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Court Appointed Special Advocates Program (CASA)
expands to Logan County
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[January 22, 2025]
Logan County, IL – CASA of McLean and Logan
Counties has announced that the Court Appointed Special Advocates
(CASA) program will expand into Logan County beginning January of
2025. CASA is a nationwide organization dedicated to promoting and
protecting the best interests of children who have been abused or
neglected by providing well-trained volunteers to advocate for
children and their families through a trauma-focused lens until a
safe and permanent home is secured. In 2024, Illinois CASA served 59
of the 102 counties in Illinois.
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look forward to this opportunity to expand the CASA program and
better serve the needs of children in foster care throughout the
Logan County community. Finding passionate and committed volunteers
who are interested in contributing to a child’s well being is
imperative to our mission.” says Mary Pat Frugo-Anderson, Executive
Director of CASA of McLean and Logan Counties.
The program is seeking volunteers in Logan County; CASA of McLean
and Logan Counties offers a variety of in-person and online training
modalities that give volunteers a thorough educational and hands-on
experiences before a volunteer begins their case. The role of a
Court Appointed Special Advocate is to oversee the progress of the
child welfare case, meet with the child & advocate for the child’s
needs, and to communicate with the adults involved in a child’s
life.
MORE ABOUT CASA – When a minor enters the child
welfare system, the court may appoint an advocate who speaks on
behalf of the child’s best interest and needs. These advocates are
sworn by the court and serve on a volunteer basis; serving as an
advocate involves regularly meeting with the child, conducting
interviews with adults involved in a child’s life, drafting court
reports on the family’s progress, and creating recommendations that
are in the best interest of the child. Serving as a CASA is a
long-term commitment to serving one child at a time, as CASAs are
expected to advocate for the child until a permanent home is
located.
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CASA volunteers come from all walks
of life and are committed to making a positive impact on a child's
life. Whether you are a stay-at-home parent, a corporate employee, a
retiree, or a teacher, there is a place for you in the CASA program.
CONTACT – If you have questions or
you are interested in volunteering with CASA of McLean and Logan
Counties, please contact the Volunteer Recruiter/Trainer, Paige
Malloy, at 309-434-5853 or email paige.malloy@mcleancountyil.gov. To
apply to be a CASA volunteer, please check out our
website.
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