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Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) | Children's Advocacy Center

Children's Advocacy Center - DeWitt County

Location Name
Children's Advocacy Center - DeWitt County

100 South Center Street, Suite 202, Clinton, IL 61727

Eligibility
Open to individuals ages 23 and older, must not currently provide foster care for a child (can be a previous foster parents), participate in an initial interview (completed after application submission), undergo a background check (completed after application submission), complete 30+ hours of preservice training course (completed after application submission)
Required documents
Completed application, provide 3 personal references, some eligibility conditions will be completed after submitting the application
(309) 888-5655
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Alternate Number

(800) 252-2873
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Toll-Free

(309) 888-5656
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Main Phone

Application process
Call, or email for more information
Fees
None
Service area
Dewitt County, IL

Provides CASA volunteers wgi are independent appointees of the court. A CASA volunteer thoroughly examines a child's case, provides medical, educational, personal, and legal advocacy, explores various community resources for the child and family and makes recommendations to the court. CASA volunteers are trained to remain objective and professional, and will develop their own independent assessment of what is in a child's best interest.

Last assured
08/25/2025
Providing organization
Children's Advocacy Center

Provides comprehensive, trauma-focused services to child who have experienced abuse and neglect. Offers a supportive environment for the children and their families, and coordinates the investigation and intervention process to minimize trauma for the child.