Guardians ad Litem | COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES (CASA) OF LAKE COUNTY - Advocacy Program
700 Forest Edge Drive, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Eligibility
For Advocacy Services:
Foster children (age 21 years and younger) referred by the Lake County Superior Court
For Volunteer Advocates:
Adults (age 25 years and older)
Hours
Service Hours
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
847-383-6260
Voice·
Primary Phone Number
Languages
Spanish
Application process
Apply online and call for interview appointment
Documents required:
Photo identification
Fees
Advocacy services: No fee
Required 40-hour training for volunteers: $50 course fee
Service area
Lake County, IL
Recruits and trains volunteers to serve as advocates for children in foster care. Volunteers are matched to a child in need and provide them with stability and support. Volunteer responsibilities include:
Ensuring the child's safety, well-being, and basic needs are met while in foster care
Advocating for the child during court proceedings
Monitoring child's educational progress
Advocating for the child until they are placed in a permanent home
Date of Last Formal Update
01/27/2026
Data provided by
Lake County 211
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Providing organization
COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATES CASA OF LAKE COUNTY
Advocates for foster children within the juvenile court system.