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Provides Court Appointed Special Advocates, as appointed by a judge, to speak for abused and neglected children via the court. CASAs are committed and dedicated to the intervention and prevention of child abuse.

Offers trained volunteers who advocate for the best interests of children involved in the child welfare system. Volunteers advocate with the court to ensure each child's voice is heard, their needs are met, and they have a safe, permanent home.

Advocacy program for children involved in the juvenile court system through abuse/neglect circumstances.

Provides training, support, and supervises community volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children in the Franklin County Juvenile Abuse and Neglect Court. A visitation center is also available for children to have a safe, secure place to visit their parents, siblings, and relatives.

Recruits, screens, trains, and supports volunteers (Court Appointed Special Advocates) who are appointed by a juvenile court judge to advocate for a child, who is under the jurisdiction of the court due to abuse or neglect.

CASAs maintain contact with the children during the entire court jurisdiction period. Work with attorneys, therapists, parents, foster parents, and all adults involved with the child; and get to know the child's needs and makes reports to the court, so a more informed decision can be made.

Recruits, trains, and supports court approved community volunteers to advocate on behalf of abused and neglected children who are in the court system. CASA volunteers are appointed by a judge to provide consistency for the child and ensure that their special needs and best interests are represented in court.

Provides comprehensive, trauma-focused services to children who have experienced abuse and neglect, offering a supportive environment for the children and their families. Coordinates the investigation and intervention process to minimize trauma for the child. Advocates serve as a liaison between the child, family, and team of professionals, attending all court hearings, keeping the family informed regarding the status of the case, assisting in ongoing necessary referrals, and supporting court preparation if the case proceeds to trial. Additionally, offers guidance, emotional support, and referrals for ongoing assistance to children, parents, and concerned individuals through accessible communication channels such as telephone, email, chat, or text.

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.

Provides training, supports, and supervises community volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children in the Champaign County Juvenile Abuse and Neglect Court. A visitation center is also available for children to have a safe, secure place to visit their parents, siblings, and relatives. 

Offers trained volunteers who advocate for the best interests of children involved in the child welfare system. Volunteers advocate with the court to ensure each child's voice is heard, their needs are met, and they have a safe, permanent home.

Recruits, screens, trains and supports adult volunteers (Court Appointed Special Advocates) to represent the best interests of child victims of abuse and neglect in the courts, to support and ensure child victims find safe, permanent homes.

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. 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.

Provides training, supports, and supervises community volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children in the Vermilion County juvenile abuse and neglect court. A visitation center is also available for children to have a safe, secure place to visit their parents, siblings, and relatives. ​

Recruits, screens, trains and supports volunteers (Court Appointed Special Advocates) who are assigned by a juvenile court judge to advocate for a child, who is under the jurisdiction of the court due to abuse or neglect.

Serves as the child's voice in court.

Training, empowering and inspiring volunteer advocates to improve the lives of abused and neglected children.

CASA volunteers maintain contact with the children for the duration of time they are involved in the juvenile justice system. Volunteers work with all case professionals involved in the children's case, including attorneys, therapists, foster parents, school officials, and biological parents. CASA volunteers become deeply rooted into the child's life to better understand the wants and needs of the child and to establish and report the best recommendations to give to the court, so a more informed decision can be made.

Recruits, trains, and supports court approved community volunteers to advocate on behalf of abused and neglected children who are in the court system. CASA volunteers are appointed by a judge to provide consistency for the child and ensure that their special needs and best interests are represented in court.

CASA offers trained adult volunteers assisting children who are going through the court system due to child abuse or neglect.

CASA volunteers maintain contact with the children for the duration of time they are involved in the juvenile justice system.  Volunteers work with all case professionals involved in the children's case, including attorneys, therapists, foster parents, school officials, and biological parents.  CASA volunteers become deeply rooted into the child's life to better understand the wants and needs of the child and to establish and report the best recommendations to give to the court, so a more informed decision can be made.

Offers trained volunteers who advocate for the best interests of children involved in the child welfare system. Volunteers advocate with the court to ensure each child's voice is heard, their needs are met, and they have a safe, permanent home.

Offers trained volunteers who advocate for the best interests of children involved in the child welfare system. Volunteers advocate with the court to ensure each child's voice is heard, their needs are met, and they have a safe, permanent home.

Provides training, support, and supervises community volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children in the Williamson County Juvenile Abuse and Neglect Court. A visitation center is also available for children to have a safe, secure place to visit their parents, siblings, and relatives.