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Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) | Children's Advocacy Center

100 South Center Street, Suite 202, Clinton, IL 61727

Eligibility

Open to individuals ages 23 and older, must not currently provide foster care for a child (can be a previous foster parents), participate in an initial interview (completed after application submission), undergo a background check (completed after application submission), complete 30+ hours of preservice training course (completed after application submission)

Required documents

Completed application, provide 3 personal references, some eligibility conditions will be completed after submitting the application
(309) 888-5655

Voice - Alternate Number

(309) 888-5656

Voice - Main Phone

(800) 252-2873

Voice - Toll-Free

www.mcleancountyil.gov/125/Child-Advocacy-Center-CAC-CASA
[email protected]

Application process

Call, or email for more information

Fees

None

Service area

Dewitt County, IL

Description

Provides CASA volunteers wgi are independent appointees of the court. A CASA volunteer thoroughly examines a child's case, provides medical, educational, personal, and legal advocacy, explores various community resources for the child and family and makes recommendations to the court. CASA volunteers are trained to remain objective and professional, and will develop their own independent assessment of what is in a child's best interest.

Last assured

08/25/2025

Providing organization

Children's Advocacy Center

Provides comprehensive, trauma-focused services to child who have experienced abuse and neglect. Offers a supportive environment for the children and their families, and coordinates the investigation and intervention process to minimize trauma for the child.