OUR MISSION
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Williamson County, a non-profit organization, and member of the National and Illinois CASA Associates, advocates for the best interest of abused and neglected children. Based on the belief that children are entitled to a safe and permanent home, CASA works in collaboration with legal counsel and community resources to serve as the child's advocate and represent the child in juvenile court.
What is CASA ?
Court Appointed Special Advocates of Williamson County is comprised of dedicated volunteers, trained to assist our children in need. As a result of our volunteers, extremely vulnerable children and youth are supported by our caring and committed advocates, providing reassurance and stability through the sea of case workers, attorneys, therapists and care givers.
What does CASA do ?
CASA volunteers are ordinary men and women who want to personally lend a hand to our children in need. Along with our director, they work with a judge, alongside attorneys and social workers, as appointed officers of the court. When a CASA is assigned to a case, it is his/her responsibility to learn as much as possible about the involved child(ren) by reviewing records, visiting teachers, neighbors and parents. Helping to determine what is in the best interest of the child, these volunteers then appear in court to report their findings to the judge.
Our Children Need YOU !
There are abused and neglected children in Williamson County who need your support. CASA of Williamson County, Inc., is only a phone call away. Become a volunteer, make a contribution or simply tell others about how CASA is helping children through frightening and bewildering times.
Court Appointed Special Advocates of Williamson County is comprised of dedicated volunteers, trained to assist our children in need. As a result of our volunteers, extremely vulnerable children and youth are supported by our caring and committed advocates, providing reassurance and stability through the sea of case workers, attorneys, therapists and care givers.
What does CASA do ?
CASA volunteers are ordinary men and women who want to personally lend a hand to our children in need. Along with our director, they work with a judge, alongside attorneys and social workers, as appointed officers of the court. When a CASA is assigned to a case, it is his/her responsibility to learn as much as possible about the involved child(ren) by reviewing records, visiting teachers, neighbors and parents. Helping to determine what is in the best interest of the child, these volunteers then appear in court to report their findings to the judge.
Our Children Need YOU !
There are abused and neglected children in Williamson County who need your support. CASA of Williamson County, Inc., is only a phone call away. Become a volunteer, make a contribution or simply tell others about how CASA is helping children through frightening and bewildering times.
| Nationwide, 850 children enter the foster care system DAILY
In 2010, over 29,000 reports of abuse and/or neglect against children were indicated in Illinois Out of 102 counties, only 33 have CASA services available CASA of Williamson County served 149 children in 2010, 57 of which were new cases |
Williamson County Administrative Building
407 N. Monroe, 3rd Floor
PO Box 972
Marion, IL 62959
618-998-2291
618-998-0006 - fax
casawmsn@yahoo.com
407 N. Monroe, 3rd Floor
PO Box 972
Marion, IL 62959
618-998-2291
618-998-0006 - fax
casawmsn@yahoo.com
