COURT HOUSE – Six Cape May County residents were recently sworn in as Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers at City Hall in Somers Point, N.J. The swearing-in ceremony capped 30 hours of classroom instruction in child advocacy including an overview of the child protection system, child health and well being and writing court reports. As CASA volunteers, they 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.
The new six Cape May County CASA volunteer graduates are: George Dudzek and Lynda Spear of Ocean View; Letty Fitzpatrick of Cape May Court House; Eileen Short of Cape May; and Jody Vaughn and Roy Zehner of Marmora.
“It’s great to see so many community members step fourth and make a commitment to speak up for abused and neglected children,” said CASA Executive Director Angie Waters. “These CASA volunteers will help us serve the more than 700 children who live in foster care in Atlantic and Cape May Counties annually. We are thrilled to have them join CASA’s current family of 162 CASA Volunteers. Our volunteers are the heart of our organization and each one brings a distinct talent that really benefits the children we serve,” said 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 March 15 at noon and 6 p.m. at the CASA Office in Somers Point to learn more about volunteering with CASA.
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.
Volunteering for CASA is a rewarding experience says Volunteer Advocate Judy from Mays Landing, N.J., “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.”
For more information about CASA visit www.AtlanticCapeCASA.org. CASA is a United Way Partner Agency.
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