CASA helps raise awareness of children experiencing abuse or neglect during Hearts Around the Courthouse event—April 30, 2021
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https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/blue-pinwheels-draw-awareness-to-child-abuse-in-peoria-county/
Funds raised from CASAblanca Dancing with the local stars help children within the local court system—Nov 3, 2020
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https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/as-calls-increase-for-court-advocates-for-children-importance-of-fundraising-continues/
Executive Director Pamela Perrilles is interviewed by WMBD to discuss how calls and needs are increasing during the pandemic—October 28, 2020
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https://www.centralillinoisproud.com/news/local-news/as-calls-increase-for-court-advocates-for-children-importance-of-fundraising-continues/
Kelly Schneider interviews Matt Collins of CASA of the Tenth Judicial Circuit about CASAblanca and Mack’s donation to help children—October 2020
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https://www.facebook.com/MacksPIA/videos/1058557204603144
Give Back Tuesday—October 6, 2020
CASA to be recipient of “Give Back Tuesday” proceeds from Broadway Lounge lunch and dinner on October 6 … Read More
CASA featured in Peoria Magazine’s Community Impact Guide—May 2020
‘Hands Across Illinois’ voices importance of protecting children before, during, and after pandemic—April 29, 2020
CIProud.com
ILLINOIS (WMBD) — More than 7,000 children are being advocated for by Illinois CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) advised through … Read More
Child advocacy group says COVID-19 is putting kids in danger—April 27, 2020
week.com
In Peoria county alone, there are nearly 1,200 pending abuse and neglect cases. CASA executive director Pam Perrilles says during the stay-at-home … Read More
Virtual event to raise awareness of real-world child abuse, neglect—April 24, 2020
Pekin Daily Times
Perrilles added that CASA of the Tenth Judicial District is currently seeking volunteers. For information about becoming a CASA volunteer, visit … Read More
Child Abuse And Neglect Likely On The Rise Amid COVID-19—April 08, 2020
Peoria Public Radio
Executive Director Pam Perrilles said cases of abuse and neglect are likely on the rise while families are isolated together. But at the same time … Read More
Child Court Program Bolsters Chances for Brighter Futures—Peoria Journal Star, May 27, 2019
For an abused or neglected child in a court and social services system, a Court Appointed Special Advocate can break the cycle of abuse and neglect, preventing it… Read More
CASA of the Tenth Featured in “In The Neighborhood” Episode—September 2018
In the Neighborhood explores people and organizations that help make the Peoria area a better place.
Child-Court Program Coming to Tazewell County—May 2, 2018
A program that saves millions of state and local tax dollars annually while working for children from troubled homes will come soon to Tazewell County. Read More
Everyday Heroes—CASA Brings Help and Hope to Children in Need—December 2010
People hear about them almost every day in the newspaper, on television or in the news—the abused and neglected children within the juvenile court system and the attorneys appointed to defend them…
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Help Keep This CASA Running—April 25, 2009
At the end of last year, there were 1,240 pending abuse and neglect cases in Peoria County’s juvenile courts. “Our per capita number is higher than Cook County,” says Chris Monroe. Hurting kids is not…
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