Court Appointed Special Advocate Resources
Transitioning Youth Resource Database
State and National Links:
DCFS - Department of Children and Family Services
Timely information about Child Protection, Foster Care, Adoption, Day Care licensing and other services provided by the Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS).
DCFS Resource Guide for Older Youth
Chapin Hall
An independent policy research center of the University of Chicago whose mission
is to build knowledge that improves policies and programs for children and
youth, families, and their communities.
Casey Family Programs
Serving children, youth, and families in the child welfare system since 1966.
Child Welfare Information Gateway
Provides access to information and resources to help protect children and strengthen families.
Child Welfare League of America
Making children and families a national priority.
Children's Defense Fund
CDF is the foremost national proponent of policies and programs that provide children with the resources they need to succeed.
U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services - Children and Families
Voices for Illinois Children
Local Area Links:
Kane County Community Guide - A guide to resources available in Kane County.
Kane County - Information for Kane County, IL, its government and services.
Kane County Child Advocacy Center
Additional CASA Resources and Links:
CASA Promotional Materials and Resources
Current Advocate Newsletter
Best Interests
The E-Magazine for child advocates.
Illinois CASA Association
The organizing body for CASA programs in Illinois.
National CASA Association
Providing leadership, training, technical assistance and grants to CASA programs
across the country.
National CASA Advocate's Library
A collection of articles and statistics from National CASA.
National CASA's
Volunteer Community
The latest information for active CASA volunteers.
Powerful Voice!
National CASA's donor newsletter.
The Connection
National CASA's quarterly magazine designed to keep CASA programs, volunteers and the public abreast of the latest news and developments affecting CASA advocacy for abused and neglected children.
Program Resources for Current Advocates
Advocate Handbook
Annual Report, 2009
Outcome
Measurement Plan, 2010
Sexual Misconduct Policy
