News & Events

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 1-800-422-4453
• 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).
• 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.
• Prevent Child Abuse Illinois
• 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
• Educational Advocacy Resources from National CASA

  Looking for resources to better advocate for your CASA/GAL child’s educational needs? Check out our educational advocacy resource page!
• PTSD & Substance Abuse

  Life is hard. Co-occurring disorders such as mental health issues and substance abuse can make following daily routines even more complicated. Learn more at DrugRehab.com
• Governmental Offices Listing

  A Comprehensive listing for all emergency, legal and law enforcement government offices in the country. Need an address or phone number? Follow this link.
• Single Mother's Grants

  Here is a list of financial assistance programs that help single mothers in a variety of different ways. Take a look!

CASA Promotional Materials and Resources

• 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’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.
• ADHD Medication & Treatment Guide

  Download this informative guide to learn more on treatments and medications commonly prescribed for individuals with ADHD/ADD.
• Youth transitioning out of Foster Care

  This guide is a helpful tool to assist advocates working with children about to transition out of foster care.