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CASA - Court Appointed Special Advocate | CASA of River Valley

3200 McDonough Street, Joliet, IL 60431

Eligibility
Court-appointed
Required documents
Varies depending on services
(815) 730-7072
Voice·

Main Phone

Application process
By phone, website
Fees
No fees
Service area
Will County, IL Grundy County, IL

A CASA (Court-Appointed Special Advocate) is a trained community member who is appointed by the Juvenile Court Judge to represent the best interests of abused and neglected children who are brought before the court.

The volunteer has three main roles:

  • To serve as fact finder for the judge (by handling only one or two cases, the volunteer has time to thoroughly explore the history of each case)
  • To speak for the child in the courtroom, advocating for the child’s best interest
  • To act as a “watchdog” for the child during the life of the case, ensuring that the case is brought to a swift and appropriate conclusion.

Date of Last Formal Update
09/29/2025
Data provided by
United Way of the Midlands
Providing organization
CASA of River Valley

Advocates for best interests of children in abuse and neglect cases in the court system.