Illinois CASA

July is Disability Pride Month 💙 We believe that every child's unique needs and best interests deserve to be supported. CASA volunteers provide free advocacy for children of all abilities who have experienced abuse or neglect, helping ensure that their needs and best interests are not overlooked by the court system.

Your local CASA program is ready to give you the training, support, and supervision you need to 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗮 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱'𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆.™ Learn more about becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate in your community: https://illinoiscasa.org/how-to-help/

Upcoming FREE Webinars: July 2026 🌭🎆

Join us for one of Illinois CASA’s free virtual trainings on topics related to our advocacy for youth in the child welfare system! These trainings are open to everyone. Registration is required using the link below.

🔴 July 21st: Problem Sexual Behaviors: Typical vs non-typical behaviors for children under 12 (Hosted with YouthCare HealthChoice Illinois)
⚪ July 23rd: CASA 101 Virtual Informational Session for Becoming a Volunteer
🔵 July 28th: Court Reports that Paint a Picture for the Judge

Register for a virtual webinar on our website: https://illinoiscasa.org/news-events/event-calendar.html/calendar/2026/7

We need volunteers in Illinois to step up for children who have experienced abuse or neglect. You don't need experience in trauma, social work, or law. You just need a heart for children.

If you can commit 5-15 hours of your time per month to a child, local CASA program staff will give you all the training, supervision, and guidance you need to 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗔 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗱'𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆.™

Learn more about becoming a CASA Volunteer in your community: https://illinoiscasa.org/how-to-help/