Meetings set for potential court advocates

CASA Kane County will be holding informational meetings for anyone interested in becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer for abused and neglected children on these dates: 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 25; 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27; 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 28: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28 at the Messenger Public Library in North Aurora; 10 to 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 29.

All meetings, unless otherwise noted, will take place at the CASA office, Suite 460, inside the Kane County Courthouse at 100 S. Third Street in Geneva.

CASA Kane County has been advocating for the best interests of abused and neglected children since 1988. Last year, 200 CASA volunteers represented 466 children.

Candidates must complete CASA Kane County's training program before being officially sworn in. Classes are offered mornings and evenings. For more information about volunteering, call Deb McQuaid at (630) 444-3110, or visit www.casakanecounty.org.