Nebraska Casa Association
About Nebraska Casa Association
In Nebraska, a CASA volunteer can be the steady adult a child in foster care has been waiting for. Nebraska CASA Association recruits, screens, trains, and supports those volunteers so they can speak in court for abused and neglected children, while also helping local CASA programs across the state do their work well. For donors, the appeal is straightforward: your support helps keep that statewide network running, from volunteer training to public awareness to the coordination local programs rely on.
Nebraska CASA does more than support volunteers one case at a time, it helps keep 21 local programs connected across 56 counties. That means a child’s advocate is backed by a statewide system, not left to figure it out alone.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Court Appointed Special Advocate volunteer advocacy
Trained volunteers are appointed by judges to speak in court for the best interests, safety, and well-being of abused and neglected children in foster care.
Volunteer recruitment, screening, training, and support
The association recruits, screens, trains, and supports citizen-volunteers, including pre-service training and ongoing in-service education.
Assistance to local CASA programs
The association provides help to local CASA programs in new program development, training, and public awareness.
Older youth resources
Resources are provided for children aging out of foster care and youth in the 14 to 26-year-old range.
About this work
In their own words — what they do, who it reaches, and what your dollars actually fund.
Mission
The Nebraska CASA Association partners with local CASA programs to recruit and train volunteers who speak in court for the safety and well-being of abused and neglected children.
Who they serve
Abused and neglected children and youth in foster care in Nebraska, especially those who need a CASA volunteer advocate.
Their impact
- 809 Nebraskans volunteered as advocates in the last year
- 1,876 Nebraska children had a CASA volunteer in the last year
- 1,936 children served
- 31,019 volunteer hours
- 235,020 volunteer miles
- 21 local CASA programs currently serve 56 counties
- The association assisted 21 local CASA programs, including over 1,000 children
How your donation helps
- Recruit, screen, train, and support CASA volunteers
- Help provide a CASA volunteer for Nebraska children who still need one
- Support local CASA programs, including new program development, training, and public awareness
- Support conference scholarships and volunteer training opportunities
Our story
Nebraska CASA Association received nonprofit status in 1998 to partner with local CASA programs in recruiting and training volunteers who speak in court for abused and neglected children. Since then, it has grown into a statewide network supporting local programs across Nebraska.
Need help?
How someone in need can access Nebraska Casa Association’s services.
Children are served when a judge appoints a CASA volunteer through a local CASA program. The volunteer then meets with the child, gathers information from the people involved in the case, writes court reports, and stays with the child until the case is resolved.
In their words
Our mission is simple, join us for impact.
Every child deserves to be seen, heard, and protected.
The power to guide a child towards permanency rests within our community.
Events
Nebraska CASA Statewide Conference
annualA statewide gathering for CASA volunteers, staff, board members, judges, attorneys, child welfare professionals, and partners, with training sessions, networking, and conference scholarships.
Monthly virtual information session
monthlyA monthly online session where prospective volunteers can learn what it means to be a CASA Advocate.
Annual Chalk Art Contest
annualA chalk art contest that helps spread the word about CASA advocacy for children and youth in foster care.
Ways to help
Concrete needs and volunteer roles Nebraska Casa Association has shared.
Current needs
- CASA volunteers for the 1,300 abused and neglected children in Nebraska who still need one
Volunteer opportunities
- Become a CASA volunteer advocate for a child in foster care
- Attend a monthly virtual information session to learn about becoming a CASA volunteer
Recognition & press
Press & mentions
Partners & funders
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
What does a CASA volunteer do?
A CASA volunteer is appointed by a judge, meets with the child regularly, gathers information from family members and professionals, writes court reports, and speaks in court for the child’s best interests.
How much training does a CASA volunteer receive?
Volunteers complete at least 30 hours of pre-service training and 12 hours of yearly in-service training, plus court observation and ongoing education.
How much time does a CASA volunteer usually spend on a case?
Cases often last one to two years, and volunteers typically spend about 10 hours a month on a case.
Where does Nebraska CASA work?
Nebraska CASA supports 21 local CASA programs serving 56 counties across Nebraska.
Similar nonprofits
Other child abuse prevention nonprofits in NE.