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Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA)
ORGANIZATION: CASA of the Tenth Judicial Circuit
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The Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) serves by judicial orders as on officer of the court in the Tenth Judicial Circuit of Illinois. The CASA Volunteer is an independent advocate and fact-finder and acts in the child's best interest. CASA's become involved in as many aspects of the child's life as possible. This is done through one-on-one visits, school visits, caseworker contact, as well as communicating with family members, teachers, counselors, and those involved with that child's life.
At the time of each court hearing, the CASA will be required to submit a report to the judge with the observations that have been made over the six month period.
CASA's are asked to dedicate at least 10 hours per month to their assigned case and commit to serving at least two years. CASA provides ongoing education opportunities and asks the advocate commit to an additional 12 hours of continuing education annually.
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About CASA of the Tenth Judicial Circuit
Location:
324 Main Street, Rm 215, Peoria, IL 61602, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of the Tenth Judicial Circuit is to ensure that every abused and neglected child is placed in a safe and permanent home by utilizing specially trained community volunteers who advocate for abused and neglected children going through the court system.
Description
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of the Tenth Judicial Circuit (FKA CASA of Peoria County) is a non-profit that has been serving Central Illinois since 2005. In 2018 CASA expanded its service area to include Tazewell, Marshall, Putnam and Stark Counties. CASA Volunteers provide best interest advocacy to children in the foster care system by conducting home visits, writing court reports, attending court hearings, and participating with the child and family teams. CASA Volunteers are trained, sworn in as officers of the court, and are assigned to children involved with the juvenile abuse and neglect court system. CASAs are safe, caring, and consistent adults in a child's life. Every child deserves a chance. We need more volunteers to serve children. We need YOU!
CAUSE AREAS
Children & Youth,
Community,
Justice & Legal
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
324 Main StreetRoom 215Peoria, IL 61602
DATE POSTED
September 30, 2024
SKILLS
- Advocacy
- Child Advocacy
- Conflict Resolution
- People Skills
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Social Work
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training