Why do you do what you do? Our why is that the numbers in our 10 county combined area where we have CASA, CAC and Happy Bear services continue to grow. CASA served as a voice for 650 children, with many more on waiting lists because we need more volunteers. Our CAC conducted almost 420 local forensic interviews, more cases went unreported and there will be more children who need to tell their story so they can begin to heal. And Happy Bear was bearing everywhere a bear could bear, and 2800 students in pre-k through 5th grade saw prevention presentations.

Come be part of our why. Call 217-223-2272 for more information.

Agency August 2025 Newsletter

CASA August 2025 Newsletter

Everywhere we go, (everywhere we go…)

People want to know, (people want to know…)

Who we are? (Who we are?)

So we tell them! (So we tell them!)

We are the Advocacy Network for Children and we have three distinct programs, CASA, CAC and Happy Bear! While our beat went cold there, and we had you for a minute, the demand for volunteers is always hot! Please call 217-223-2272 to find out how you can make a difference in the lives of children!

Read our newsletters for the details!

Agency July 2025 Newsletter

CASA July 2025 Newsletter

Are our counties in a hot competition to see who can get the most new volunteers this summer? We hope so! We hope every county gets to be on the podium! Check out the smiles in both Adams and Menard County!