Volunteer with the Judiciary and help children in foster care

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hudson vicinage new jersey courtsJersey City (NJ)

Child, Family, and School Social Workers Courts

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About the role

Note: you must live or work in Hudson County, N.J. to participate in this program. If you live in another part of the state, there are other Judiciary volunteer opportunities for you! Please reach out to Jessica.Mickley@njcourts.gov for more information. * The Hudson Vicinage (part of the New Jersey Judiciary) is seeking volunteers to serve on its Child Placement Review (CPR) board. CPR board members monitor cases of children placed in foster care or residential placements by protective services to ensure that the placement serves the best interests of the child. Board members review case records and plans, interview interested parties, and make recommendations to the court. Members are appointed by the court for a provisional term of one year and could be reappointed for additional three-year terms. Prospective CPR members must undergo a screening process that includes an application, interview, fingerprinting and criminal background check. For more information about the program and the application process, contact Hudson Vicinage Volunteer Coordinator Jessica Mickley at Jessica.Mickley@njcourts.gov or 201-748-4400, ext. 60418. You can also visit here: https://www.njcourts.gov/public/overview-volunteer-services/cpr If you are ready to get started, complete your application here: https://www.njcourts.gov/sites/default/files/forms/10293_vol_appl.pdf Watch our video to learn more: Making a Difference

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