WHAT WE DO
CASA of the Tenth Judicial Circuit (formerly CASA of Peoria County) improves the lives of children in the court and social services system in Peoria, Tazewell, Marshall, Putnam and Stark Counties by pairing them with trained volunteer Advocates who stand for the child through three key actions:
WHAT WE ACCOMPLISH
Safety
“Keeping children safe must be everybody’s business. CASA volunteers play a unique role on behalf of some of our most vulnerable children. Their commitment, vigilance and persistence offer…
READ MORE
Stability
Children raised in stable environments have less anxiety and higher thresholds of security, while those who experience instability…
READ MORE
Success
“Every kid is one caring adult away from being a success story,” said Josh Ship, who learned this from his own personal journey…
READ MORE
More than 2,000 children experiencing abuse or neglect in your community
756
800
1,200
32
75
VOLUNTEER
For a child who has experienced abuse or neglect and who is in the court and social services system, a CASA Advocate can mean the difference between homelessness and a safe dwelling…dropping out or excelling in school…unemployment or a career path…incarceration or freedom…failure or success in life.
Be the champion every
child deserves.
Be the peace in a child’s
turbulent life.
Be the stability this child
has never known.
HEAR FROM OUR CASAs
JOIN CASA AT OUR UPCOMING EVENTS
CASA of the Tenth hosts a variety of events throughout the year to increase awareness and visibility.
Check out the EVENTS section to save the date!