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Recruits, screens, trains and supports volunteers to serve as a child's voice in court. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) are assigned by a juvenile court judge to advocate for a child, who is under the jurisdiction of the court due to abuse or neglect.
Recruits, trains and supports community volunteers who advocate for abused and neglected children in the Seward, Saline, Thayer, Jefferson, and Gage County court system.

CASAs maintain contact with the children during the entire court jurisdiction period. They work with attorneys, therapists, parents, foster parents, and all adults involved with the child; and get to know the child's needs and makes reports to the court, so a more informed decision can be made.

Provides a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA). A CASA volunteer is a trained community member who is appointed by the Juvenile Court Judge to represent the best interests of abused and neglected children who are brought before the court. A volunteer has three main roles

- To serve as fact finder for the judge (by handling only one or two cases, the volunteer has time to thoroughly explore the history of each case).

- To speak for the child in the courtroom, advocating for the child's best interests.

- To act as a "watchdog" for the child during the life of the case, ensuring that the case is brought to a swift and appropriate conclusion.

Offers trained volunteers who advocate for the best interests of children involved in the child welfare system. Volunteers advocate with the court to ensure each child's voice is heard, their needs are met, and they have a safe, permanent home.

Offers trained volunteers who advocate for the best interests of children involved in the child welfare system. Volunteers advocate with the court to ensure each child's voice is heard, their needs are met, and they have a safe, permanent home.

CASA offers trained adult volunteers assisting children who are going through the court system due to child abuse or neglect.

CASA volunteers maintain contact with the children for the duration of time they are involved in the juvenile justice system. Volunteers work with all case professionals involved in the children's case, including attorneys, therapists, foster parents, school officials, and biological parents. CASA volunteers become deeply rooted into the child's life to better understand the wants and needs of the child and to establish and report the best recommendations to give to the court, so a more informed decision can be made.

Recruits, screens, trains, and supports volunteers (Court Appointed Special Advocates) who are appointed by a juvenile court judge to advocate for a child, who is under the jurisdiction of the court due to abuse or neglect.

CASAs maintain contact with the children during the entire court jurisdiction period. Work with attorneys, therapists, parents, foster parents, and all adults involved with the child; and get to know the child's needs and makes reports to the court, so a more informed decision can be made.

Recruits, trains, and supports court approved community volunteers to advocate on behalf of abused and neglected children who are in the court system. CASA volunteers are appointed by a judge to provide consistency for the child and ensure that their special needs and best interests are represented in court.

Offers trained volunteers who advocate for the best interests of children involved in the child welfare system. Volunteers advocate with the court to ensure each child's voice is heard, their needs are met, and they have a safe, permanent home.

Offers trained volunteers who advocate for the best interests of children involved in the child welfare system. Volunteers advocate with the court to ensure each child's voice is heard, their needs are met, and they have a safe, permanent home.

Court appointed advocates for youth who have been abused, neglected, and usually placed in foster care.
Recruits, screens, trains and supports volunteers (Court Appointed Special Advocates) who are assigned by a juvenile court judge to advocate for a child, who is under the jurisdiction of the court due to abuse or neglect. Serves as the child's voice in court.

Recruits, trains, and supports court approved community volunteers to advocate on behalf of abused and neglected children who are in the court system. CASA volunteers are appointed by a judge to provide consistency for the child and ensure that their special needs and best interests are represented in court.

Recruits, screens, trains and supports volunteers (Court Appointed Special Advocates) who are assigned by a juvenile court judge to advocate for a child, who is under the jurisdiction of the court due to abuse or neglect.

Serves as the child's voice in court.

Recruits, trains and supports community volunteers who advocate on behalf of abused, neglected, truant or ungovernable children in the juvenile court system; court appointed advocacy for children.

Recruits, screens, trains and supports volunteers (Court Appointed Special Advocates) who are assigned by a juvenile court judge to advocate for a child, who is under the jurisdiction of the court due to abuse or neglect.

Training, empowering and inspiring volunteer advocates to improve the lives of abused and neglected children.

CASA volunteers maintain contact with the children for the duration of time they are involved in the juvenile justice system. Volunteers work with all case professionals involved in the children's case, including attorneys, therapists, foster parents, school officials, and biological parents. CASA volunteers become deeply rooted into the child's life to better understand the wants and needs of the child and to establish and report the best recommendations to give to the court, so a more informed decision can be made.

Offers trained volunteers appointed by a judge to speak for abused and neglected children via the court.

CASAs are committed to a child and their case until the child is placed in a safe and permanent home.

Offers trained volunteers who advocate for the best interests of children involved in the child welfare system. Volunteers advocate with the court to ensure each child's voice is heard, their needs are met, and they have a safe, permanent home.

Offers trained volunteers who advocate for the best interests of children involved in the child welfare system. Volunteers advocate with the court to ensure each child's voice is heard, their needs are met, and they have a safe, permanent home.

Training, empowering and inspiring volunteer advocates to improve the lives of abused and neglected children.

CASA volunteers maintain contact with the children for the duration of time they are involved in the juvenile justice system. Volunteers work with all case professionals involved in the children's case, including attorneys, therapists, foster parents, school officials, and biological parents. CASA volunteers become deeply rooted into the child's life to better understand the wants and needs of the child and to establish and report the best recommendations to give to the court, so a more informed decision can be made.
Recruit, screen, train and support volunteers who are assigned by a Juvenile Court judge to advocate for a child who is under the jurisdiction of the court due to abuse or neglect.

Volunteers advocate for the children during the entire court jurisdiction period. They work with therapist, parents, foster parents, and all adults involved with the child as well as visiting the child regularly.

Offers trained volunteers who advocate for the best interests of children involved in the child welfare system. Volunteers advocate with the court to ensure each child's voice is heard, their needs are met, and they have a safe, permanent home.

Provides comprehensive, trauma-focused services to child who have experienced abuse and neglect. Offers a supportive environment for the children and their families, and coordinates the investigation and intervention process to minimize trauma for the child. Advocates serve as a liaison between the child, family, and team of professionals. The advocate attends all court hearings, keeps the family informed regarding the status of the case, assists in ongoing necessary referrals, and assists in court preparation in the event the case proceeds to trial.

Recruits, trains, and manages Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers. These advocates represent the best interests of abused and neglected children within the Juvenile Court system. CASA volunteers are appointed to each case by the judge, and serve on the case until it is closed. The CASA volunteer can also handle probate cases.