Children need advocates and the Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children or CASA are there to help during times of difficulty or when dealing with court issues. CASA of Effingham County along with CASA of South-Central Illinois (Clinton and Marion counties) have announced that they will be merging programs to create CASA of the Fourth Judicial Circuit and expand into more counties across the circuit with assistance from a federal grant received by Illinois CASA through US Senator Tammy Duckworth’s office.  Libby Moeller, new Executive Director, explains that CASA is there to help children overcome obstacles.

Moeller says that the merge is important to reach more people.

Moeller is taking over as executive director and says she is excited for the position.

Moeller says that CASA is a non-profit, but they are looking for volunteers.

For more information call CASA at 217-342-2266.