POWERFUL VOICES

CAC Prevention Data (FY26):

• Outreach and Events: 3 community speaking engagements; 10 community events attendance
• Darkness to Light – Stewards of Children: 
  5 trainings held; 46 participants
• Monique Burr Foundation: 215 programs; 3 schools; 67 classrooms; 1,039 students
• 72.73% reduction in missed forensic interview referrals indicating a significant improvement in the forensic interview referral process
• CAC advocates provided nearly 3,000 hours of dedicated advocacy support to children and families
• 31 criminal cases charged year-to-date, reflecting the critical role of forensic interviews as an investigative tool
• 14% increase in interviews conducted underscoring our expanding reach and responsiveness to community needs and partner agencies

CASA Impact Highlights:

• Celebrated 30 YEARS of advocating for children living in foster care in McLean, IL
• Served 68% of children experiencing McLean County Juvenile Abuse/Neglect Court
• Trained 32 new court appointed special advocates (nearly double the previous year!)
• 58% of cases that closed in 2025 resulted in family reunification
• Advocated for 178 children in McLean & Logan Counties
• 122 volunteers advocated for 188 children, marking a 16% increase in active volunteers and a 20% rise in children served compared to the previous year
• 5,184 volunteer hours contributed in FY25
• Join us as a CASA volunteer advocate to help us grow our impact in 2026!

The above statistics are representative of the services provided by the McLean County Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) and McLean County Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). Funds raised from CPN support these two organizations so they can provide these services to help local children.

CASA Recruitment in 2026:  We’re looking for opportunities to talk about CASA at local organizations, clubs, churches, rotaries, employers, events, and more! Can you connect us with your group? We’d love to provide a 5-15 minute presentation, or set up an informational table at your meeting, or find other ways to get connected. Have a CASA recruitment idea for McLean, Logan, or Ford County? Text it over to (815) 408-6341 or email paige.malloy@mcleancountyil.gov!