Our Mission

To recruit, train, supervise, and support volunteers who advocate for the best interests of children who have experienced abuse or neglect and are involved in the judicial systems of St. Clair, Madison, Monroe, Randolph, or Bond County—working to reduce physical, emotional, and social harm.

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.

Our Goal

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

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.