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Court Appointed Special Advocate Resources

Advocate Handbook

Annual Report, 2008

Current Advocate Newsletter

DCFS Resource Guide for Older Youth

GAL Brochure

General Program Brochure

Outcome Measurement Plan, 2009

Sexual Misconduct Policy

Volunteer Flyer

Websites:

Advocate's Library
A collection of articles and statistics from National CASA.

Casey Family Programs
Serving children, youth, and families in the child welfare system since 1966.

Child Welfare Information Gateway
Provides access to information and resources to help protect children and strengthen families.

Child Welfare League of America
Making children and families a national priority.

Children's Defense Fund
CDF is the foremost national proponent of policies and programs that provide children with the resources they need to succeed.

DCFS - Department of Children and Family Services
Timely information about Child Protection, Foster Care, Adoption, Day Care licensing and other services provided by the Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS).

Illinois CASA Association
The organizing body for CASA programs in Illinois.

Kane County Community Guide
A guide to resources available in Kane County.

Kane County
Information for Kane County, IL, its government and services.

National CASA Association
Providing leadership, training, technical assistance and grants to CASA programs across the country.

National CASA's Volunteer Community
The latest information for active CASA volunteers.

Best Interests
The E-Magazine for child advocates.

Child Welfare Information Gateway
Formerly the National Clearinghouse on Child Abuse and Neglect Information and the National Adoption Information Clearinghouse, Child Welfare Information Gateway provides access to information and resources to help protect children and strengthen families.

The Connection
National CASA's quarterly magazine designed to keep CASA programs, volunteers and the public abreast of the latest news and developments affecting CASA advocacy for abused and neglected children.

Powerful Voice!
National CASA's donor newsletter.

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Related Links:

• Child Advocacy Center
• Prevent Child Abuse Illinois     
• U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services - Children and Families
• Voices for Illinois Children