Volunteer as a CASA
Court Appointed Special Advocates for children is a volunteer-powered network of committed people from all walks of life who believe society has a fundamental obligation to these children. We are people just like you who believe that every child has the right to be treated with dignity, to be safe, and to thrive in the embrace of a loving family.
CASA volunteers are appointed by judges, advocate for children until their case is closed and they reach a safe, permanent home. Volunteers work with legal and child welfare professional, educators and others to ensure that judges have all the information they need to make potentially life-changing decisions for each child. These stories have better endings because of people like you.
Be a CASA or GAL Volunteer
How to Become a CASA Volunteer Advocate
As a CASA advocate, you can change a child’s story. Please complete the steps below to apply to become a Sangamon County CASA Advocate.
When the three steps above are complete, we will contact you to schedule a CASA volunteer interview.
Advocates must be at least 21 years old to apply. References cannot be a family member.
Sangamon County CASA Offers Several Training Classes
We will train you so you’ll be ready to stand beside children in the court system to:
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Watch over and advocate for the best interest of each child.
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Make sure each child in foster care does not get lost in the overburdened legal and social services system.
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Avoid each child languishing in inappropriate group or foster homes.
Questions? Contact us.
