CASA of Morris and Sussex Counties is the only court-appointed volunteer advocacy program dedicated to children and youth in foster care in Morris and Sussex Counties.
From providing a consistent advocate in the courtroom to helping a young person prepare for adulthood, our programs are designed to ensure children and teens have the support, resources, opportunities, and connections they need to thrive.
Child Advocacy
Every child deserves someone in their corner.
CASA volunteers advocate for children in foster care, ensuring their voices are heard and their needs are met. From education and healthcare to safety and stability, our volunteers provide consistent support and help children build brighter futures.
Recruiting and Training CASA Volunteers
You don't need to be an expert to make a difference.
We recruit and train compassionate community members to become advocates for children in foster care. Through comprehensive training, ongoing education, and dedicated staff support, we give volunteers the tools they need to change a child's life.
Your time. Their future. Become a CASA volunteer.
Our volunteers come from all walks of life, but they share one thing in common: a commitment to showing up for a child who needs them.
Fostering Futures
Every young person deserves a strong start to adulthood.
Our Fostering Futures program helps older youth in foster care prepare for independence. Through mentorship, life skills, and goal setting, CASA volunteers provide the guidance and support young people need to build a brighter future.
The program focuses on three key areas:
- Connecting: Building lasting relationships with trusted adults.
- Mentoring: Developing essential skills for independent living.
- Coaching: Setting goals and creating a path toward success.
Their future. Our commitment. Every step of the way.
Essential Items & Experiences
Because every child deserves the chance to learn, grow, and simply be a kid.
We provide prepaid cell phones; school devices (laptops/iPads); clothes for job interviews and proms; college prep materials, backpacks and school supplies, birthday and holiday gifts, sports equipment; and art/music/sports and other extracurricular activities for children and youth to participate in alongside their peers. We also pay for educational tutoring, and ESL classes.
Mindy Beck Activities Fund
Creating memories, building confidence, and inspiring brighter futures.
The fund supports summer camp and extracurricular activities such as sports, dance, music, and art programs that foster cooperation, self-esteem, resilience, and a sense of belonging to provide children with fun and supportive environments.
Pictured: Jim Ward, Michael Hutcheon, Jordan Fried, Michael’s CASA volunteer advocate.
Barbara Ward Memorial Scholarship Fund
Every young person deserves the opportunity to pursue their dreams.
This fund is to assist our youth in meeting the rising cost of post-secondary education. It is key to them realizing their professional goals and establishing independence.
Covered Expenses: Tuition, fees, and textbooks, equipment, and transportation
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