CASA of Southeastern Illinois

11/03/2026

11/03/2026

CASA of Southeastern Illinois is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and dedicated Child Advocate Case Manager to serve children in Pulaski County who have experienced abuse or neglect.

This is an opportunity to be a voice for children who need someone to stand up for them and advocate for their safety, well-being, and future.

❤️ Position Responsibilities Include:

Advocating for the best interests of children.

Visiting children and monitoring their safety and well-being.

Managing cases and maintaining accurate documentation.

Attending court hearings and preparing reports.

Working closely with DCFS, families, and community partners.

Connecting children with needed resources and services.

We Are Looking for Someone Who Is:

Compassionate and dedicated to helping children Organized, dependable, and professional
A strong communicator and team player
Able to work independently and manage responsibilities
Willing to travel as needed, with mileage reimbursement provided
INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR TEAM?

Please email your resume to:

Mary Jo Agin, Executive Director
📧 [email protected]

💙 Every child deserves a voice. Every child deserves someone who believes in them. That someone could be YOU!

Help us make a lasting difference in the lives of children in Pulaski County!

❤️ Please SHARE to help us find the right person for this important position!

CASA of Southeastern Illinois. 2 E Locust Street Suite B1 Harrisburg Il 62946 618-253-3355

11/02/2026

CASA of Southeastern Illinois would like to extend a HUGE thank you to Steward Chiropractic for their generous donation to our 5th Annual Diaper Drive!

Your kindness and generosity will help provide much-needed diapers to children and families in our communities.

For children who have experienced abuse or neglect, even the smallest acts of kindness can make a big difference. Your willingness to give back shows just how powerful a caring community can be.

We are truly grateful to Steward Chiropractic for stepping up and helping us make a difference in the lives of children who need us most.

Thank you for supporting CASA and helping us make sure our little ones have the essentials they deserve!

Our patients are awesome!! We were able to donate diapers on top of donating $660 to CASA of Southern Illinois from the month of October! We couldn’t have done it without our patients!! We are excited to be able to do what we do and help our community! Let’s do it again the month of November for our local veterans!! ❤️

11/02/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended our 4th Quarter CASA Training! We appreciate your dedication to learning and strengthening your advocacy for the children we serve.

A special thank-you to Drew from Egyptian Health for presenting on overdose awareness and Narcan training, and to Mary Jo for presenting on STAR hearings and leading the Brain Architect Game.

Thank you all for sharing your time, knowledge, and commitment to making a difference in children’s lives!

11/02/2026

Please join CASA of Southeastern Illinois in welcoming our newest CASA advocates, Lori Abbott and Michele Longworth, to Massac County!

Thank you, Lori and Michele, for volunteering your time and compassion to advocate for children who have experienced abuse or neglect. Your commitment will help ensure their voices are heard and their needs remain a priority.

11/02/2026

CASA had a great time at the Elizabethtown Trunk or Treat! It was a treat to spend time with local families and see all the fun costumes. 🍬🧡

Thank you to the organizers, volunteers, and everyone who stopped by to say hello. We loved being part of this community celebration!

10/20/2026

Thank you everyone that donated and made this so successful.

Thank you, Southern Illinois! ❤️

We did it! Because of your incredible generosity, the GiveSI campaign has officially raised a grand total of $413,025.14! Southern Illinois, we put out a call to action, and you answered! Need more proof? The 7-year cumulative total for GiveSI now sits at $2.1-million dollars! That's unbelievable, Southern Illinois! Thank you!

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to every single person who donated, shared a post, and showed up for our community. This achievement belongs to all of us, and every dollar will stay right here at home to make a lasting difference.

We also want to give a massive shoutout to all of our local nonprofits. Your passion, tireless energy, and dedication to serving Southern Illinois are truly inspiring. Thank you for the hard work you do every single day—we are honored to support your mission!

And finally, thank you to our sponsors, who invest in our community!! Your partnership is invaluable, and we could not be more grateful!

Here is to a stronger, more vibrant community. Thank you for giving where you live! 🌟

10/16/2026

https://www.wpsdlocal6.com/news/casa-hosts-diaper-drive-in-october-to-support-abused-neglected-children/article_812b186a-ae81-40f7-b3e7-27b11103752a.html

Court-Appointed Special Advocates, or CASA, will host a diaper drive during the month of October, with local business acting as drop-off locations.

10/14/2026

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