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CASA Kane County

CASA Kane County was established in 1988 by concerned citizens, child welfare professionals, and court personnel. The program was developed in response to concerns that the rights and needs of abused and neglected children were not being adequately addressed in court. That year, a part-time director and two CASA volunteers served seven children.

In 1992, the legal status of CASA volunteers changed from "Friends of the Court" to Guardian ad Litem. This change has given CASAs a more powerful role in court. Pro Bono attorneys have been recruited to assist with the agency's more complicated cases since 1993.

Beginning in 1999, CASA has organized a biannual conference to educate the public about issues that impact abused and neglected children and their families.

In the fall of 2004, CASA Kane County was asked by the Probate Court judge to expand its mandate. CASA volunteers are now appointed to all private guardianship cases involving minors.

Today, there are approximately 200 CASA volunteers and 12 pro bono attorneys representing the best interests of over 450 abused and neglected children in Kane County Juvenile and Probate Courts each year. Last year, CASA Kane County served 466 children.

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