by Jen Gibson | Apr 16, 2026 | Blog
Moving from the Challenge to the Change Every child deserves to grow up safe, supported, and surrounded by caring adults. Each April, National Child Abuse Prevention Month reminds us that preventing child abuse and neglect takes all of us—families, neighbors, schools,...
by Jen Gibson | Apr 7, 2026 | Uncategorized
When people hear that I’m a CASA Advocate, they often say, “I don’t know how you do it.” Idon’t do it alone and I don’t do it because it’s easy; I do it because every child deserves someonein their corner, someone who shows up, listens, and reminds them they matter....
by Jen Gibson | Mar 13, 2026 | Uncategorized
Big City Bash Aspen: A Night That Felt Like CASA By Jen Gibson, Events & Communications Manager I’m still soaking it all in. Because of your generosity at Big City Bash: Aspen – An Après-Ski Gala, we raised $284,404—40% over budget—to support CASA of McHenry...
by Jen Gibson | Mar 12, 2026 | News
Welcome New CASA Advocates! By Sharie Dodge, Advocate Engagement Manager CASA’s most recent training class was a small group but packed with power! On 3/6/26, we swore in five new Advocates. They completed the 40 hours of training alongside four new Board Members....
by Jen Gibson | Feb 19, 2026 | Blog
If we have all learned anything from The Five Love Languages, it is that there are infinite ways to demonstrate that you care about someone. For my husband, I might plan a fun date night. My daughters, I will pick up a cute lip gloss I know they will love. My best...