Our Mission

To recruit, train, supervise and support volunteers who advocate for the best interests of children that have experienced abuse and neglect and are involved in the judicial system of either St. Clair, Madison, Monroe or Randolph County, in order to reduce the physical, emotional, and/or social child mistreatment
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Our Vision

The vision of CASA of South­west­ern Illi­nois is to advo­cate for the best inter­est of abused and neglected chil­dren through col­lab­o­ra­tion with var­i­ous community agen­cies, pub­lic and pri­vate funds, local busi­nesses, and judi­cial offi­cials in order to end sys­temic cycles of abuse for the future gen­er­a­tion.

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Our Goal

The goal of CASA is to serve 100% of the abused and neglected children referred by the judicial system.

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Our Core Values

The Core Values of CASA are Racial Equity, Respect, Dignity, Volunteerism, Stewardship, and Preservation,

CASA of Southwestern Illinois was founded as a 501(c) (3) organization in 1988 by Honorable Judge Milton Wharton, St. Clair County Courts and the Belleville Area Foster Parents Association. The organization accomplished the following milestones:

1988

The organization received official certification & acknowledgement by National CASA

1997

CASA of Southwestern Illinois soon expanded its geographical service area to include Monroe County in 1997

2004

CASA of Southwestern Illinois became a United Way Member Agency

2011

CASA of Southwestern Illinois changed its name in October of 2011, as a result of the expansion of the Southwestern Illinois geographical service area.

2012

CASA of Southwestern Illinois finally began the Madison County expansion process in 2011. Services were implemented in 2012.

CASA of Southwestern Illinois provides a 30 hours training and 6 hours of courtroom observation to potential volunteer advocates.

CASA of Southwestern Illinois is proud of its collaborative partnerships and relationships with businesses, churches, court systems, and individuals.