CASA of Morris and Sussex Counties is searching for inspiring youth leaders from Grades 7-12 across Morris and Sussex Counties to form a Youth Advisory Council.


The Youth Advisory Council will offer youth from diverse backgrounds a chance to act as ambassadors for CASA, serving as leaders in their own communities to increase awareness of CASA’s mission “to be a strong voice for the best interests of vulnerable children who have been removed from their homes.” The Council is being created to elevate youth voice and contribute to programming, while providing young people with a unique opportunity to be drivers of their own ideas from conceptualization to implementation and reflection to help CASA’s mission of providing “resources, programs, and mentoring to enable the success of the children and youth we serve as they reach permanency and/or age-out of the foster care system.” 

As a CASA of Morris and Sussex Counties Youth Advisory Council member, you will learn:

  • The importance and impact of philanthropy 
  • How to address an audience, and delegate responsibilities 
  • How to research and identify needs, interests, and possible service projects in your community
  • How to work effectively with other youth from unique perspectives and backgrounds
  • How to partner with a nonprofit organization focused on youth and service

As part of this group you will:

  • Attend Youth Advisory Council sessions at the CASA office in Cedar Knolls
  • Play a leadership role in the planning and implementation of a service project in your community
  • Provide feedback on program efficacy and goals upon completion of the program
  • Serve as an overall ambassador of CASA’s mission

Eligibility criteria include:

  • Must be in Grades 7-12
  • Attending school in or living in Morris or Sussex County
  • Commitment to projects and in-person meetings in the CASA office located in Cedar Knolls (222 Ridgedale Avenue, Suite 300)

Please fill out the online application below. If you are having problems with the submission, email vkapur@casamsc.org

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Before you move forward with the rest of the application, please have a parent/guardian give permission for you to participate in this council.

PARENTAL PERMISSION

FOR PARENTS: Typing your name below indicates you are aware of your child's potential involvement with the Youth Advisory Council in the 2023-24 academic year and that you give permission for your child's involvement in the council. This includes projects that your child can do at home, but there may be times when members of the council will be required to meet in person at the CASA office located at 222 Ridgedale Avenue, Suite 300 in Cedar Knolls. 

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APPLICANT INFORMATION

Only Grades 7-12 may apply
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APPLICANT RESPONSE QUESTIONS

1. Are you a member of your school’s student council or student government?
2. Are you a member of another youth council?
3. Approximately how many hours of community service did you complete during the 2022-2023 school year?
4. Can you commit to being an active member of the CASA Youth Advisory Council through 2023-2024? This would involve doing projects at home as well as some in-person meetings in our Cedar Knolls office.

5. How did you hear about the Youth Advisory Council?

6. List any additional leadership roles/positions you have held below.

7. Why do you want to be a part of the CASA Youth Advisory Council?

8. Any additional comments/details that you want to share with us about yourself that we didn't ask? Any questions?

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