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CASA of Cook County

Volunteer

You can make a difference, one child at a time.

CASA volunteers are ordinary people, just like you, with an extraordinary desire to help a child find a place to call home.

There are three ways you can help:

If you can commit about 10 hours each month to help a child find a home, then you’re ready to become a CASA volunteer. After completing a training course, you’ll be appointed by a judge to one foster care case involving an abused or neglected child. You’ll gather information to help identify the child’s needs and guide him or her out of the system and into a permanent, safe home. You’ll then make recommendations to the judge as well as serve as a communicator between the child and the court.

The CASA Friends Network (CFN) is perfect if you want to help, but are too busy to complete the Advocate training. It’s also great for current or retired Advocates who still want to contribute or just want to keep in touch with what’s going on at CASA. Members of CFN can help out with one-time volunteer opportunities or join one of our committees, including the Special Events Committee and the Advocates Speakers Bureau.

Interested in joining the CASA of Cook County Board of Directors or one of its Resource Development, Program, or Marketing Committees? We’re always seeking energetic, passionate individuals with skills and talents in many areas including event planning, nonprofit financial management, development, technology, and program oversight. Enjoy networking and socializing—all for a good cause!