Resources for Working a Case
- Volunteer Case Procedure Checklist
- Best Practice Protocol for Contacting Parties in a Case
- Court Etiquette and Expectations
- Resource Parent Tip Sheet for Court
- Children In Court Docket Explanation
- NJ Children in Court Timeline
- Local Resources Commonly Used
- Volunteer Policy and Procedures for CASA of Atlantic and Cape May Counties
- Language Translation Resources
-Getting Started-Advocate Interview Guide
-Understanding Behavior and Using Language
-Children in Court Operations Manual - New Jersey Superior Court
-Community Engagement Resources
Resources for Older Youth
- COVID-19 Fact Sheet for Grandfamilies and Multigenerational Families
- Low or No Cost Technology Options for Virtual Participation and Contact
- Making an Emergency Plan with Transition Age Youth in Foster Care
- Supporting Adolescents and Young Adults in Foster Care During the COVID 19 Pandemic
- COVID-19 Response for Students Who are Homeless or With Experience in Foster Care
- Additional Resources for Older Youth During COVID-19
- Getting Started Addendum - Older Youth
Independent Study for In-Service Training
Traliant Online Training – NEW Courses Now Available!
Have you checked out all of the new online training courses that CASA of New Jersey has launched for CASA Volunteer Advocates? If you haven’t, what are you waiting for? The one-hour online training opportunity is a great way to enhance your advocacy and reach the goal of 12 hours of in-service training annually. This training does not have to be completed in one session and you can logout and resume at your convenience. Please ask your Program Coordinator for login information.
Resources for Health, Mental Health, Domestic Violence and Child Welfare
NJ Child Abuse Hotline: Be alert and keep an eye out for signs of abuse and neglect, even more than usual, because abuse and neglect have been shown to increase during times of crisis/natural disasters. If you suspect child abuse and/or neglect, call the NJ Child Abuse Hotline at 1-877-NJ ABUSE as soon as possible and alert your Program Coordinator.
New Jersey Domestic Violence Hotline: Can be reached at 1 (800) 572-SAFE (7233) 24 hours a day/7 days a week. The New Jersey Domestic Violence Hotline provides confidential access to domestic violence information and services, including crisis intervention, referral, and advocacy. Bilingual and accessible to the deaf and hearing impaired.
New Jersey Department of Health - Learn what precautions you can take about the Coronavirus. Call the NJ Coronavirus & Poison Center Hotline at 1-800-222-1222 or 1-800-962-1253 if using an out-of-state phone line. Trained healthcare professionals are standing by to answer your call 24/7 or visit www.nj.gov/health.
Mobile Response and Stabilization Services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to help children and youth who are experiencing emotional or behavioral crises. The services help defuse an immediate crisis, keep children and their families safe, and maintain the children in their own homes or current living situation. To access services call 1-877- 652-7624.
- The Crisis Kit by Positive Psychology
- Bipolar Disorder in Children
Additional Community Resources
Keep America Connected: Companies including Verizon, Comcast, and Altice have pledged to keep internet online for customers who cannot pay their internet bills, as well as waive late billing fees and open Wi-Fi hot spots. More information here.
Free and Reduced Meal Services: Most school districts are providing grab-and-go breakfast and lunch packs to students that are eligible for free and reduced lunch. You can find specific and up-to-date information on distribution dates and times on each district’s website. Atlantic County School Districts or Cape May County School Districts.
- Housing and Rental Assistance and Mortgage Relief is Available to New Jerseyans
