Stand Sunday...will you stand with us?

Will you Stand with us for Adoption, Foster Care &

Safe Families for Children?

Join us on November 11th & 12th!

Willow Creek Community Church

67 E. Algonquin Road, So. Barrington, IL

Look for us in the lobby after each service (services are at 5:30pm, 9am & 11:15am) to show your support.  You'll have a chance to sign our "Stand" wall 

and receive an "I Stand" sticker.

Questions? Email afs@willowcreek.org

Stand Sunday is an initiative of the Christian Alliance for Orphans and is hosted by the Adoption, Foster Care & Safe Families for Children Ministry at Willow Creek.

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) Tour!

CASA 101: Basics of CASA in 15 minutes

Monday, December 5, 2016

5:30 pm

CASA of McHenry County Office 

70 N. Williams St., Suite B, Crystal Lake, IL

You are invited to the CASA Office on Monday, December 5 at 5:30 pm for a 15 minute "tour" of our work. If you have ever wondered what CASA does or are curious how you can get involved, this invite is for you. We are excited to share our impact and how you can be a part of it.  

15 minutes of your time is all it takes to change a child's life. 

Share this email with someone you think would like to join us!

Light refreshments provided.

 Can't make it? Give the office a call at 779-994-4398 or email kelly@casamchenrycounty.org.

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Please visit our website at www.casamchenrycounty.org

Discover a Unique Way to Serve Children in Foster Care!

Learn More About Becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Volunteer Spring Training Class Begins May 4!     Thursday, April 28, 2016 6:00 pm CASA of McHenry County Office  70 N. Williams St., Suite B, Crystal Lake     Stop in to learn more about CASA and our mission to advocate for abused and neglected children. Share this email with someone you think would make a great CASA volunteer.   Learn how you can get involved and make a difference for a child in McHenry County. CASA volunteers advocate for abused and neglected children from ages 0 -21 years old. There is a child out there who needs your voice.     Can't make it to the information session? Give the office a call at 779-994-4398 or email ellen@casamchenrycounty.org.   Please visit www.casamchenrycounty.org   *Attendance does not constitute a further committment. **Attendance is not required to join training. For a volunteer application, visit www.casamchenrycounty.org

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

Child Abuse Prevention Month has been observed each April since its first presidential proclamation in 1983. The month is a time to recognize the importance of individuals, businesses and communities working together to help prevent child abuse and promote the healing of abused children and their families.

During the month of April, The Children's Advocacy Center (CAC) plans to bring awareness to Child Abuse Prevention Month through community events. We hope you will join them!

• Youth Art Show – April 11th
  Young artists are encouraged to submit their artwork with a “safety” theme for this art contest. Click here to learn more.
  

• CAC Pinwheel Planting – April 15th
  Come to the CAC main office in Hoffman Estates between 8:00am and 10:00am to plant a pinwheel in the Garden of Support.  Click here to RSVP!
  

• Hope, Heal, Grow Gala – April 30th
  CAC will host the Hope, Heal, Grow Gala at Medinah Country Club. Buy your ticket now!
  

• Body Safety Workshop - April 30th
  During this FREE workshop, licensed therapists will talk to both parents and children about body safety. To register, click here!
  

• Pinwheels for Prevention – Campaign running all April
  The Women’s Hearts for Healing Group is proud to announce its Pinwheel for Prevention campaign. Originally started by Prevent Child Abuse America, pinwheel gardens are an impactful way to help raise awareness about child abuse and are an established symbol for child abuse prevention. Pinwheels represent the precious, carefree, and fun childhood which every child is entitled to. Women’s Hearts for Healing invite you to plant a pinwheel garden at your home or business.  Click here to purchase your pinwheel garden today!
  

Here's an Opportunity to Become a Child's Personal Advocate!

Learn More About Becoming a  Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Volunteer   Join CASA for an upcoming information session to learn how you can get involved and make a difference for a child in McHenry County. CASA volunteers advocate for abused and neglected children from ages 0 -21 years old. There is a child out there who needs your voice.   Stop in for all or part of a session to learn more about CASA and their mission to advocate for abused and neglected children. Share this email with someone you think would make a great CASA volunteer.   Can't make it to the information session? Give the office a call at 779-994-4398 or email ellen@casamchenrycounty.org.     Tuesday, February 16, 2016 5:30 pm-6:30 pm CASA of McHenry County Office  70 N. Williams St., Suite B, Crystal Lake          *Attendance does not constitute a further commitment. **Attendance is not required to join training. For a volunteer application, visit www.casamchenrycounty.org
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Please visit the website at www.casamchenrycounty.org

Walk for Adoption

  

 Saturday, October 3rd, 2015 Lake Arlington in Arlington Heights, IL 9:30 AM - 2 PM

MORE INFO HERE

Walk for Adoption Chicago began in November of 2010 with the purpose of celebrating National Adoption Awareness Month.  The Walk was designed to share with the community the beautiful option that adoption can be for someone facing an unplanned pregnancy. The Walk for Adoption Chicago mission is to: • Promote both a positive view of adoption and positive adoption language. • Walk annually in celebration and support of birth families and their loving decisions to place their child with another family. • Give children that have been adopted the opportunity to associate with children that may have similar life situations. • Assist families in building a strong network of people that can share foster care/adoption resources and help others through the adoption/foster care process. • Offer participants a wide array of adoption resources and educational materials from a variety of sources. • Offer ideas for adoption advocacy practices within personal communities. • Share personal stories of hope, patience, and comfort with those who are walking a similar path.

 

 

Fundraiser for CASA of McHenry County

The Service League of Crystal Lake invites you to a unique Farm to Table Experience. Some of the proceeds from this event will benefit CASA of McHenry County. For tickets please contact Laura Mills at dlmills5@aol.com or 815-893-0318.

Alliance Advocacy for Foster Care

 

Alliance Advocacy is an innovative approach 

to foster care and advocacy

You are cordially invited to celebrate the opening of Alliance Advocacy by attending an Open House

June 25, 2015
12-3 PM
RSVP by June 17th
773-558-2863
or
Allianceadvocacy@gmail.com

We, at Alliance Advocacy feel that you are uniquely qualified to recognize the critical nature of the services we offer. Alliance Advocacy is a not-for-profit organization that is committed to working with children in foster care and shelters by providing avenues that will enhance their quality of life.

We would like to take the opportunity to share our vision with you while showcasing the many different aspects of our program.

Light refreshments will be served.