CASA NEEDS YOUR HELP
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of the Tenth Judicial is hosting a series of informational meetings in April to explain what it takes to be a CASA volunteer and how you can make an impact in your community. With each opportunity, we bring hope to families and come closer to bringing an end to child abuse and neglect.
“I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something and because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do the something that I can do.”
– Edward Hale
Did You Know?
- Approximately 1,500 children/year in the greater Peoria area experience abuse or neglect, ushering them into the dependency court and foster care systems.
- A child in foster care, on average, will move into multiple homes and attend multiple schools.
- All this chaos and inconsistency has long-term effects.
- According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, there were approximately 400,00 children and youth in the United States in the foster care system in 2023.
- CASA programs across the country play a pivotal role in ensuring children who have experienced abuse and neglect have a voice and receive the support they need.
CASA of the Tenth Judicial Circuit is committed to safeguarding the health, safety, and wellbeing of children and advocating for their best interests in court through the work of our dedicated Court Appointed Special Advocates. Learn how you can get involved by attending one of our upcoming informational meetings for prospective CASA volunteers. There’s a child in foster care waiting for an advocate like you.
Let April be the month you decide to help Change a Child’s Story.
Will you attend a commitment-free, informational meeting this month?
April 23rd, 2024 // “A Chance in the World” Movie // 4:00PM-6:00PM
April 25th, 2024 // Pekin Area Chamber of Commerce // 5:00PM-6:00PM
April 29th, 2024 // The Coffee Hub // 1:00PM-2:00PM
April 30th, 2024 // West Main Coffee Co // 2:30PM-3:30PM