Court Appointed Special Advocates Of Cook County
Court Appointed Special Advocates Of Cook County
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About this organization
Mission
The mission of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Cook County is to advance foster care child advocacy for children in Cook County by ensuring that their needs are met and rights are protected; by transitioning out of foster care into permanent, safe, and loving homes as quickly as possible; and that youth aging out of foster care have the resources and support they need to live independently. At CASA of Cook County we acknowledge that we work around and within a child welfare system steeped in structural racism. Black children, the only racial or ethnic group that is over-represented in Cook County foster care, make up only 25% of the Cook County population but more than 70% of the children in foster care. Once in foster care, Black children spend more time in the
About
CASA of Cook County's Child Advocacy Programs works to diminish the challenges faced by children in foster care by recruiting, training and supervising community volunteers who advocate for the best interests of children in court and who strive to ensure that children leave the system to live in safe, permanent homes. Unlike caseworkers and other child welfare professionals, CASA volunteers handle only one case at a time and are able to give each child the attention he/she needs and deserves.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing reveals the mission of the non-profit as “Casa of cook county's vision is to protect abused and neglected children by providing them in court, a safe and permanent home, and an opportunity to grow, learn and thrive.”.
When detailing its functions, they were listed as: “To advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children.”.
- According to the law, the state where the non-profit operates has been reported as IL.
- The filing specifies that the non-profit's address in 2020 was 1100 South Hamilton, Chicago, IL, 60612.
- As of 2020, the non-profit's form shows they have a total of 10 employees.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is -$171,341.
- The organization has 7 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2001.
- The organization pays $514,690 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $73,790 in fundraising expenses.
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