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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, 330 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.

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Our Impact

330

Children Served

43%

under age 6

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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.

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“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

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Our Events

September & October, 2025

Fall 2025 Pre-Service Training

Our next volunteer training dates are now available! All nine classes will be held in person…

Sept 23–25 | 5:45–8:45 PM
Sept 30–Oct 2 | 5:45–8:45 PM
Oct 7–9 | 5:45–8:45 PM

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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. Tickets are now available – and there are many ways to get involved!

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