"If I can stop one heart from breaking, I shall not live in vain.
If I can ease one life the aching, or cool one pain,
or help one fainting robin unto his nest again,
I shall not live in vain."
- Emily Dickinson
COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES
What does having a CASA mean to an abused child? Imagine what it would be like to lose your parents, not because of something you did, but because they can't - or won't - take care of you. Now, into your life come dozens of strangers: police, foster parents, social workers, judges, lawyers, and more. Having a CASA means having by your side a trained and committed adult who has been appointed by a judge to watch over and advocate for your best interests. That CASA will make sure you don't get lost in the overburdened legal and social service system or languish in an inappropriate group or foster home. They will be there for you until your case is closed. It can make the difference between homelessness and a safe home, between dropping out and completing school, between unemployment and success, between jail and becoming a productive member of society.
CASAs are the only volunteers that are appointed by a judge and empowered to stand up for an abused or neglected child in court.
View our Volunteer Flyer
Read the CASA Volunteer Job Description
Listen to our General Information Podcast
The first step in becoming a CASA volunteer is attending a General Information Meeting. General Information Meetings typically last 45 minutes and are held at the CASA office in the Kane County Courthouse (unless otherwise noted):
General Information Meeting Schedule:
General Information Meetings last 45-60 minutes and provide
details about the organization, the role of our advocates, and the training that
is involved.
Click here to view a schedule of upcoming General Information Meetings.
