Mar 15, 2026 | News, Important Resources, About Bergen CASA
What does the price of gas have to do with child welfare? More than we might think. A study by McLaughlin (2017) found that for every $1 increase in the price of gas in a state with 100,000 children, there are an estimated 642 additional child maltreatment referrals....Mar 1, 2026 | News, Important Resources, About Bergen CASA
I read a recent NJ.com article about foster youth in New Jersey sleeping in motels and office buildings because there are not enough placements available. It is devastating. And for those of us who work alongside these children, it feels painfully familiar. The people...Mar 1, 2026 | News, Important Resources, About Bergen CASA
Some stories stay with you long after the courtroom empties. This is one of them. Bergen County recently witnessed the official beginning of something extraordinary: six brothers, ranging from 6 to 16 years old, becoming a forever family. Six boys. Six personalities....Feb 11, 2026 | News, Important Resources, About Bergen CASA
Today, the seams in my socks hurt. They have never bothered me before. Not once. But today, every time I walk from my desk to the kitchen and back again, I feel them — a small ridge pressing against my toes. Such a tiny thing. And yet I cannot stop thinking about it....Feb 10, 2026 | News, About Bergen CASA
CASA work is messy. It’s unpredictable. It doesn’t come with a neat, tidy formula. But it is deeply human. Every day, our Advocates show up for children—meeting them where they are, adapting, learning, and becoming exactly what each child needs. That’s why CASA is so...Feb 10, 2026 | News, About Bergen CASA
When I first heard about CASA, I thought, “Okay, another acronym… but what does it actually mean?” CASA stands for Court-Appointed Special Advocates. Sounds pretty official, right? But here’s the part that really matters: CASA volunteers are trained community members...
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