Each year in New Jersey, approximately 12,000 abused and neglected children are removed from their homes and living in out-of-home placements (including foster homes, residential treatment facilities, shelter, and hospitals).  Bergen County is home to 452 of these children.

The Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program ensures that these children -- victims of physical abuse, sexual abuse, psychological torment, or abandonment -- have a voice in the court proceedings that determine their fates.

There are over 900 CASA programs throughout the United States, some of which have been in existence for over twenty years.  Bergen County CASA (BCCASA) was incorporated in February, 2003 and the office opened in August 2003.  

BCCASA is affiliated with both National CASA and CASA of NJ.

To learn more about CASA directly from the children who have benefited from having a CASA volunteer involved in their lives, please watch our 6 minute "Making a Lifelong Difference" video here.

 Two great ways to support CASA

Jay Gaunt's CD Release party and CASA fundraiser November 23rd from 5-9pm at Mexicali Blues, Teaneck, NJ. 

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CASA Bowl 2008 - December 6, 2008 from 11-3 at Wallington Lanes. 

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 For more information on either of these great events,

call the CASA office 201-843-6700

If you would like to make a tax-deductible contribution to Bergen County CASA, please visit our donation page.

Cold Case star Danny Pino visits with foster youth from the Los Angeles Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program. Click http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQmvgYe46I4here

CSI Helps to Change Children's Lives:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWQsXx0wUGk