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CASA of McLean, Logan, & Ford Counties

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CASA of McLean, Logan, & Ford Counties

Court Appointed Special Advocates are caring adults who volunteer to advocate for children in foster care. Every child has a chance- It’s you.

Our program has served over 3,900 children who have experienced abuse or neglect. Apply to be a CASA today!

09/07/2026

The CASA office will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026, in observance of Labor Day. We’ll reopen on Tuesday and look forward to connecting with you then. Have a safe holiday!

09/01/2026

We had a great time at the LMH Farmers Market in Lincoln last Saturday! Meeting local families and spreading the word about CASA’s mission is one of our favorite ways to connect. Want to make a difference for children in our community? Apply to become a CASA volunteer today: https://ilmclean.evintosolutions.com/VolunteerApplication

08/28/2026

Please join us in welcoming our newest CASA advocates, sworn in last week across three counties. McLean County celebrated its 82nd class of advocates, Ford County welcomed its 2nd class, and Logan County held its 5th swearing‑in ceremony.

Each of these dedicated individuals has taken an oath to advocate for, promote, and protect the well-being of children in foster care. We are grateful for their commitment and excited to see the impact they will make in our communities.

Our next training begins in September, with guided learning starting on September 9th and traditional classes beginning on September 22nd. We look forward to welcoming our next group of future advocates as they begin their journey with CASA.

Click here to Apply: https://il-mclean.evintosolutions.com/VolunteerApplication

08/26/2026

CASA of McLean, Logan, and Ford Counties had a wonderful time connecting with students and community members at Festival ISU today! We enjoyed getting the chance to share our mission and meet new faces in our community💙

08/24/2026

🌽☀️ We had a sweet time this past weekend at the Uptown Normal Sweet Corn Festival! 🌽💛

Our CASA team was excited to be out in the community, connecting with friends, families, and neighbors while celebrating all that makes our community so special. Thank you to everyone who stopped by, said hello, and supported our mission of advocating for children! 💙

We’re grateful for opportunities like this to spread awareness about CASA and the difference our advocates make in the lives of children.

08/14/2026

¿Hablas español con fluidez y también puedes leer y escribir en inglés? Los niños de nuestra comunidad te necesitan.💙

Somos CASA (Defensores Especiales designados por el tribunal) para los condados de McLean, Logan y Ford. Estamos buscando voluntarios bilingües para acompañar y defender a niños que están pasando por el sistema de crianza temporal (foster care) por abuso o negligencia.

Un juez nombra a un voluntario de CASA para conocer al niño, velar por que sus necesidades sean atendidas y representar sus intereses ante el tribunal. Para muchos que hablan español, tener un defensor que hable su idioma y entienda su cultura puede marcar una diferencia enorme, a veces son los únicos que realmente pueden entenderlos.

Para ser voluntario bilingüe, se necesita:
🔹 Hablar español con fluidez.
🔹 Leer y escribir en inglés (los reportes para la corte se escriben en inglés).
🔹 Tener 23 años o más.
🔹 Pasar una verificación de antecedentes.

No se necesita experiencia legal ni en trabajo social, nosotros le damos toda la capacitación.

Te invitamos a una sesión informativa "CASA 101", sin ningún compromiso, donde puedes hacer todas sus preguntas:
📍 Biblioteca Pública de Bloomington — martes 18 de agosto, 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 Biblioteca Pública de Normal — jueves 20 de agosto, 12:00–1:00 PM

Nuestra próxima capacitación comienza el 9 de septiembre, y las solicitudes se deben enviar antes del 28 de agosto.

Si tienes preguntas o quiere más información, puedes escribirnos por mensaje privado o al correo [email protected] / teléfono (309)888-5656. 💙

08/12/2026

Different contexts. Common aspirations. 💙

Today is International Youth Day — and this year’s theme says something we see in our work constantly.

Every child wants the same things. To feel safe. To be believed in. To have someone show up for them, again and again. What differs are the circumstances they’re handed.

For the kids we serve, those circumstances include a courtroom, a caseworker, and a season of life no child should have to navigate. But they arrive there with the same hopes as any other kid — and with more resilience than most of us will ever be asked to muster.

Today we want to recognize the organizations right here in Bloomington-Normal who show up for young people every single day. We’re better because you’re here:

McLean County Children's Advocacy Center The Child Protection Network The Baby Fold Project Oz Youth Action Board Boys & Girls Club of Bloomington-Normal Children's Discovery Museum Brightpoint Western Avenue YWCA McLean County Home Sweet Home Ministries Big Brothers Big Sisters ISU Mid Central Community Action

Thank you for the work you do. Our community’s young people are better supported because of it.

08/04/2026

Curious about CASA? Come find out. 💙

Join us for a casual, no-pressure info session — what a CASA volunteer does, the training, the time commitment, and how to apply. Ask anything, decide later.

📍 Bloomington Public Library — Tues, Aug 18 · 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 Normal Public Library — Thurs, Aug 20 · 12:00–1:00 PM

Fall training begins September 9. Applications close August 28 — so if you’ve been thinking about it, now is the moment.

RSVP by replying, DMing us, or emailing us [email protected] — or just show up! 🙌

07/30/2026

Right now, there are children in McLean, Logan, and Ford Counties navigating the foster care system without a consistent adult in their corner. You could change that.

CASA volunteers are everyday people — no legal background, no child welfare experience required — who are trained to advocate for a child’s best interests in court. We provide the training. You provide the heart.

✨ Fall Pre-Service Training

📅 September 9 – October 14

💻 Flexible, mostly virtual — options for daytime or evening learners

⏰ Applications due Friday, August 28

Take the first step today — Apply here: https://il-mclean.evintosolutions.com/VolunteerApplication, or reach out with questions. We’d love to talk.

📲 (309) 888-5656 | [email protected]

07/27/2026

Meet Natalie Moore, our new Recruiter/Trainer! 💙

Natalie joins CASA with 15 years of experience in recruiting, training, and community engagement — including a decade building and leading teams right here in Bloomington-Normal. She’s passionate about one thing above all: connecting caring adults with the children who need them most.

A Normal resident, small business owner, and mom of twin boys, Natalie believes every child in our care deserves one consistent, caring adult in their corner — and her job is to find those adults.

Her first fall training classes begin in September! Keep an eye here for dates, or reach out to Natalie at [email protected] to learn how you can become a CASA volunteer. 🎉

Address

200 W. Front Street Suite 500F
Bloomington, IL
61701

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8am - 4:30pm
Friday	8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+13098885656

Website

https://www.mcleancountyil.gov/127/Court-Appointed-Special-Advocacy-CASA

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