Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Cook County

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Cook County trains volunteers to advocate on behalf of children ages 0-21 involved in Cook County’s Child Protection Court and serve as their CASA child’s voice in court, helping ensure that child’s voice is heard. CASA Advocates are connected with one child/sibling group to help ensure that their CASA child’s social, emotional, developmental, and cognitive needs are met and that the child’s best interests remain at the forefront of their child protection team members’ priorities as the team makes decisions on the child’s behalf about their health and well-being, living situation, school environment, connections with family members, and long-term court goals.