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What is CASA?
Champaign County CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) believes that every child in our community who has experienced abuse or neglect deserves the opportunity to thrive in a safe and permanent home.
Right now, 315 Champaign County children are in foster care due to abuse or neglect. As a result, courts are required to make very difficult decisions about their futures.
Our trained volunteers, with the help of our staff and attorneys, focus on each child’s situation and advocate for their best interests in court and in the community. CASA volunteers and staff are the only ones in the foster care system who are appointed by the court to concentrate solely on the needs of the kids, giving them the opportunity for hope, stability, and a safe, permanent home.
Volunteer
Our volunteers are trained and committed adults who advocate for a safe and permanent home for Our Kids. When you become a volunteer, you become a difference-maker for a child.
Volunteer
Testimonials
“I am honored to be part of the Champaign County CASA legacy because of the critically important work CASA does for the children in our community…”
— Cindi, local volunteer advocate
Testimonials
Our Events
April 2025
Pinwheel Project
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
Blue PINWHEELS are the national symbol for child abuse and neglect prevention. The pinwheel represents the happiness and whimsy of childhood, and it speaks to our belief that every child in our community deserves the opportunity to thrive – which starts in a safe and permanent home.
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April 24-26, 2025
Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend
Run for Our CASA Kids
Champaign County CASA is grateful to be a Charity Running Partner for the Christie Clinic Illinois Race Weekend 2025! This community-wide event brings out runners of all ages and levels to enjoy an exciting series of races throughout the streets of Champaign-Urbana. There are several ways to get involved!
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October 17, 2025
CASAblanca
CASAblanca is our annual fundraising gala.
Each year in October, Champaign County CASA supporters and guests have the opportunity to gather together and generously support the mission and work of Champaign County CASA. Plans for CASAblanca 2025 event are already underway!
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January – February, 2025
Winter 2025 Pre-Service Training
Our next volunteer training dates are now available! All nine classes will be held in person…
January 21- January 23, 5:45pm-8:45pm
January 28- January 30, 5:45pm-8:45pm
February 4- February 6, 5:45pm-8:45pm
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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors
The generosity of these and so many more ensures our commitment to unwavering advocacy.
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