Become a CASA Volunteer

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ORGANIZATION: Court Appointed Special Advocates of Morris and Sussex Counties, Inc.

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You can change the life of a vulnerable child in the foster care system. CASA Volunteers are individuals, just like you, who rise to the extraordinary and speak up for children who have been removed from their homes or are under court supervision due to abuse, neglect, or abandonment. CASA Volunteers are appointed by a Family Court Judge and represent the best interest of the child.

Qualifications of a CASA

• Interest in children, their rights, and special needs
• Minimum age of 21
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Ability to pass state and federal background checks and a Child Abuse Registry Information (CARI) check
• Have 4 favorable references from sources other than relatives

CASA Volunteers must attend an information session before enrolling in the training program. More more information and to sign up for a session, please visit www.casamsc.org.