Volunteer Your Time to Change a Child's Life
Nobody longs for a safe and loving family more than a child in foster care. As a CASA volunteer, you are empowered by the courts to help make this dream a reality. You will be the one consistent adult in these children’s lives, vigilantly fighting for and protecting their fundamental right to be treated with the dignity and respect every child deserves. You will not only bring positive change to the lives of these vulnerable children, but also their children and generations to come. And in doing so, you will enrich your life as well. Click here to contact us!
CASA in Nebraska
- In 2011, 561 CASA volunteers advocated for 1,267 of Nebraska's abused and neglected children.
- On June 30, 2012, 1,425 children were on a waiting list for CASA services.
- The average annual CASA program cost per child served is $1,140.
- The average annual CASA program cost per volunteer is $2,696 (for recruitment, training, supervision, and continuing education).
- 22 local CASA programs are currently serving 36 counties in Nebraska.
- CASA has been in Nebraska for over 25 years.
CASA Partners
The United States Department of Justice has supported CASA advocacy since 1985 through its Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP). CASA programs enjoy broad, bipartisan support in the US Congress. Through the Victims of Child Abuse Act, Congress authorizes funding to increase the number of CASA volunteers available to victims of child abuse or neglect. Learn more
National CASA Podcast
In this series of interviews we provide updates from National CASA, alert you to legislative action, and share experiences from program staff, volunteers and the youth we serve. In addition, you will gain important staff and volunteer skills to help you advocate for abused and neglected children. Click here
