Ocean County CASA

Today we commemorate and recognize Juneteenth - Freedom Day - the day in 1865 when the last enslaved Black Americans were finally informed of their freedom, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation.

At CASA, our mission is rooted in equity, empowerment, and systemic change. Juneteenth is not just a historical milestone, it’s a reminder of the work that still lies ahead to achieve true freedom and justice for all. We honor the legacy of resilience and resistance that this day represents. And we recommit ourselves to building a future where opportunity isn’t delayed, and justice isn’t selective.

Share the volunteer experience together! Become a CASA Co-Team!

Go through the application and training together. You'll work on your first CASA case together, advocating for an abused and neglected foster child. In the end, you'll support each other while making a significant difference for a foster youth right here in Ocean County.

Learn more today at CASAofOceanCounty.org/volunteer!

Listening without agenda and building trust and strong relationships are key to so many things in life but absolutely crucial for children who are living in foster care. That's why CASA is so important. That's what our volunteers do - they listen.

Just a reminder about the importance of CASA and our CASA volunteers. 💙

Sign up to become a CASA volunteer today here at CASA of Ocean County: https://nj-ocean.evintosolutions.com/volunteerapplication. We'll give you the training you need to help make a significant difference in the lives children who have been abused and neglected.

This is why CASA is so important to our Ocean County community. You see, we don't just want youth in foster care to survive, we want them to thrive! Let's keep working for those children who do not have a voice to help give them a better future.

Children who are navigating their way through the foster care system may have special education needs, but may not always receive appropriate services within the schools. CASA volunteers can assist with connecting children and families to resources, so children and youth feel prepared for school. It's a huge part of what our CASA volunteers do.

Reunified families that restore children and youth to their family of origin are an inspiration, because they have overcome difficulties and are equipped with tools to address future challenges. That's why here at CASA we recognize National Reunification Month every single year in June.

Some moments change a child’s life, not because they’re big, but because someone cared enough to be there.

That’s what CASA volunteers do. They show up when a child is navigating foster care, court dates, and uncertainty. They listen. They ask questions. They speak up. And in doing so, they help make sure a child is safe, supported, and seen. They Change a Child's Story. Learn more about becoming a CASA today at CASAofOceanCounty.org.

Strong communities are built when we invest in our children, and CASA volunteers make that investment possible every single day. 💙

Shoutout to anyone who is putting in the work to break generational cycles. 💙