THANK YOU Champions for CASA
Your events were all great successes. Your efforts are much appreciated.
CASAnet is a website for the CASA and GAL Network. It is full of practical guides and tools for CASA programs and their volunteers.
The Child Welfare League is the nation's oldest and largest membership based child welfare organization. They are committed to engaging people everywhere in promoting the well-being of children, youth, and their families, and protecting every child from harm.
http://www.ag.state.il.us/children
The Office of the Attorney General is committed to making sure our children are able to grow up in a safe community. As part of this commitment, we have established the Youth Advocacy Initiative, a project that focuses on juvenile justice and youth advocacy. In addition, we are working on a number of programs designed to keep kids safe including "Surf Safe: Navigating the Hidden Dangers of the Internet," and a teen dating violence education campaign
Illinois CASA provides leadership and support in the development and growth of local programs whose volunteers advocate for the best interests of children in the Juvenile Court System.
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS)
On this web site you will find timely information about Child Protection, Foster Care, Adoption, Day Care licensing and other services provided by the Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS).
The National CASA Association mission is to speak for the best interests of abused and neglected children who are involved in the juvenile courts.
They work with state and local CASA and volunteer guardian ad litem programs to promote and support quality volunteer advocacy to help assure each child a safe, permanent, nurturing home.
In addition to providing leadership for CASA programs across the country (also known as Volunteer Guardian ad litem Programs), the National Court Appointed Special Advocate Association stages an annual conference, publishes a quarterly newsletter, and promotes CASA through public relations efforts. National CASA offers consultation and resources that help start CASA programs and provides vital assistance to established programs.
United Way's mission is "to strengthen our community through leadership in mobilizing resources to meet the human care needs in Champaign County." Champaign County CASA is a community partner with United Way.