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Children’s Aid and Family Services is one of northern New Jersey’s leading nonprofit providers of services that protect and support vulnerable children, adults and families. As an agency, we are focused on meeting ever-evolving social needs by expanding our programs to help members of the community live their best lives.

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) are community volunteers who stand up and speak out to help abused and neglected children. Our mission is to be a strong voice for the best interests of vulnerable children who have been removed from their homes or are under court supervision due to abuse, neglect, or abandonment.

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs).  CASA of Essex County promotes the welfare of children who have been removed from their homes due to abuse, neglect, or abandonment by providing a safety net of support, advocacy, and mentorship.

The Mission of Roots & Wings is to provide safe housing, emotional support, life skills, and educational opportunities for youth aging out of foster care; empowering them to rise toward their greatest potential.

The New Jersey Department of Children and Families is the state’s first Cabinet-level agency devoted exclusively to serving and supporting at-risk children and families. 

NJ ARCH is a State-Funded service that provides support to all members of the adoption constellation.*  Our goal is to direct people to appropriate adoption services in New Jersey.