CASA - COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES | CASA OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY
Provides a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). A CASA volunteer is a trained community member who is appointed by the Juvenile Court Judge to represent the best interests of abused and neglected children who are brought before the court. In Winnebago County, the CASA volunteer is appointed as Guardian ad litem for the child he or she represents. A volunteer has three main roles:
- To serve as fact finder for the judge (by handling only one or two cases, the volunteer has time to thoroughly explore the history of each case).
- To speak for the child in the courtroom, advocating for the child's best interests.
- To act as a "watchdog" for the child during the life of the case, ensuring that the case is brought to a swift and appropriate conclusion.
Physical Address
211 S. Court Street, Rockford, IL 61101
Hours
Mon 8 am - 5 pm ; Tue 8 am - 5 pm ; Wed 8 am - 5 pm ; Thu 8 am - 5 pm ; Fri 8 am - 5 pm ;
Voice
Application process
Applications are available online. Call for more information.
Fee
None
Required documents
Call for details
Eligibility
Open to children who must be involved in an open juvenile abuse and neglect case
Languages
English
Service area
Winnebago County, Illinois
Agency info
CASA OF WINNEBAGO COUNTY
Provides a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). A CASA volunteer is a trained community member who is appointed by the Juvenile Court Judge to represent the best interests of abused and neglected children who are brought before the court.