Casa Of The Tenth Judicial Circuit

Mission: The mission of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of the Tenth Judicial Circuit is to ensure that every abused and neglected child is placed in a safe and permanent home by utilizing specially trained community volunteers who advocate for abused and neglected children going through the court system. Vision: CASA of the Tenth Judicial Circuit’s goal is that every abused and neglected child is placed in a safe permanent home as quickly as possible. To build the nationally recognized advocate program for abused and neglected children focusing on Peoria County then extending to Tazewell County and throughout the Tenth Judicial Circuit. Specifically, our vision is to: - Increase volunteerism with quality case management and training - Provide consistent and quality advocacy services and programs - Increase awareness and visibility for CASA of the Tenth Judicial Circuit - Implement fundraising plans that will sustain our future for generations to come Values: We believe that all children have the right to a safe, permanent home and deserve the support and involvement of their community to make this possible. CASA of the Tenth Judicial Circuit has been serving abused and neglected children since 2005. CASA volunteers provide consistency to the children on their case, submit reports to the judge prior to all court hearings, and make certain that the child's best interests are represented. These volunteers are Everyday Heroes, people just like you who have chosen to speak up for a child.