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Published 8/6/25 8:00PM

Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)

CASA of River Valley
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Joliet, IL
I Want to Volunteer

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Commitment Details:
    We offer training of about 30 hours. Then, once sworn in by the court, the volunteer is assigned a case. The average of 5 to 10 hours a month include a child visit, phone calls to service providers and documenting in our system.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Human Rights & Civil Liberties, Legal Assistance, Volunteering
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    23+

    Description

    Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)

    A CASA Advocate is assigned by the Juvenile Court Judges of Will and Grundy Counties to one case involving children who have experienced abuse and/or neglect. The advocate visits and gathers information on the children, monitors compliance with court orders, and advocates for the child by being their "voice in court." Presence in court is not mandated, but the advocate helps prepare the court report for the judge and is able to be in court if available.

    www.casaofrivervalley.org

    Location

    On-site
    River Valley Justice Center, 3200 West McDonough St., Joliet, Illinois, US
    3200 West McDonough St.

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