Since 1986, Sarpy County CASA has been advocating for children in the Nebraska’s foster care system. CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocate. Dedicated CASA volunteers are appointed by the Juvenile Court to ensure that the needs and best interests of each CASA’s assigned child or sibling group are met.

Each year in the U.S., more than 3 million children enter the foster care system due to abuse and/or neglect. In Sarpy County alone, more than 400 children are entangled in the foster care system. Many of these children become trapped in a revolving door of foster parents, caseworkers, attorneys and judges.

We believe every foster child deserves a CASA. While our program includes over 100 volunteers, dozens of children still wait for a CASA volunteer.

This year 81 children and their happy little toes started school on the right foot thanks to very generous sponsors. Learn more…

In 2023, Sarpy County CASA served 178 children with 85 volunteers. Learn about our champions, our impact and our story in our 2023 Annual Report.

We are greatful to our sponsors of the 2024 Kicks for Kids. We were able to provide new shoes for 81 children. You can make a positive difference for the children we serve too. Please consider stepping up by volunteering as a CASA, arranging for us to speak to your organization, or making a donation.

A CASA evaluates a child’s situation by developing a relationship with them offering support, a listening ear and consistency to a child entangled in a system that tends to offer a child anything but consistency. They speak to important individuals in the child’s life, including foster parents, biological parents, therapists and teachers. Once this information is gathered, the CASA then prepares reports for the court which includes recommendations in the best interest of the child. These trained volunteers make a huge difference.