2026-05-14T08:54:31-07:00 2025-06-30 223849589 MCINTEE FUSARO DEL CORRAL LLC 277 FAIRFIELD RD STE 300 FAIRFIELD NJ 07004 990 2024-07-01 222745450 CASA FOR CHILDREN OF ESSEX COUNTY INC CASA 8627544681 212 WASHINGTON STREET 912 NEWARK NJ 07102 MARLA HIGGINBOTHAM Executive Dir. 2026-05-14 true true ISABEL DEL CORRAL CPA P01298880 9738820300 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z MARLA HIGGINBOTHAM 212 WASHINGTON STREET 912 NEWARK NJ 07102 1418997 false X WWW.CASAESSEX.ORG X 1986 NJ TRAIN AND EMPOWER COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS TO ADVOCATE IN AND OUT OF COURT FOR THE WELFARE OF CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THEIR HOMES AND PLACED IN FOSTER CARE BECAUSE OF ABUSE AND NEGLECT. 13 13 16 158 0 932303 993934 0 85082 113867 9385 69769 1026770 1177570 0 0 807609 895216 0 67168 230418 327906 1038027 1223122 -11257 -45552 1632753 1609180 48051 47361 1584702 1561819 RECRUIT, TRAIN AND SUPERVISE VOLUNTEERS TO ADVOCATE FOR ABUSED, NEGLECTED AND ABANDONED CHILDREN PLACED IN FOSTER HOMES. CASA VOLUNTEERS ENSURE CHILDREN'S BEST INTERESTS REMAIN THE PRIORITY AND THEIR NEEDS MET WHILE WORKING TO ESTABLISH A SAFE, STABLE AND PERMANENT HOME. false false 1032206 THE ORGANIZATION SERVES ALL 22 MUNICIPALITIES IN ESSEX COUNTY, ADVOCATING FOR THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN FROM BIRTH TO AGE 21 REMOVED FROM HOME DUE TO ABUSE AND/OR NEGLECT AND PLACED IN FOSTER HOMES OR RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES. AFTER COMPLETION OF A RIGOROUS 30-HOUR CURRICULUM, CASA VOLUNTEERS ARE SWORN IN BY A FAMILY JUDGE AND NAMED TO A CASE BY COURT ORDER. IN ADDITION TO FORMING A CONSISTENT RELATIONSHIP WITH THE CHILD, CASA VOLUNTEERS GATHER INSIGHT FROM SERVICE PROVIDERS, SCHOOLS, HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS, AND FOSTER FAMILIES TO ADVOCATE FOR INFORMED DECISIONS THAT SUPPORT THE CHILDS SAFETY, STABILITY, AND LONG-TERM SUCCESS.DURING FISCAL YEAR 2025, CASA FOR CHILDREN OF ESSEX COUNTY STRENGTHENED ITS ADVOCACY AND SERVICE MODEL FOR YOUTH INVOLVED IN THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM WHILE MARKING THE ORGANIZATIONS 40TH ANNIVERSARYAN IMPORTANT MILESTONE REFLECTING FOUR DECADES OF COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP AND CHILD-CENTERED ADVOCACY.OVER THE COURSE OF THE YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION SERVED 332 CHILDREN AND UTILIZED THE SERVICE OF 155 VOLUNTEERS WHO DONATED 10,819 HOURS OF TIME TO FULFILL THE MISSION. PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES PRESENTED HERE DO NOT INCLUDE $400,002 IN DONATED VOLUNTEER SERVICES, AN ESTIMATE BASED ON NEW JERSEYS VOLUNTEER HOURLY VALUE AS DETERMINED BY INDEPENDENT SECTOR, WHICH CALCULATES THE VALUE OF A VOLUNTEER HOUR AT $36.97.A MAJOR FOCUS OF THE YEAR WAS THE CONTINUED INTEGRATION OF TRAUMA-INFORMED ADVOCACY THROUGHOUT CASA ESSEXS VOLUNTEER AND STAFF TRAINING FRAMEWORK. BY EQUIPPING ADVOCATES WITH DEEPER KNOWLEDGE OF THE IMPACT OF TRAUMA ON CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND WELL-BEING, CASA ESSEX STRENGTHENED THE QUALITY OF ADVOCACY PROVIDED TO CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE. THIS APPROACH SUPPORTS MORE INDIVIDUALIZED RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE COURT, PROMOTES STABILITY IN PLACEMENTS AND SERVICES, AND ENSURES THAT THE VOICES AND EXPERIENCES OF YOUTH ARE MEANINGFULLY REFLECTED IN DECISION-MAKING.CASA ESSEX ALSO ENHANCED ITS COMMITMENT TO DATA-INFORMED PROGRAM MANAGEMENT BY REFINING OUTCOME TRACKING AND CASE DATA SYSTEMS. THESE IMPROVEMENTS STRENGTHEN THE ORGANIZATIONS ABILITY TO MEASURE PROGRAM EFFECTIVENESS, MONITOR YOUTH OUTCOMES, AND PROVIDE ADVOCATES AND STAFF WITH TIMELY INFORMATION THAT SUPPORTS EFFECTIVE ADVOCACY AND COORDINATED SERVICE DELIVERY.THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, CASA ESSEX CONTINUED TO WORK IN CLOSE PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ESSEX COUNTY JUDICIARY, THE NEW JERSEY CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM, AND A NETWORK OF COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS. THESE COLLABORATIONS HELP ENSURE THAT YOUTH SERVED THROUGH CASA RECEIVE COORDINATED ACCESS TO EDUCATIONAL, HEALTH, AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, WHILE ALSO STRENGTHENING SYSTEM-LEVEL ADVOCACY ON BEHALF OF CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE.AS CASA ESSEX COMMEMORATES ITS 40TH YEAR OF SERVICE, THE ORGANIZATION REMAINS FOCUSED ON SUSTAINING AND EXPANDING HIGH-QUALITY ADVOCACY SO THAT EVERY CHILD IN FOSTER CARE HAS A TRAINED VOLUNTEER ADVOCATE DEDICATED TO ENSURING THEIR SAFETY, STABILITY, AND OPPORTUNITY FOR A SUCCESSFUL FUTURE. 