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Can you help a child turn a life of hurt into a life of hope?

Yes you can! Volunteer with CASA of Vermilion County as a Court Appointed Special Advcoate and be the voice for an abused and neglected child. CASA volunteers are ordinary people who are committed to doing what is best for a child who has been abused and/or neglected. Volunteers are trained in courtroom procedure, social services, the juvenile justice system, the special needs of abused and neglected children, and are sworn in as officers of the Court.

CASA volunteers are actively involved in their assigned casaes, adopting roles that include not only advocacy, but also frequent contact with the children and caregivers, and coordination and involvement with involved parties (including schools, law enforcement, psychologists, foster and biological parents, caseworkers, counselors, case managers, and the State's Attorney).

CASA volunteers interview everyone who might be able to shed light on the case. They then report their recommendations for the best intersts of the child to the judge and the other parties in the case. The result is that the child recieves the support they need and at the end of the case is in a safe, loving home where he/she can thrive.

Individuals who are 25 years or older, dedicated to helping children, and who can pass routine background checks meet our basic qualifications.

Volunteers are asked to commit to at least one year. Volunteers manage their own schedule and work an average of 10-12 hours a month.