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Resources for Working a Case
- Volunteer Case Procedure Checklist
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- Best Practice Protocol for Contacting Parties in a Case
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- Court Etiquette and Expectations
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- Resource Parent Tip Sheet for Court
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- Children In Court Docket Explanation
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- NJ Children in Court Timeline
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- Local Resources Commonly Used
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- Volunteer Policy and Procedures for CASA of
Atlantic and Cape May Counties
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- Language Translation Resources
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- Getting Started-Advocate Interview Guide
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- Understanding Behavior and Using Language
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- Children in Court Operations Manual - New Jersey Superior Court
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​- Community Engagement Resources
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Resources for Older Youth
- For a comprehensive list of resources: NJ Youth Resource Spot: https://www.nj.gov/njyrs/
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- Embrella Scholarship Resources: https://www.embrella.org/scholarship/
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- GiveBack Scholarship: https://www.giveback.ngo/
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- PACES: https://acendahealth.org/programs/paces/
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- Project TEACH for pregnant/parenting teens: https://www.nj.gov/dcf/families/educational/teach/
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- Covenant House Youth Shelter: https://www.covenanthouse.org/
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- DCF LGBTQIA+ Resource List: https://www.nj.gov/dcf/adolescent/lgbtqi/
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- One Stop Career Centers: https://www.nj.gov/labor/career-services/contact-us/one-stops/​​​​​​​
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.
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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.
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PerformCare: Mobile Response and Stabilization Services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to help children and youth 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 situations. To access services call 1-877- 652-7624.
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211: NJ 211 is a trusted resource for connecting individuals and families with vital community services. As New Jersey's comprehensive information and referral organization, they are dedicated to helping residents navigate life’s challenges, from housing and food assistance to healthcare and disaster support.