CASA | New York

CASA-NYC is a volunteer-driven nonprofit dedicated to supporting children and youth involved in New York City’s child welfare system. Their work spans across all five boroughs to ensure that young people in foster care have their needs met, rights protected, and are moved quickly into safe, stable, nurturing, and permanent homes, preferably with their families of origin whenever possible. CASA’s staff includes licensed social workers and attorneys who help families navigate the complex child welfare and court systems. They also train recruit, and support hundreds of volunteer advocates who provide child-centered advocacy through a social justice lens. The organization serves approximately 1,100 young people each year, though many more need support. Their work is grounded in core values including child safety, family stability, justice, efficacy, collaboration, and a commitment to anti-racism and equity.