves, especially for those dedicated to supporting others, like our incredible CASA volunteers. Addressing vicarious trauma is vital—prioritize your well-being to continue making a difference in the lives of youth in foster care. 💙🌿

Great turnout at RLI’s Heart of Illinois United Way Kickoff Campaign! Thanks for stopping by!

We are hiring a Fiscal and Event Officer!

Apply via Indeed or send your resume to [email protected].

CASA of the Tenth Judicial Circuit is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that recruits volunteers from the community to advocate for the best interests of children who have experienced abuse or neglect in Peoria, Tazewell, Marshall, Stark, and Putnam counties.

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Madi, Ryan, and Cathy are at the River City Pride Fest!

Happy Fourth! 🇺🇸

CASA offices are closed in observance of the holiday.

CASA will be holding their next informational meeting tomorrow at the Creve Couer Club! Stop in and learn about the CASA program and see how you can be the voice for children in court!

Happy Pride Month from CASA of the Tenth Judicial Circuit!

LGBTQ+ youth in foster care are at higher risk of additional harms, including risk of discrimination, isolation, homelessness, and abuse. Professionals, volunteers, and the community who work with children and youth should work to understand the lives, stories, and unique challenges our LGBTQ+ youth face and work towards creating safe, stable, and supportive environments for them to thrive.

At CASA, we value the diversity and unique identities of our LGBTQ+ community. As June comes to an end, we remain committed to allyship in creating a safe, inclusive, and affirming environment for everyone.

A heartfelt thank you to Kim Rashid from DCFS for speaking at our June CASA Time training last night! Kim spoke to our CASAs about her career at DCFS and her current role as foster parent recruiter, the relationship between CASA workers and foster parents, and how our volunteers can more effectively work as a part of the child and family team. Kim’s insights and expertise were invaluable and we are grateful for her dedication to her work and support of the CASA program.

For information on becoming a CASA, please visit www.casaofthetenth.org/volunteer

For more information on becoming a foster parent with DCFS visit dcfs.illinois.gov/get-involved/become-a-foster-or-adoptive-parent or visit websites for private agencies in the area.

Our next informational meeting is Wednesday, July 3rd! Every first Wednesday of the month, we're at the Creve Coeur Club at River Station. Light refreshments provided by the Creve Coeur Club. Stop in and learn about the CASA program and see how you can be the voice for children in court.

Next CASA Informational Meeting - July 3, 2024 Join us at the Creve Coeur Club at River Station at 5:30 PM Join us at our next informational meeting for prospective CASA volunteers on July 3rd at the Creve Coeur Club at River Station! Light refres

We’re hanging out with our friends at Lutheran Social Services of IL for their Foster Fair! Stop by Laura Bradley Park near the tennis courts until 7 PM.

Stop by the CASA booth at the Morton Village Skate! Today is the last day! Open until 8.

Start your weekend right and stop by West Main Coffee Company in Toulon for an afternoon treat/pick-me-up!

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This year, CASA has served over 400 children throughout five counties including Peoria, Tazewell, Stark, Marshall, and Putnam counties. Through the work of our dedicated volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates we're able to serve children in foster care and be a voice for children who have experienced abuse and neglect. Big or small, consider making a donation to support our mission!

Visit www.casaofthetenth.org/giving/donate/

Caterpillar friends, don't forget that your gift will be 2:1 match through the Matching Gifts Program until December 1st!

Interested in giving in another way?

We'll be providing our CASA families with gift cards for the holiday season. If you're interested in donating gift cards from retailers, call 309-669-2939, email [email protected], or drop them off at our office on the fourth floor of the Peoria County Courthouse.

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