Advocating for Youth in New York City Foster Care
Ensuring that young people involved in the NYC child welfare system have their needs met and rights protected while children in foster care are moved quickly into safe and stable homes.
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Who We Are
CASA-NYC’s mission is to ensure that young people involved in the NYC child welfare system have their needs met and rights protected, and that children in foster care are moved quickly into safe, stable, nurturing and permanent homes – with their families of origin whenever possible. Family Court Judges assign CASA to assist with the most complex cases. We work diligently to provide individualized attention to each child, ensuring their needs are addressed and helping them navigate the maze of the NYC foster care system. CASA-NYC is a volunteer-based, not-for-profit organization, and a member in good standing of the National CASA Association.
Serving more than 1,000 of the approximately 10,000 children in New York City
CASA NYC serves more than 1,000 of the approximately 10,000 children and youth in foster care in NYC annually.
How our work is making an impact
What drives us
Our Values
Child Safety & Well-Being
The safety of the children we serve is our top priority. Their physical, emotional, and developmental well-being drives every aspect of our work.
Efficacy
We are reliable, resourceful, and relentless problem solvers and work with a sense of urgency on behalf of the children and youth we serve.
Collaboration
We work to engage and partner with all people and organizations who play an important role in the life of the child or youth we serve, while identifying every available support.
Equity & Anti-Racism
Because structural racism is a primary force underlying family instability and child welfare system involvement, we strive to be an actively anti-racist organization and continuously advocate for equity for the children and families we serve.
Justice
We advocate to ensure that children and youth involved in the child welfare system, and their parents, are treated fairly and equitably at every stage of the process, have their rights protected, and receive the services and support to which they are entitled.
Family Stability
Families who have experienced trauma and the tragedy of separation can heal when treated with dignity and respect. We facilitate reunification between children and their parents whenever safely possible or we facilitate permanency with other relatives or adoptive family.
Featured Event
CASA NYC's 5th Annual Fall Luncheon
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
Noon to 2:00pm
538 Park Avenue, New York, NY
CASA plays a crucial role in assisting New York City's overburdened Family Court to meet the needs of the city's most vulnerable children.
Volunteer Highlight
Special Call for Volunteers in Staten Island
Do you live, work, or have significant familiarity with Staten Island? CASA-NYC needs your help! Learn more about becoming a volunteer Advocate.
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