No. CASA volunteers and DCFS caseworkers have different roles.

Caseworkers manage many aspects of a family’s child welfare case and typically carry multiple cases at one time. A CASA volunteer is appointed by the court and focuses specifically on advocating for the best interests of the child or sibling group assigned to them.

CASA volunteers work collaboratively with caseworkers, attorneys, foster parents, teachers, therapists and other professionals while maintaining an independent perspective about the child’s needs.