COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE (CASA) | CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER
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.
Physical Address
100 South Center Street, Suite 202, Clinton, IL 61727
Hours
Mon 8 am - 4:30 pm; Tue 8 am - 4:30 pm; Wed 8 am - 4:30 pm; Thu 8 am - 4:30 pm; Fri 8 am - 4:30 pm;
Application process
Call email for information Volunteer application is available on website. Applications are due at least 4 weeks prior to the beginning of preservice training. Preservice training classes are offered 4 times per year (winter, spring, summer, and fall). Contact for upcoming training dates. 309-888-5855 [email protected]
Fee
None
Required documents
Completed application, provide 3 personal references, some eligibility conditions will be completed after submitting the application
Eligibility
Open to 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)
Languages
English
Agency info
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.