CASA of Will County cares about our community's children.
Our primary goal is to ensure that children who are abuse or neglect victims have a CASA volunteer advocate working and speaking for them in the juvenile court system.
We help children to have a safe, permanent, nurturing home as quickly as possible.
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2013 Training Sessions
Please contact the CASA office at 815-730-7072 for further information.
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Training Schedule: April 6 – April 18
River Valley Justice Center
3200 W. McDonough Street
Joliet, IL
Joliet Hospice
250 WaterStone Circle
Joliet, IL
Saturday, April 6
9 AM – 4 PM
Joliet Hospice |
Development of Child Abuse & Neglect Laws
Mission/Vision of CASA of Will County
How Does a Case Come into Care? |
Tuesday, April 9
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
River Valley Justice Center |
Juvenile Court Process
The "Best Interest" Principle |
Thursday, April 11
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
River Valley Justice Center |
Cultural Competency
Advocate vs. Mentor
How to Stay Motivated with Your Case |
Saturday, April 13
9 AM – 4 PM
Joliet Hospice |
Understanding Families
Understanding Children
Gathering Information
Writing the Court Report |
Tuesday, April 16
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
River Valley Justice Center |
Nuts and Bolts |
Thursday, April 18
5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
River Valley Justice Center |
Advocate Panel
Pot Luck Supper |
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Swearing In at 3:00 PM |
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