November 19, 2024
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Kendall County judge swears-in 14 new volunteer court advocates for children

By Kendall County Now staff report
Pictured from left are Jessica M., The Honorable Judge Barnhart, Anne M., Emilia S., Caitlin M., Nikki J., Nikki L., Leslie P. and Amy N.

Pictured from left are Jessica M., The Honorable Judge Barnhart, Anne M., Emilia S., Caitlin M., Nikki J., Nikki L., Leslie P. and Amy N. (Photo provided)

YORKVILLE - 23rd Judicial Circuit Judge Melissa Barnhart recently swore in 14 new Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) to advocate for children in Kendall County.

The advocates are now ready to represent the best interests of children involved in the court system. Before being sworn in, the new advocates went through a screening process and completed 40 hours of training.

Pictured from left are Jill B., Joanna M., Megan P., The Honorable Judge Barnhart, Kim M., Maddy M. and Lisa C.

Pictured from left are Jill B., Joanna M., Megan P., The Honorable Judge Barnhart, Kim M., Maddy M. and Lisa C. (Photo provided)

These volunteers will help meet a critical need for advocates due to the increasing number of children needing to be served by CASA.

A new training session begins Feb. 17 for anyone who would like to be an advocate for a child who has been a victim of abuse or neglect. The application can be found at casakendallcounty.org.

For more information about CASA Kendall County, contact Nikki Osterloh at 630-553-8661 or Nosterloh@co.kendall.il.us.