Hands Around The Courthouse, GALA Recap, and A Feel Good Story

Every child deserves a voice, and CASA invites the community to unite for abused and neglected children on April 10 at the annual Hands Around the Courthouse (HATCH) event. Taking place at the Kane County Courthouse in Geneva at 12 p.m., this gathering acts as a powerful reminder of the need to protect vulnerable children and raise awareness about the effects of child abuse.

To remind our community that everyone can do his or her part to prevent child abuse, CASA is seeking to blanket Kane County with Child Abuse Prevention Month signs for April. Signs are available at the CASA office; contact RoseD@casakanecounty.org to arrange for pick up.

5 Ways You Can Help Raise Awareness!

Attend HATCH or an upcoming General Information Meeting
Place a Yard Sign at your home, take a picture, post on your socials and tag CASA Kane County
Wear Blue on Friday, April 4th, 2025, to show your support of Child Abuse Prevention Month
Post HATCH flyer at your church, neighborhood retailer, or other community board
Like, comment, and share CASA's social media posts throughout the month of April

We are beyond grateful for your support of our

31st Annual Children’s Champion Celebration Gala - Be Their Voice,

with presenting sponsors: Fox Valley Auto Group and The Emir and Patricia Abinion Family Giving Fund! Because of your generosity, we were able to exceed our goal in support of CASA Kane County’s mission to advocate for children in foster care. Former foster youth, Jocelyn, shared a powerful testimony reminding us why we do this work - CASA/GAL volunteers are changing lives every day! The support provided by our wonderful donor and volunteer community enables us to provide a voice for a record 670 children annually!

Congratulations to the following Grand Raffle winners:

Private Dinner at Livia – Rose Fry
Gas for a Year – Reem Pashan
Flowers for a Year – Dave Lockhart
Stocked Bar Cart – Brad Faley
Date Night for a year – Glori Dejure

We hope to see you next year! Save the date: March 7, 2026! In the meantime, check out upcoming 2025 CASA events here: https://casakanecounty.org/casa-events/

Thank you again for your commitment to our mission! Together, we will continue to Be Their Voice and make a lasting difference in the lives of children who need us most.

Mark Your Calendars & Take Aim for a Cause! 🎯

CASA Kane County’s 2nd Annual Countryside Clays for Kids is officially LIVE for registration and sponsorship! Join us on May 18, 2025, at the St. Charles Sportsmen’s Club for a day of sporting clays, exciting raffles, a silent auction, and a delicious lunch - all in support of children who need a voice.

✅ Special Offer: Early Bird True Pair! Secure an event sponsorship for Clays for Kids at Max McGraw on September 25, 2025, and enjoy the same sponsorship benefits at Countryside Clays for just $500 more! Offer valid until April 18, 2025.

✅ Double Shot Duo - Single Participant at TWO Events! Save $50 when you book by April 30th! 1 ticket to Countryside Clays on May 18 AND 1 ticket to Clays for Kids on September 25!

✅ Fab Four Sponsor! Feature your company logo on station/hole signage at FOUR upcoming CASA events:

Countryside Clays on May 18th at St. Charles Sportsmen's Club
Golf for a Child on August 18th at St. Charles Country Club
Clays for Kids on September 25th at Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation
Bourbon Social on October 4th at Liquor 'n' Wine in St. Charles

https://secure.qgiv.com/for/casakanecounty/event/countryside2025/

🔐 Reserve your spot today! Email NatalieB@casakanecounty.org or call

(616) 610-0559 to get involved.

Attend or Sponsor!

A Joyous Adoption Story ❤️

We are so happy to share the news of a finalized adoption! This case began with one of our dedicated GALs, Cheryl, advocating for the child from the very start. The child entered care shortly after birth and was placed in a loving foster home.

Cheryl remained committed every step of the way - making monthly visits, attending court hearings, and ensuring the child was in a safe environment.

Thank you to Cheryl, for your hard work and dedication, and to the wonderful foster parents, for providing a forever home!

We are honored to announce that CASA Kane County has been voted 2024 Top Nonprofit Organization to Work for in Kane County! ✅

This recognition is a testament to our incredible team, dedicated volunteers, and the supportive community that helps us advocate for children who need it most. 💙

Being a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer is a dynamic and distinctive role that really makes a difference in a child's life. 💙

CASA volunteers advocate for children in foster care, providing individualized support and courtroom advocacy. All the training and support needed is provided by CASA Kane County.

Join a General Information Meeting and learn more when you visit the link below!

Join The CASA Community!

If you are interested in careers and opportunities with CASA Kane County, check out our current openings! ⬇️

View Opportunities

Celebrate Spring with coffee, cookies, and shopping following Hands Around the Courthouse at J. McLaughlin!

Thursday, April 10^th between 12-4 p.m., 10% of all sales will benefit

CASA Kane County.

29 South Third Street, Geneva

We hope to see you there!

Welcome Elizabeth Serediuk - Volunteer Recruitment Coordinator

With over 12 years dedicated to community service, Elizabeth has worn many hats - each one reflecting a deep commitment to helping others. From serving as a Victim Advocate in the Domestic Violence Unit at the State’s Attorney’s Office to working as a Children’s Case Manager at the Community Crisis Center in Elgin, her passion for advocacy has never wavered.

Elizabeth has also led domestic violence training for Kane County’s deferred prosecution program, helping first-time, non-violent offenders understand the impact of their actions. After a brief transition into the private finance sector, she returned to the State’s Attorney’s Office, taking on a multifaceted role as a Case Manager, Victim Advocate, Multi-Disciplinary Team Coordinator, and Outreach & Prevention Specialist. Elizabeth’s passion for service ultimately led her to CASA, where she continues to make a difference in the lives of children and families.

Born in New York, Elizabeth spent part of her childhood in Argentina before returning to the U.S. and later heading back to Argentina for her studies. Bilingual and well-versed in finance (despite not enjoying numbers!), she brings a unique and worldly perspective to CASA.

Elizabeth loves spending time with her family, taking care of her two dogs and two cats, traveling, and gardening.