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Published 12/1/25 11:46AM

Change A Child's Story - Become a CASA Advocate!

CASA DeKalb County, Inc.
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Sycamore, IL
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    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime)
    Commitment Details:
    2 years
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    20
    Cause Areas:
    Human Rights & Civil Liberties, Legal Assistance, Volunteering
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    24+
    Other Requirements:
    Reside in DeKalb County, Illinois

    Description

    Change A Child's Story - Become a CASA Advocate!

    Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) DeKalb County is looking for community members to become volunteer advocates for children involved in juvenile abuse or neglect court, most of whom are in foster care.

    CASA Advocates are assigned to one case at a time and stay on that case until the child(ren) is placed in a safe, permanent home. CASA Advocates visit the child(ren) at least once a month and talk with others involved in the child's life to gather information for the court.

    Volunteers must be 24 years old and do not need any specific background or education. It takes about 10 hours a month to fulfill the role of an Advocate.

    Location

    On-site
    308 W. State Street, Suite 301, Sycamore, Illinois, US

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