Tag: CASA of Middlesex County
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Brunch to benefit children in foster care
To help give more Middlesex County foster children a caring adult to look out for their best interests, CASA of Middlesex County will host its annual brunch from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. May 7 at Steakhouse 85, 85 Church St., New Brunswick. The event will feature a brunch, champagne toasts, a silent auction and the chance to…
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Brunch will recognize volunteers in the foster care system
Only about one quarter of Middlesex County children in foster care have someone solely dedicated to looking out for their best interests. Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) are trained, dedicated volunteers who work on the front lines with the courts, the schools, healthcare providers and social and protective services to make sure each child gets the…
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Volunteers needed to advocate for children
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Middlesex County has current openings for volunteers to advocate for children from Middlesex County who have experienced abuse or neglect. CASA volunteers are appointed by a judge to speak for a child’s best interests. They meet with the child and research the child’s circumstances with the goal of securing…
