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Advocacy Toolkits

Youth-Centered Advocacy

Youth-centered advocacy places children and youth at the heart of every decision, ensuring their voices, experiences, and best interests guide the work of CASA volunteers. This section offers tools to help advocates elevate youth voice, support meaningful participation, and make informed recommendations that reflect what is truly best for the child. To receive a completion certificate after a recorded webinar, be sure to complete the Webinar Training Survey

Illinois CASA Recorded Webinars

Youth Voices & Best Interests
Online Safety For Youth
Educational Advocacy (All Ages)
Advocating for Youth with Disabilities
At-Risk & Dually Involved Youth
LGBTQ+ Youth
Other Resources

Our impact this year has changed our community!

  • Children Served in FY25

    9,907

  • Volunteer Hours in FY25

    128,849

  • Volunteer Advocates in FY25

    3,057

  • Number of New Children Served in FY25

    2,893

Thank you to our generous sponsors:

  • DCFS
    DCFS
  • The Office of Illinois Courts
    The Office of Illinois Courts
  • Illinois Attorney General
    Illinois Attorney General
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