Description:

Recruits and trains volunteers to serve as advocates for children in foster care. Volunteers are matched to a child in need and provide them with stability and support. Volunteer responsibilities include:
Ensuring the child's safety, well-being, and basic needs are met while in foster care
Advocating for the child during court proceedings
Monitoring child's educational progress
Advocating for the child until they are placed in a permanent home

Eligibility:

For Advocacy Services:
Foster children (age 21 years and younger) referred by the Lake County Superior Court

For Volunteer Advocates:
Adults (age 25 years and older)

Languages:

Spanish

Program Fees:

Advocacy services: No fee
Required 40-hour training for volunteers: $50 course fee

Intake Process:

Apply online and call for interview appointment

Documents required:
Photo identification

Contacts

Phone Numbers

Address Listings

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Wishlist:

None

Volunteer Opportunities:

1. Volunteer Advocates - advocate for children who have suffered abuse or neglect and are dependents of the court

Contact Name for Volunteer Opportunities: Laurie Peterson at 847-383-6260 x205, or visit website

Date of Official Change:

January 27, 2026

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