We’re sure you hear new year, new me, all the time, as January rolls around. The Advocacy Network for Children isn’t really new and we haven’t added anything new… yet. But we are planning for all the events to come in the new year of 2026. We’ll do it with new energy, new staff, new ideologies, new perspectives and new commitment. That’s how we’ll make it even better!

Want something new to do? Call Diane at (217) 223-2272 and see how you can volunteer.

Want to make something old, new again? Donate your beanie babies.

Want to read something new? Here’s the newsletters and our Year in Review!

Agency January 2026 Newsletter

CASA January 2026 Newsletter

Year in Review 2025

Do you know, how we know, you love to help children? The numbers tell us. Our givers and supporters made the following numbers possible.

Between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025, our 98 CASA volunteers were a voice for 644 children in the court system because of abuse or neglect in the ten area counties served. Our Children’s Advocacy Center program coordinated 419 cases of reported sexual abuse, severe physical abuse or witness to domestic violence or a crime in the nine area counties served. Our Prevention Program made presentations to 2,762 students in Pre-K through 5th grade to teach these students about personal safety, how to respond to unwelcome touches and who to tell if someone gives them an unwelcome touch.

If you would like to make a donation, please forward payment to 1420 Harrison Street, Quincy, IL 62301. You can also visit our website at www.advonet.org and click on the “Donate Now” button. All donations are eligible for tax deductions.

Let’s keep those numbers growing. Let’s keep the story going.

For more December News, click the links.

Agency December 2025 Newsletter

CASA December 2025 Newsletter

Just as the leaves turn and the air shifts, we’ve witnessed another kind of transformation—one rooted in compassion. Each year, we’re humbled by how the generosity of our volunteers, supporters, and donors continues to grow.

This year, more individuals than ever completed CASA training across our eleven-county service area, meaning more children now have the support they deserve. Our staff delivered more presentations on abuse prevention to local businesses and schools, a clear sign that our community is eager to learn, grow, and protect its most vulnerable.

And the Tailgate to Celebrate Fundraiser? It was our most successful yet—drawing record attendance and record-breaking donations. Because of you, our three programs can continue helping children heal, thrive, and hope again.

If that’s not something to be grateful for, we don’t know what is.

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Just as the leaves turn and the air shifts, we’ve witnessed another kind of transformation—one rooted in compassion. Each year, we’re humbled by how the generosity of our volunteers, supporters, and donors continues to grow.

This year, more individuals than ever completed CASA training across our eleven-county service area, meaning more children now have the support they deserve. Our staff delivered more presentations on abuse prevention to local businesses and schools, a clear sign that our community is eager to learn, grow, and protect its most vulnerable.

And the Tailgate to Celebrate Fundraiser? It was our most successful yet—drawing record attendance and record-breaking donations. Because of you, our three programs can continue helping children heal, thrive, and hope again.

If that’s not something to be grateful for, we don’t know what is.

Agency November 2025 Newsletter

CASA November 2025 Newsletter