About CASA

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 chidlren. Based on the belief that children are entitled to a safe and pernanent 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.

Court Appointed Special Advocates of Williamson County is comprised of dedicated volunteers, trained to assist our chidlren in need. As a result of our volunteers, extremely vulnerable children and youth are supported by our caring and committed advocates, provide reassurance and stability through the sea of case workers, attorneys, therapists and care givers.

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. These volunteers then appear in court to report their findings to the judge, helping to determine what is in the best interest of the child.

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 a frightening and bewildering time.