Fostering Change Podcast | Episode 255 | Tracey Heisler
October 7, 2025
Fostering Change Podcast | Episode 255 | Tracey Heisler
This week on Fostering Change, host Rob Scheer welcomes Tracey Heisler, Executive Director of CASA of Somerset, Hunterdon, and Warren Counties (CASA SHaW) in New Jersey.
CASA—Court Appointed Special Advocates—ensures that children in the child welfare system have a voice in the courtroom and access to the support they need to thrive.
With nearly two decades of leadership at CASA SHaW, Tracey shares:
- How CASA changes lives: “Kids with a CASA do better in school, get services faster, and have someone in their corner when everyone else changes.”
- The danger of funding cuts that could silence advocacy for vulnerable children.
- The critical role of volunteers and how you can step up to be that one stable, consistent advocate.
- Tracey’s personal journey from foster parent to nonprofit leader—and what it’s taught her about resilience and compassion.
Her message is clear: Advocacy isn’t optional—it’s essential. And CASA’s fight today is every child’s fight.
Learn more about CASA SHaW and how to get involved:
Website: www.casashaw.org
Email: info@casashaw.org
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