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CASA for Kids A CASA Volunteer investigates the the facts surrounding the case, makes recomendations to the court, and monitors the case until permanency is achieved.

CASA for Kids provides court appointed volunteer advocacy for children who have experienced abuse or neglect in Clay, Clinton, Edwards, Effingham, Fayette, Franklin, Hamilton, Jasper, Marion, Wayne & White Counties. The purpose of the CASA program is to support and provide well trained court appointed special advocates to work one on one with children who have experienced abuse and neglect (birth -18 years of age) who enter Franklin or Hamilton County Juvenile Court systems.

Join CASA for Kids on Thursday, November 5th to learn how you can become a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volun...
10/25/2026

Join CASA for Kids on Thursday, November 5th to learn how you can become a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteer for children in foster care right here in Fayette County!

📍 Our staff will be in the Community Room at Evans Public Library all day, reading to answer your questions! There are 2 options to learn more:

Drop-In
✔ Pick up information and find out how to get started
🕛9:30 AM - 12 PM and 1 PM - 5:30 PM

Lunch & Learn
✔ Hear from staff about CASA volunteers' impact, the training process and time commitment over a shared meal
✔ RSVP by Monday, Nov. 5th: https://form.jotform.com/252584618556165
🕛 12 - 1 PM

Whether you're ready to sign up or just curious, we'd love to meet you. Bring a friend and help us spread the word!

🦌 Big Bucks Bingo is Friday, November 20th at Effingham American Legion Post 120! 10 rounds, $100 cash prize every round...
10/23/2026

🦌 Big Bucks Bingo is Friday, November 20th at Effingham American Legion Post 120! 10 rounds, $100 cash prize every round, door prizes, pizza, and a full cash bar. Every seat supports CASA for Kids and the children we serve. 🎟️ Seats are limited, so save your spot(s) today! https://checkout.page/s/gWF8wyeNAv9b3

Thank you to our sponsor, Dieterich Bank, for making this night possible. 💙

More information found on our website: casa4change.org.

Check out this wonderful conversation about what CASA advocacy actually looks like!
10/22/2026

Check out this wonderful conversation about what CASA advocacy actually looks like!

What do a CASA and GAL in foster care actually do, and how can one ...

Our FY 2026 Impact Report is here!Thanks to our amazing volunteers, supporters, and staff, CASA for Kids served 580 chil...
10/16/2026

Our FY 2026 Impact Report is here!

Thanks to our amazing volunteers, supporters, and staff, CASA for Kids served 580 children from July '25 to June '26, a 12% increase over the previous year. 💙

✨ 113 volunteer advocates gave 9,492 hours
✨ 139 children achieved permanency
✨ 30 new volunteers were sworn in
✨ We’re expanding to more counties in FY27! (More information to come soon.)

Read the full report here: flipbook.so/flip/EucfJ29Gv8XQTu9TaoHM

Inside, you’ll also find stories of hope and a look at where your support goes. Every child deserves a consistent, caring advocate, and you make that possible.

Want to be part of our impact? Learn how to volunteer or donate at casa4change.org.

Sworn in and ready to serve! 🎉Please welcome Courtney, our newest CASA volunteer in Effingham County, to the CASA for Ki...
10/12/2026

Sworn in and ready to serve! 🎉
Please welcome Courtney, our newest CASA volunteer in Effingham County, to the CASA for Kids family! We are SO thankful for Courtney's dedication to serve children in foster care in our community.
Do you feel called to make a difference for a child as a CASA volunteer?
Visit casa4change.org to learn more.

During  , we’re joining SAMHSA in recognizing that healing and hope grow through connection. 💜CASA volunteers can be par...
09/29/2026

During , we’re joining SAMHSA in recognizing that healing and hope grow through connection. 💜

CASA volunteers can be part of that connection, providing consistent support and advocacy for children and families who are navigating difficult circumstances, including substance abuse and other challenges.

Your time can support children and families in your community. Learn more at casa4change.org/how-to-help/.

Sworn in and ready to serve! 🎉Please welcome Megan, our newest CASA volunteer in Jasper County, to the CASA for Kids fam...
09/25/2026

Sworn in and ready to serve! 🎉
Please welcome Megan, our newest CASA volunteer in Jasper County, to the CASA for Kids family! We are so grateful for her dedication to spend a few hours each month with her appointed foster child and to advocate for what that child may need while in care.
Do you feel called to make a difference for a child as a CASA volunteer advocate? Visit our website to learn more.

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Benton, IL

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Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm

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