CASA of the 21st Judicial Circuit

11/14/2025

If you haven’t already, please take a moment to like our Child Network page. Our CASA updates will now be shared directly through the Child Network account.
Stay connected for program news, upcoming events, and ways you can support CASA!

10/16/2025

Every number tells a story. Every story is a child in Kankakee & Iroquois counties who needs a voice. 💛✨

📊 139 children served
🏡 3 cases closed – 2 found forever homes through adoption, 1 reunited with family
⏰ 60+ hours spent advocating for the best interests of children

These aren’t just numbers—they’re lives changed. And you can be the difference. Every hour you give, every voice you lend, helps a child feel seen, safe, and supported. 💜

We’ll be sharing “By the Digits” each month to highlight the impact CASA has in our community and the importance of advocacy for children in care.

Join CASA. Advocate for a child today. 💫

10/16/2025

09/18/2025

💜 September is National Recovery Month — a time to celebrate the courage of those on the path of recovery and to recognize the impact it has on children and families.

At CASA, we know that when parents and caregivers heal, children have a greater chance to grow up in safe, loving, and stable homes. 🌟

This month, we stand with families in recovery and honor the resilience, hope, and strength it takes to build a brighter future.

09/17/2025

💙 Make a difference in a child’s life!
Our next CASA Volunteer Training is starting soon — and we’d love for you to join us.

Not sure if you’re ready to commit? That’s okay! Message us here or call ☎️ (815) 936-7372 to learn more.

We would love to meet you, answer your questions, and share what being a CASA is all about. ✨

09/16/2025

💛 September is Kinship Care Month 💛

Kinship care happens when grandparents, relatives, or close family friends step in to care for children when their parents are unable to. These caregivers provide not only a safe home, but also love, stability, and the connection to family that children need to thrive. 🌟

This month, we honor and celebrate kinship families—the everyday heroes who keep children supported, loved, and connected. 💙

09/12/2025

Child Network always brings the fun to our community events! 🐾🍂 If you loved seeing Scooby at the Friendship Festival Parade, be sure to stop by Perry Farm to check out their scarecrow. Don’t forget to cast your vote while you’re there and help support kids in foster care! 💙✨

09/11/2025

Today, CASA remembers the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and honors the families, survivors, and courageous first responders whose sacrifice and bravery will never be forgotten.

We stand with our community in reflection and remembrance. May this day remind us of the strength in unity and the importance of carrying forward hope and kindness.

We will never forget.

09/11/2025

📞 Between April–June, over 350 calls were made to 2-1-1 in Kankakee & Iroquois counties! Remember - help is just THREE NUMBERS away!

📲 Looking for help? Simply dial 2-1-1 to connect with the help you deserve!
🔗 www.myunitedway.org/2-1-1

🏘 As we continue to see the #1 request being for HOUSING SUPPORT, please know that help is available! If you or someone you know are currently looking for shelter in Kankakee County, you can call the Homeless Helpline directly at: (833) 815-4673.

[ 211 is sponsored locally by United Way of Kankakee and Iroquois Counties, Prime Saint Mary's Hospital, and Comcast. ]

09/11/2025

💚 Today, on Su***de Prevention Awareness Day, our CASA Advocate Supervisor Leah is proudly wearing this year’s Sam Myers Foundation shirt to spread hope and help break the stigma.

At CASA of the 21st Judicial Circuit, we want every child and every person to know: you can always talk to us whenever you need support. You matter, your voice matters, and the world is brighter with you in it. 🌟

If you or someone you know is struggling, dial 988 for the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline. You are never alone.

09/08/2025

Ever hear about CASA and wonder what it actually is? 🤔 Don’t worry—you’re not the only one!

CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) are trained community volunteers who stand up for kids in foster care, making sure their voices are heard and their needs don’t get overlooked. 💙

We’ve put together a quick handout that explains who we are, what we do, and how we serve children right here in Kankakee and Iroquois County.

If you’ve ever thought about getting involved or just want to learn more, this is the perfect place to start. One volunteer really can change a child’s story—and it could be you. ✨

09/04/2025

✨We’re so excited to share that our next CASA Volunteer Training will be happening this October!✨

Becoming a CASA means being a consistent, caring adult who makes sure children in foster care have someone in their corner. 💙 No special background is needed—just a heart for kids and the willingness to stand up for them.

If you’ve ever thought about making a difference in a child’s life, this is the perfect time to take the leap. 🌟 Join us for training this fall and be part of a community that is changing stories, one child at a time.

👉 Message us or visit our website for more details—we’d love to have you on the team!