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Learn How to Become a CASA Volunteer!

CASA Volunteers Needed 

CASA Kane County is holding General Information Meetings for individuals interested in becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer for abused and neglected children.  

If you are at least 21 years old and want to learn more, please RSVP to Sarah Baxa at sbaxa@casakanecounty.org to attend one of the meetings listed below:

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            Monday January 13

            9:00 – 10:00 a.m.

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            CASA Offices – Kane County Courthouse

            100 S. Third Street, Suite 460

            Geneva

 

           Tuesdays, January 7 and January 14

            6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

            Graham’s 318

            318 Third Street

            Geneva

 

            Weds. January 8, January 15 & January 22

            1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

            CASA Offices – Kane County Courthouse

            100 S. Third Street, Suite 460

            Geneva

 

            Thursdays, January 9 and January 16

            1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

            CASA Offices – Kane County Courthouse

            100 S. Third Street, Suite 460

            Geneva

            

            Fridays, January 10, and January 17

            11:00 a.m. – Noon

            CASA Offices – Kane County Courthouse

            100 S. Third Street, Suite 460

            Geneva

CASA is highly encourages men to attend a meeting.  Currently, only about 22% of CASA/GAL volunteers are men, but half of the organization’s caseload involves boys and young men in need of strong role models.  

CASA/GAL volunteers must first complete background checks and 40 hours of training before being sworn in by the Kane County Juvenile Court Judge.  All training is provided by CASA Kane County.  For more information, please contact Sarah Baxa, 630-444-3366 or sbaxa@casakanecounty.org

CASA Kane County is a nonprofit, volunteer organization that advocates for the best interests of abused and neglected children within the Juvenile Court system.  Last year, the organization’s 250 active CASA/GAL volunteers provided advocacy to 556 children throughout the Kane County area.  To learn more, visit the organization’s website at www.casakanecounty.org.

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