1032206 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false true true false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true 1 0 true 16 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false X 13 13 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false NJ X X MARLA HIGGINBOTHAM 8627544681 212 WASHINGTON STREET 912 NEWARK NJ 07102 MARLA HIGGINBOTHAM Executive Dir. 40.00 0.00 X 111729 0 0 DARREN WOOLFORD President 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 KIMBERLY MOORE Vice President 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 RACHEL SIMON Secretary 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 SUZANNE SKIPPER Treasurer 2.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 DEBRA CAPLAN Trustee 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 NEIL YARIS Trustee 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 KRISTI NICHOLES Trustee 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MICHAEL GOLDBERG Trustee 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 RYAN RICHMAN Trustee 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ERICA BARRETT Trustee 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 ED SCHWARZ Trustee 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 MICHAEL SLATER Trustee 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 STEVE MILLER Trustee 2.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 111729 1 false false false 0 591710 402224 114551 993934 0 76585 76585 0 0 0 229000 191718 37282 37282 37282 119478 49709 69769 0 0 0 1177570 37282 76585 0 0 0 0 111729 93853 12290 5586 0 660730 555013 72680 33037 0 60851 51114 6694 3043 61906 52001 6810 3095 0 0 17000 14280 1870 850 0 0 10910 10910 17362 17362 12096 12096 64207 53935 7063 3209 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1132 1019 68 45 20965 17611 2306 1048 PROGRAM SUPPLIES - IN-KIND 114551 114551 training and development 35287 35287 STORAGE 23859 20042 2624 1193 FUNDRAISING 3769 3769 6768 6138 433 197 1223122 1032206 123748 67168 93485 117191 4809 0 88282 60701 0 0 0 0 0 16099 16717 88084 88017 1199 67 1428879 1414504 0 0 0 0 1632753 1609180 48051 47361 48051 47361 X 1484702 1461819 100000 100000 1584702 1561819 1632753 1609180 -45552 22669 X false true X true false X 912278 705449 824053 934439 993934 4370153 0 0 912278 705449 824053 934439 993934 4370153 0 4370153 222268 53239 53272 55663 76585 461027 0 0 4831180 0.90460 0.90000 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 88084 88017 67 67 X 1797527 22669 558489 49709 630867 1166660 10910 10910 1177570 1820410 558489 49709 608198 1212212 10910 10910 1223122 Part X : FIN48 Footnote Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require management to evaluate uncertain tax positions taken by the Organization. The financial statements effects of a tax position are recognized when the position is more likely than not, based on the technical merits, to be sustained upon examination by the IRS. Management has analyzed the tax positions taken by the Organization and has concluded that as of June 30, 2025, there are no uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken. Other significant tax positions include its determination of whether any amounts are subject to unrelated business income tax (UBIT). Management has determined that the Organization was not subject to UBIT. The Organization has recognized no interest or penalties related to uncertain tax positions. The Organization is subject to routine audits by taxing jurisdictions; however, there are currently no audits for any tax periods in progress. Management believes it is no longer subject to federal and state income tax examinations for years prior to 2021. Part XI, Line 2d: Other revenue amounts included in F/S but not included on form 990 special events expenses $49709 Part XII, Line 2d: Other expenses and losses per audited F/S special events expenses $49709 X X X X X X X false GOLF OUTING 119478 119478 49709 119478 119478 49709 49709 69769 PROG SUPPLIES 114551 FMV false false false Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b THE PRESIDENT AND TREASURER OF THE BOARD REVIEW AND CIRCULATE A COPY OF FORM 990 TO THE EXECUTIVE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE, AND MEET WITH THE AUDITOR TO ADDRESS ANY QUESTIONS. AFTER REVIEW, A FINAL COPY IS CIRCULATED TO THE BOARD AND THE FORM IS FILED. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORMS ARE SENT TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF TO COMPLETE. THE FORMS ARE REVIEWED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 No documents available to the public.