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Feb 4
A CASA Volunteer’s Guide to Building Strong Relationships with Foster Children
Here are tips for building trust with foster children: consistency, empathy, active listening, respect, and shared interests. Your presence


Jan 15
A New Year of Advocacy: How You Can Make a Difference in 2025 with CASA of Sangamon County
As we welcome 2025, we’re filled with hope and excitement for the year ahead. Each new year presents a fresh opportunity to make a...


Dec 2, 2024
Give the Gift of Hope this December: Support CASA of Sangamon County
As the year draws to a close, December brings an opportunity for reflection, gratitude, and giving. For children in Sangamon County who...


Nov 4, 2024
National Adoption Month: How CASA of Sangamon County Helps Children Find Forever Homes
November is National Adoption Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness of the thousands of children and youth in foster care who are...


Aug 20, 2024
CASA Plays a Critical Role in Educational Advocacy for Children in Foster Care
Children in foster care often face numerous challenges, one of which is maintaining stability and progress in their education. Education...


Aug 1, 2024
How to Protect Children from Dangerous Apps in Sangamon County, IL
Like in many other places, children routinely engage with apps for educational and entertainment purposes in Sangamon County, IL. These...


Jun 30, 2024
Safeguarding Children from the Impact of Domestic Abuse
Safeguarding children from the profound impact of domestic violence is an urgent and critical imperative, given the staggering statistics...


May 31, 2024
A Guide to Becoming a Foster Parent & Transforming Lives in Sangamon County, IL
In Sangamon County, IL, and across Illinois, the need for foster parents is significant, with 17,920 children currently in foster care...


Apr 30, 2024
A Guide to Recognizing Child Abuse and Knowing When to Call the DCFS Hotline in Sangamon County, IL
At CASA of Sangamon County , we are committed to safeguarding the well-being of children, and we firmly believe that it is our duty as...


Apr 1, 2024
CASA of Sangamon County is Uniting Against Child Abuse this April
In a powerful and unwavering stand against child abuse, CASA of Sangamon County is spearheading a united front this April, dedicating...


Mar 1, 2024
Protecting Youth in Sangamon County, IL from Sextortion
Sextortion, a menacing act of online exploitation, casts a dark shadow over the digital lives of individuals, especially our vulnerable...


Feb 1, 2024
Nurturing Mental Health & Addressing Trauma in Children
Welcome to the extraordinary journey of foster parenting, where the rewards are immeasurable, yet the path is laden with challenges that...

Change a Child’s Story
For children who have been abused & neglected trying to navigate the juvenile court and social services system, a CASA advocate can mean the difference between homelessness and a safe dwelling… dropping out or excelling in school… unemployment or a career path… incarceration or freedom… failure or success in life. At any given moment, they have the power to say this is not how this story is going to end. easy.
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