Welcome to CASA of Atlantic and Cape May Counties
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) are everyday people who are appointed by judges to advocate for the best interest of abused and neglected children living within the foster care system. A CASA volunteer advocates for one child's case until he/she is placed into a safe, permanent and loving home.
According to the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) nearly 14,000 children were living in foster care throughout the state in fiscal year 2010. In Atlantic and Cape May Counties, nearly 700 children live in foster care annually.
Click here to learn more about CASA.
What's New at CASA:
Please join us for CASA’s free Winter Forum presentation on Saturday, Jan. 21 at 10am at Atlantic Cape Community College in Mays Landing. Dr. Patton is an author of "That Mean Old Yesterday” and former New Jersey foster child who will speak of her experience living in the child welfare system. For more information about Dr. Patton, please visit www.staceypatton.com or www.sparethekids.com.
In honor of CASA's 10th year of service to abused and neglected children we are pleased to announce the 10 Years with 10 Stories campaign. These first-hand accounts highlight the uplifting and sometimes heart-breaking narratives that children living in foster care face every day. Get the full stories.
More News:
Read from National CASA Volunteer of the Year Frank West, who overcame his own harsh childhood and became a successful businessman.
If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected contact New Jersey Division of Youth and Family Services at 1-877-NJ-ABUSE (1-877-652-2873).