CASA Kane County

Project Title
Advocate Supervisor Position
Amount
$10,000
Category
Assisting Sick and Abused Children
Year
2016
Location
Geneva, IL

CASA Kane County is a non-profit, volunteer organization that advocates for the best interests of abused and neglected children within the Juvenile Court system. The Kane County organization has experienced a significant number of new and continuing cases driving their caseloads to twice that which is recommended by the National CASA. Funding will provide short term support of an Advocate Supervisor who manages the volunteer group and assists in sorting through the complexities of individual cases. This additional resource will ensure that each child’s unique needs are met and permanency is achieved in the least amount of time. Future funding of this position will come through proper budgeting, Mission Partner Giving, and CASA’s Annual Gala revenue.