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Our History

Our Story

From one judge's idea to a national movement, and then to DuPage County. For more than 30 years, CASA has been showing up for children when they need it most.

Milestones That Shaped CASA of DuPage

1993
Founded in DuPage County
Entered into a formal agreement with the 18th Judicial Circuit Court. Supported 15 volunteers advocating for 33 children.
 
 
 
2004
New Home & Liberty Bell Award
Moved to the DuPage County Courthouse and received the Liberty Bell Award from the DuPage County Bar Association.
 
 
 

 

2015
Building Capacity
Expanded advocate training and added new technology and learning approaches.
 
 
 
 
 
2023
Celebrating 30 Years
1,050+ volunteers trained
3,000+ children served
183,000+ volunteer hours
 
2002
100% of Children Served
Reached the goal of serving every child in abuse and neglect court who needed a CASA volunteer.
 
 
 
 
2008
Most Children Served & Strategic Planning
Served 276 children and launched a strategic planning process to ensure long-term sustainability.
 
 
 
 
 
2017
New Programs Introduced
Launched the Empowerment Program and began appointments in Probate Court Guardianship Cases.
 
 
 
 
Children wearing rain boots

The juvenile court judges regularly state that the Advocate is the “eye and ears of the court.” But they are also my eyes and ears. I can’t imagine the juvenile court system without the dedicated and conscientious work of the CASA Advocates.

- Chantelle Porter, Guardian Ad Litem
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