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.
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What's New at CASA:
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 CASA Volunteer Ronald Buie tells the story of his CASA child 15 year-old Tim.
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).