Navigating the child welfare system can be complex, especially when multiple agencies, legal requirements, and timelines are involved. In our state, the child welfare system is primarily administered by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) and operates within county-level juvenile protection court systems. This section provides resources to help advocates better understand how decisions are made and where they can have the greatest impact. To receive a completion certificate after a recorded webinar, be sure to complete the Webinar Training Survey.
Illinois CASA Recorded Webinars
Childhood Abuse & Neglect
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Childhood Neglect1 hour and 8 minutes
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Preventing Child Abuse in a Virtual World1 hour and 18 minutes
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Preventing Child Sexual Abuse50 minutes
Illinois Child Welfare System
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Foster Parent Support Specialist40 minutes
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ACR Process with Focus on Quality1 hour and 10 minutes
Other Resources
National CASA Standards
Standards for Local CASA/GAL PUBLICLY ADMINISTERED PROGRAMS
Standards for Local CASA/GAL Programs STRUCTURED AS NONPROFITS
