Court House Resident Becomes Advocate for Foster Children

COURT HOUSE – Cape May Court House resident Carol MacFeat was one of the nine Atlantic and Cape May County residents sworn-in as CASA volunteers on Tues., Oct. 4 at the CASA office in Somers Point. A retired teacher, MacFeat brings with her over 30 years experience in special education to her new roll as a CASA Volunteer. As a volunteer, she will advocate on behalf of abused and neglected children and ensure that these children receive the best possible care while they are living in foster care.
“We are thrilled to have Carol join the CASA family of 162 CASA volunteers who serve children living in foster care in Atlantic and Cape May Counties. She brings a unique background to the position and her committement to these children is a benefit to the entire community,” said CASA Executive Director Angie Waters.
CASA encourages interested individuals to call (609) 601 7800 or visit www.AtlanticCapeCASA.org to download the forms and start the application process. Interested individuals should also attend a CASA’s Informational Session on Oct. 20 at 6 p.m. at the Court House Church of Christ in Cape May Court House or Nov. 10 at 12 or 6 p.m. at the CASA Office in Somers Point to learn more about volunteering with CASA. A new training session will begin Feb. 6.
About CASA:
Trained CASA Volunteer Advocates speak in family court on behalf of abused and neglected children in the foster care system and are dedicated to ensuring these children are placed in safe permanent homes as quickly as possible. In Atlantic and Cape May Counties, over 700 children are placed in foster care annually. Last year, CASA served 316 abused and neglected children with 162 Advocates and helped place 92 children in permanent homes. CASA is a United Way Partner Agency.
Volunteering for CASA is a rewarding experience:
“The CASA program addresses one of the most compelling problems of our society, narrows it to one small child and allows me to enter that life and make a difference,” says Volunteer Advocate Judy from Mays Landing, N.J.