CASA for Children of Essex County
Marla Higginbotham is the Executive Director at CASA for Children of Essex County since January 2020, previously holding the same position at CASA of Union County. Prior to their role at CASA, Marla worked as the Senior Director of Operations and Foundation Relations at Jersey Cares. Marla holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of Cincinnati College of Law and a Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Studies and Political Science with a sub-field in American Government from Northwestern University. Marla completed their high school education at Hathaway Brown School.
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CASA for Children of Essex County
CASA for Children of Essex County is an independent court-authorized non-profit organization which works through professionally trained community volunteers to promote the welfare of children in Essex County, NJ who have been removed from their homes due to abuse, neglect or abandonment. CASA serves a a foster child's voice in court working to insure that needed services and assistance are made available while helping to move the child to a safe and permanent home. CASA empowers everyday citizens as court appointed officers of the Court. Their involvement in the life of a child in foster care makes a direct impact now and perhaps for generations to come.