Dear Friend,

I was filled with gratitude watching our community come together in support of Lake County foster children during the holiday season this year. The holidays can be tough for children in foster care, while they are separated from the only family they know and unsure if or when they will be reunited. Our community helped make things just a little brighter for children in these difficult situations.  From November to the end of December, more than 30 local Starbucks stores, organizations, businesses, and churches in Lake County hosted our holiday "Giving Trees" to help us collect clothes, shoes, winter apparel, gift cards, and toys for our CASA children. From the bottom of our hearts, we would like to thank everyone who helped to make this possible. Thank you to our CASA staff and volunteers who set-up giving trees, delivered trees to stores, and distributed donated items to CASA families. Thank you to all the generous community members who donated anything, whether it was a gift card, clothes, shoes, toys, or other supplies.   And last but not least, thank you to all of the organizations, schools, businesses, and churches that hosted a giving tree and donation collection boxes.   With gratitude,

Support our work with a tax-deductible donation in any amount!

Donate Now

Your support makes an impact In just the last month...

301 Volunteers served as CASAs 527 children served by a CASA 11 children had cases close

Thank You to All Who Made the Holidays a Bit Brighter for CASA Children

Healthy Body, Healthy Mind Jesus Name Apostolic Church Let It Be Us Move Studio The Chapel - Libertyville Valent Biosciences Walden Elementary (We Care) and Starbucks stores in: Antioch - E 173 Buffalo Grove - N Buffalo Grove Rd Buffalo Grove - N Milwaukee Ave Grayslake - 775 Belvidere Dr Gurnee - Grand Ave Gurnee - Nations Drive Hainesville - E. Belvidere Highland Park - Skokie Valley Rd Highland Park - Deerfield Rd Highwood - Sheridan Rd Lake Bluff - N. Waukegan Rd Libertyville - W. Buckley Lake Zurich - 195 S Rand. Lake Zurich - 775 S. Rand Long Grove - 4196-A Rt 83 Mundelein -1050 N. Rte 83 Round Lake - 1904 N. Rte 83 Vernon Hills - E. Route 45 Vernon Hills - 1640 N. Milwaukee Ave Vernon Hills - Townline Volo - Hartigan Rd Waukegan - W. Grand Ave Waukegan - Lakehurst Rd Lakemoor - 31600 US Highway 12 Barrington - W. Main St Barrington - S. Northwest Hwy Palatine - E. Dundee St Mundelein - N. Lake St Lake Forest - N. Western Ave Highland Park - 1849 Green Bay Rd North Chicago - 2313 Green Bay Rd *Note: We do our best to acknowledge all who were involved and we apologize for any unintentional omissions.

Thank You to the Winnetka Congregational Church!

We are deeply grateful to the Winnetka Congregational Church for its continued support over the last 20 years. The WCC supports CASA and other local agencies through net proceeds of annual rummage and church pledges. "WCC is thrilled to be able to support so many local agencies like CASA Lake County over the years,” said Annette Cole, Co-Chair of the WCC Grant Committee. “We are extremely grateful to the WCC Rummage Sale and all of its supporters that allow us to raise the necessary funds to give back to the agencies who do such vital work in the community.”   To learn more about the WCC’s rummage sale, which ultimately, supports CASA Lake County and other area agencies, please visit: https://www.winnetkacongregationalchurch.org/why-we-care/wcc-rummage/

Kudos for Some Amazing CASA Volunteers!

To CASA Allie who advocates for two teens. Recently, her children were moved to a new relative home; this move seemed to be a positive catalyst for change. Their grades and school attendance had improved. Also, they were demonstrating respectful and responsible behavior in the home. One teen recently started his first job in a local business. Allie continues to advocate for all their needs in their new placement.

To CASA David who began his CASA work in September 2021. David’s first case closed quickly with his CASA child remaining in his own home. Currently, David advocates for a little boy who looks forward to his CASA visits as they consistently involve a soccer ball, baseball, and a great deal of fun. David has maintained a relationship of mutual respect with his CASA child’s mother and has offered his support in locating resources for his CASA child.

To CASA Nancy for her wonderful advocacy for two sweet girls. Nancy showed support and compassion to the natural mother in the case while also closely monitoring the girls’ wellbeing. Nancy’s observations and recommendations helped the judge feel confident in closing the case. We are grateful for Nancy’s longstanding commitment to CASA and her dedication to advocating for so many children over the years.

Your Employer May Be Able to Support CASA!

Learn more here!

‌ ‌ ‌

CASA Thanks Our 2023 Mission Partners

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