For nearly 25 years, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Cook County has helped abused and neglected children who have become lost in an overwhelmed and under-resourced foster care system find a place to call home. CASA volunteers are appointed by a judge and assigned to one child’s case at a time. They research the background of the case, serve as a voice for the child in court, and work with everyone involved to find a safe, permanent home for the child. Currently there are over 6,000 children in Cook County’s foster care system. Last year, 300 CASA volunteers donated more than 10,000 hours to help 700 children. However, due to limited resources we can only help about 10 percent of the children who need us. To learn more about CASA of Cook County and how you can help some of Chicago’s most vulnerable children, visit our contact page or reach us by phone at 312-433-4928. CASA of Cook County is a proud member of both the National CASA Association and the Illinois CASA Association.