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CASA Volunteers 
Every
CASA volunteer must complete a mandatory interview, background check
and thirty (30) hours of classroom training. This training consists of
confidentiality, efficient documentation, and the basic overall
functioning of the juvenile court system. The Macon County CASA
Executive Director and Program Director are responsible for conducting
the initial and on-going training for CASA volunteers. The instructors
of the course will certify the volunteers, who complete the training,
followed by a swearing in ceremony, by the current juvenile judge. This
swearing ceremony allows alll CASA volunteers the privilege of being a
Recognized Officer of the Court. This privilege allows CASA volunteers
to speak to the juvenile judge, in court.
After being appointed by the judge, cases are assigned, and supervised, by the CASA Program Director, to the CASA volunteer. The volunteer then completes all necessary interviews, investigations and documentation to advocate for the child.
CASA Supporters
Macon County CASA is a member of the National Court Appointed Special Advocates Association based in Seattle, Washington. Macon County CASA is also in good standing with Illinois CASA.
Macon County CASA gratefully receives financial donations from United Way of Decatur and Mid-Illinois, Attorney General Lisa Madigan office, as well as, donations from local corporations, community groups and grants to help expand our program and better serve our community. Please see our "Sponsors" page.
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