About Us
Our Mission Statement
CASA of Middlesex County is a non-profit organization committed to advocating for the best interests of at risk children in out-of-home placement who are the victims of abuse and neglect. The CASA volunteer serves as the child’s voice in court and is committed to moving the child toward a safe and permanent home.
Our History
The CASA mission was first established in 1977 in Seattle, Washington, by a family court judge. Shortly after this, CASA programs began to emerge throughout the United States, and, in 1990, CASA became recognized as a national program with the passing of the Victims of Child Abuse Act. Then, in 1998, Court Rule 5:8C was adopted in New Jersey that sanctioned the appointment of a CASA volunteer to any case where the welfare of a child was an issue. With the support of CASA programs, leaders of the Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS), the court system, and community members, CASA of New Jersey was established to oversee a network of CASA programs in New Jersey in 2000. And then, finally, in 2006, CASA of Middlesex County was established to serve the children of Middlesex County.