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September 16, 2021
The St Joseph Children’s Advocacy Ministry continues to grow with 17 court appointed special advocates (CASAs). The juvenile courts in Lake County have seen more new cases and more new children entering protective care than ever before.
A NATION-WIDE CRISIS FACES OUR FOSTER YOUTH- 573 CHILDREN ARE IN FOSTER CARE IN LAKE COUNTY ALONE.
- By 18, many of these children have lived in multiple homes, attended an average of 9 different schools and worked with 7 different social workers.
- The average child spends nearly 2 years in foster care .
- Children with a CASA spend 7.5 fewer months in foster care.
- A child with a CASA is half as likely to re-enter the foster care system.
- With a CASA as an educational advocate, a child in foster care is more likely to succeed in school and beyond
Our St Joseph CASAs are currently advocating for 40 children in foster care to make sure that they are safe and receiving medical, emotional and educational services. If you are interested in making a life changing difference and you feel personally called to service, contact Michael Knight at Michael@knightinvestmentplanning.com or by phone at 847-367-5191.
