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VOLUNTEER

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) are dedicated volunteers, equipped with training, committed to advocating for the well-being of children within the Family Court system of Cumberland, Gloucester, and Salem Counties, particularly those who have endured abuse or neglect.

We kindly request that interested volunteers attend a brief information session prior to applying. To accommodate your schedule, we provide two options: a Scheduled Info Session where you can choose a date and time convenient for you to join a brief presentation with CASA staff, or a Virtual Info Session that you can attend at your convenience. Following your chosen option, an application will be sent to you. We also host in person info sessions periodically. Follow us on Facebook for events! Thank you for your interest!

JOURNEY OF A VOLUNTEER

Attend an info session
Apply to become a CASA volunteer
Attend pre-service training
Make recommendations to court based on child's best interests
Help child get placed in a safe, permanent home as quickly as possible
Investigate your first case
Complete training & get sworn in by Family Court Judge

BECOME A VOLUNTEER

As a CASA volunteer, you will provide invaluable support to your community's most vulnerable children, helping them achieve permanency and setting them up for a successful future.

STEP 1:

Attend an information session.

STEP 2:

 Complete and submit an application. Applications will be emailed to you after you have attended an information session.

STEP 3:

Attend a volunteer interview

STEP 4:

Complete fingerprinting and background checks.

STEP 5:

It's time to begin your pre-service training!

STEP 6:

Upon successful completion of your training, you will be sworn in by one of our Superior Court judges. From there, you'll have the opportunity to select a case and Change a Child's Story!

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What we look for in a CASA volunteer:

21 years old

Can pass a background check

Willing to commit 5-15 hours a month on their case

Proficient in using computers.

Big heart, love for children, and a desire to make a difference in your community

JOIN OUR TEAM. CHANGE A CHILD'S STORY.

110

DEDICATED

ADVOCATES

5,486

DONATED HOURS IN 2023

298

CHILDREN SERVED IN 2023

94

CHILDREN REACHED PERMANENCY IN 2023

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