We believe that every child in our community who has experienced abuse and neglect deserves the opportunity to thrive in a safe and permanent home.
Impact by the Numbers
July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2025
During the 12-month period, Champaign County CASA stood up for a total of 434 children in court and in the community.
Carolina*
Carolina* had missed a lot of school due to her parents moving around and education was not a priority. Carolina was very behind but was also struggling with basic concepts to the point CASA advocated for evaluations with the school to determine if she had learning challenges or if she was just behind due to not being present. Carolina is now receiving appropriate supports and is slowly progressing to achieve more grade-level work.
Tara* & Elle*
Tara* & Elle* came into foster care due to a parent’s’ paramour sexually abusing Tara whenever the parent was intoxicated. Tara and Elle were placed into a foster home, and Laine* was appointed to be their advocate. Laine advocated for counseling for both children to address their fears and emotions about what had occurred to them and in their home. Unfortunately, their parent continued their relationship with their paramour and using substances and did not engage in services. Laine saw the children monthly in their foster home and observed them thriving, sharing about their school days, and being open with their foster parent when they experienced issues from their previous trauma. Tara and Elle expressed how safe and loved they felt and were ultimately adopted by their foster parent.
*Names have been changed to protect confidentiality
