2024 Resolution: Become a CASA

Dear Friend,

Happy New Year! As we embark on a fresh chapter in 2024, it's the perfect time to reflect on the positive changes we want to make in our lives. This year, why not consider making a resolution that not only benefits you but also has a lasting impact on the lives of others? We invite you to join us and make volunteering for CASA Lake County and speaking up for children who have faced abuse or neglecte as one of your New Year's resolutions!

CASA Lake County is dedicated to advocating for the best interests of children in foster care. As a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer, you have the power to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable children right here in our community. Your commitment can provide them with a voice, support, and the opportunity for a brighter future.

Here are a few reasons to add volunteering for CASA Lake County at the top of your resolution list:

Meaningful Impact: Your time and effort can directly impact the lives of children who are going through difficult times. By advocating for their needs, you can help shape a better future for them.
Community Connection: Volunteering with CASA Lake County provides a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals who share a passion for making a positive impact in the community.
Professional Development: Being a CASA volunteer offers valuable experience in communication, advocacy, and problem-solving. These skills are not only beneficial in your role as a volunteer but can also enhance your professional growth.
Personal Fulfillment: There's a profound sense of fulfillment that comes from knowing you've made a positive difference in someone's life. As a CASA volunteer, you become a crucial part of a child's support system during a critical time in their life.

If you're ready to take on the rewarding challenge of being a CASA volunteer, our team is here to support you every step of the way. Let's make 2024 a year of positive change and collective impact. Together, we can create a brighter future for the children in our community. To learn more and get involved, visit www.casalakecounty.com or contact us at 847-383-6260 x205.

Wishing you a year filled with purpose, compassion, and community.

Warmly,

P.S. Not ready to become a CASA volunteer? Consider sharing this email with someone who might be interested. Or consider supporting CASA with a donation!

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In just the last month...

275 Volunteers served as CASAs

523 Children served by a CASA

7 Children had a case close

Holiday Giving Drive/Open House

The holiday season at CASA is akin to Santa's workshop! CASA volunteers helped distribute giving trees and collect and organize donated items from over 30 Starbucks stores, churches, and studios in Lake County. Donations were picked up by volunteers at our annual holiday open house, to be distributed to their CASA children. We are SO grateful to everyone involved in this wonderful project. Thank you to:

-Healthy Body Healthy Mind Libertyville

-Move Studio Lincolnshire

-WE Care

-The Chapel

-Tracey Wooten and Jesus’ Name Apostolic Church

Starbucks stores in:

-Barrington (Main St.)

-Barrington (Northwest Hwy)

-Buffalo Grove (Buffalo Grove Rd)

-Buffalo Grove (Milwaukee Ave)

-Grayslake

-Gurnee (Grand Ave)

-Gurnee (Nations Dr)

-Hainesville

-Highwood

-Highland Park (Deerfield Rd)

-Highland Park (Skokie Valley Rd)

-Highland Park (Green Bay Rd)

-Lake Zurich (775 S Rand)

-Lake Zurich (195 S Rand)

-Lakemoor

-Lincolnshire

-Libertyville

-Long Grove

-Mundelein

-Palatine

-Vernon Hills (Milwaukee Ave)

-Vernon Hills (Townline Rd)

-Volo

-Waukegan (Grand Ave)

-Waukegan (Lakehurst Ave)

-Zion

A special thank you to:

-Volunteers Janice and Ellen for their tremendous work in organizing and setting up the Holiday Open House and Starbucks gift drive.

-Janine Wilson

-Mayme Ranallo

-Jodie Johnson

-Valent Biosciences

-And Noel Terrill, Libertyville Starbucks Store Manager who helped us expand our giving drive into all the Starbucks stores it is in today!

Thank You Allstate Game!

A huge shoutout and thank you to Allstate Game for making CASA Lake County their charity partner for their Dec 27th boys soccer game. Over $100 in gift cards was collected for CASA! These gift cards will be used to purchase needed items for CASA children in Lake County. We’re so grateful for the support!

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Kudos for Some Amazing CASA Volunteers!

To CASA Carolyn for her perseverance in obtaining visits with her CASA children. The caregivers in her case have been reluctant to schedule visits in their homes, but Carolyn has been persistent. Carolyn’s calm, open and supportive demeanor has made all the difference in forming relationships and gaining trust with the foster parents. Carolyn has been able to visit her CASA children in their foster homes and one of the foster mother’s recently reached out to Carolyn for help with a medical card

issue when she could not reach the caseworker.

To CASA Frank for his commitment to his three CASA children. Despite the difficulties and new changes the minors have encountered throughout the life of their case, Frank has consistently displayed his support to the family and gone the extra mile to help.

To CASA Amy for her support and steadfast advocacy for her two CASA teens. She has continued to focus engagement on the interests of each teen, resulting in meaningful relationships with both. Amy has consistently communicated with teachers and, recently, attended a meeting with the oldest teen and her school counselor to discuss post-secondary planning.

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Mission Statement

CASA Lake County is a nonprofit organization that advocates for the best interests of abused and neglected children within the juvenile court system. Based on the belief that every child is entitled to a safe and permanent home, thoroughly trained CASA volunteers work in collaboration with key agencies, legal counsel and community resources to serve as the child's advocate and represent the child's best interest in juvenile court.

700 Forest Edge Drive

Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061

www.casalakecounty.com

847.383.6260