CASA Resources – Links
State and National Links
Illinois Child Abuse Hotline
1800 25 ABUSE or 1800 252 2873
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline
1 800 4 A CHILD or 1 800 422 4454
Advocating for Very Young Children in Dependency Proceedings
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.
Resources for Families and Schools to Strengthen School Communities.
U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services – Children and Families
CASA Promotional Materials and Resources
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.
Winnebago County CASA Program Resources for Current Advocates
