b'STRATEGIC INITIATIVECASA Kane County is part of a 1,000 network organization that began in 1977 when one Judges vision to train community caring volunteers to advocate for the best interests of children was formed.We are a 501c3 nonprofit organization that advocates for the best interests of children in abuse/neglect and probate courts. We are appointed to nearly 500 children each year and we recruit and train 230 CASA/GAL volunteers with 25 board of directors and an advisory panel of 40 professionals.An updated Mission and Vision statement was one of the main initiatives to emerge from CASAs Strategic Planning Retreat in 2019.The team collaborated to create more clarity and expanded the definitions to include CASAs Guardian ad Litem status and guardianship case work.NEW VISIONWe believe all children in the foster care system will have a safe, nurturing and permanent home where they can thrive with the support and involvement of their community.NEW MISSIONCASA Kane County is a Guardian ad Litem, nonprofit volunteer organization that advocates for the best interests of children in abuse, neglect and private guardianship cases within the Juvenile Court system.T RA I N I N G & E D U CAT I O NCASA University was created as a learning center for our organization offering education, resources and development to our CASA/GAL volunteers, staff and board leadership. The CASA family has an opportunity to build upon current knowledge, contribute to learning new skills and strengthening present abilities to better understand roles and expectations. Our education is available through various modules that will help meet adult learners different styles.WHAT CASA UNIVERSITY OFFERS:EDUCATION DEVELOPMENTOur education isOur team of offered throughprofessionals works 9 colleges thatalongside you to will help meetlearn more about all adult learnersCASAs mission, different styles. vision and philosophy.RESOURCES TECHNOLOGYOur ContinuingOur case management Education providessystem begins and knowledge through ends with Optima, live classes, webinarsa comprehensive & conferences labeled online database used within CORE & Electives. by staff and volunteers. 2019 CASA KANE COUNTY ANNUAL REPORT 5'