CASA of West Central Illinois’ Executive Director, Kelly Radeke, has been selected by the National CASA/GAL Association to serve on its Rural Leadership Council.
The purpose of the Rural Leadership Council is to advise and partner with National CASA/GAL on policies, resources, and strategies that impact rural programs, bring a voice to National CASA/GAL’s work on developing a network-wide growth process and strategy, and to conceptualize and develop support systems, tools, and communications specific to the needs of rural programs.
“Over the past seven years, the leadership councils and National CASA/GAL have partnered in our efforts to strengthen and grow the CASA/GAL network, and most importantly, to generate better outcomes for the children we serve,”said National CASA/GAL Chief Executive officer, Tara Perry.
“We look forward to Kelly bringing her positive enthusiasm and support to our work and collaborating on the important efforts ahead.”
Radeke will serve a two-year term with monthly meetings focused on the specific needs of rural programs.
She joined CASA of West Central Illinois in April 2021.
“It is an honor to have been invited to participate in the Rural Leadership Council. With over half of all CASA programs being rural based, it is important our specific needs are heard in the National CASA/GAL network,” Radeke said.
“Our program serves over 175 children in foster care each year in our four-county service area with over 40 volunteers, with many more children waiting for a CASA volunteer. I look forward to sharing the work being done in Central Illinois and helping to make the entire CASA/GAL program stronger.”
The mission of CASA of West Central Illinois is to speak up for and support the best interests of abused and neglected children in the court system.
CASA is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2024. More information on CASA can be found at casaofwestcentralillinois.org.
