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...Feb 10, 2026 | About Bergen CASA, Important Resources, News
One of the questions I get asked most often is: “So, what exactly does a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) do?” And, to be totally honest, I’m still figuring out the best way to answer it. Not because the role is confusing—far from it—but because CASA work is...Feb 8, 2026 | News, About Bergen CASA, Important Resources
Unlike many parts of the child welfare system, CASA doesn’t follow a strict set of policies that dictate how we advocate in every case. In fact, we don’t have a step-by-step formula to follow. Each family, each child, is approached as unique, and that flexibility is...Feb 6, 2026 | About Bergen CASA, Important Resources, News
Not long ago, one of our Advocates met two eight-year-old boys living in foster care. It was her first time seeing them, and when she came back, she told me something that stopped me in my tracks. The boys told her, very matter-of-factly, that they didn’t want to go...Feb 5, 2026 | About Bergen CASA, Important Resources, News
To really understand why CASA is so important, it helps to know a little about the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCP&P) and what they do. DCP&P has a critical job. Their focus is on family preservation—keeping children with their parents...Oct 27, 2025 | About Bergen CASA, Important Resources, News
On Wednesday October 22, Bergen CASA hosted Embracing Independence Day, our annual event for foster youth to learn, connect, and have fun as they prepare for independence. Despite some last- minute venue challenges, the event at 2 Bergen County Plaza turned out to be...
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