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Congratulations to our newest CASA advocates!

Congratulations to the November 2017 class of CASA for Children of Essex County advocates!

CASA for Children of Essex County is excited to announce the newest CASA volunteer advocates! These nine men and women were sworn in on December 12, 2017 have completed 30 hours of training in preparation to advocate for the best interest of Essex County's foster children in the court system. CASA for Children of Essex County is incredibly grateful for their commitment to give every child in Essex County a voice.

If you are interested in learning how you can join this outstanding community, visit www.tinyurl.com/CASAEssex or email Jess at jearl@casaessex.org

Pictured from left: David Waldock - West Orange, NJ; Emilie Stewart - Caldwell, NJ; Magaly Denis-Roman - Maplewood, NJ; Kathleen Russell - Nutley, NJ; Pat Seale - Bloomfield, NJ; Pamela Goldstein - Montclair, NJ; Nancy Shea - Florham Park, NJ; Becki Hirsch - Montclair, NJ ; Sumana Rangachar - Montclair, NJ

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