April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and this year CASA Kane County is holding its Eight Annual Hands Around the Courthouse at noon Thursday, April 12, in the Kane County Courthouse lobby, 100 S. Third St. in Geneva.
Attendees will join hands around the courthouse and observe a moment of silence acknowledging local abuses and neglected children. Attendees should arrive 15 minutes early to pass through security.
Last year’s Hands Around the Courthouse event was the most well-attended to date.
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During the ceremony, Chief Judge Keith Brown and CASA Kane County Executive Director Gloria Bunce addressed the crowd, speaking about the plight of local children who are living in the foster care system and in need of safe, permanent homes. Afterwards, 13 new CASA volunteers were sworn in by Juvenile Court Judge Clint Hull, who commented that the CASA reports are the first that he reads when preparing for a case.
More than 500 children throughout Kane County rely on their CASA volunteer to provide consistency and to advocate for their best interests. We call our volunteers “everyday heroes” because of the impact that they make in the lives of children. If you are interested in volunteering, please visit www.casakanecounty.org and click “Volunteer."
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SOURCE: Casa Kane County
