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Court Appointed Special Advocates of Passaic and Union Counties is seeking members for the Board of Trustees who has a passion to support youth in the child welfare system, combined with the talent to do so!
Since 2007, CASA for Children has been working to keep every child safe from abuse and neglect and lift up their voices.
Our goal is to mobilize all people passionate about children’s well-being, safety, and best interest - to become ambassadors in the greater community. CASA's core mission is to champion children's best interests in the child welfare system.

The CASA Board of Trustees provides organizational leadership and vision, maintains high ethical standards in accordance with the organization’s values, engages in effective planning to respond to the needs of children, and acts as wise stewards of the organization’s resources.

In the last three years, CASA has experienced exponential operational growth, now operating three separate programs serving children in the foster care system. During this time of progress and change, the Board of Trustees has three openings for volunteer members.

Specifically, the organization is seeking people who meet one or more of the following criteria:

• Entrepreneurial business people and community members eager to engage their networks and contribute time and energy toward ensuring the well-being of children in need
• Leaders at agencies in higher education and vocational education are interested in strengthening program partnerships with us and the families we serve
• Professionals in media, PR, marketing, communications, technology, finance, and project management, willing to lend expertise to increase organizational awareness and support
• Primary care and public health professionals, as well as leaders in health associations with passion for protecting children at risk of abuse and neglect

The CASA Board of Trustees are required to:

• Have a strongly held commitment to help provide safe and permanent homes for all children
• Attend monthly board meetings (virtually and in person)
• Actively serve on and contribute to one of our committees: Finance/Strategic Planning, Fund Development, Marketing & PR, Governance
• Advocate for the organizational needs of CASA in the community and among colleagues and peers
• Learn more about the field of child welfare as well as nonprofit governance
• Make a personal, charitable contribution to CASA, to the best of their ability

If you want to actively become involved in a cause that will become one of the most worthwhile causes you will associate yourself with throughout your life, please contact us. Board members must commit to attending meetings on the 4th Wednesday of the month and pass a comprehensive background check.