CASA of Gage County

CASA for Gage County recruits and supports diverse community volunteers to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children in the court system, ensuring they have a voice in securing a safe and nurturing environment, while also educating the public to raise awareness about child abuse and neglect. Join us in making a difference in a child's life today.

CASA of Gage County has been serving kids in Gage County for 10 years. We are a member of the Nebraska CASA Association and the National CASA/GAL network. Our program has served over 50 children in the past 3 years with the help of 30+ trained volunteers. We work closely with local courts, DHHS, and schools to ensure comprehensive advocacy.
In July 2024, we launched Thrive Services, a mentoring and support initiative for low-risk youth on probation or transitioning out of the juvenile system. CASA of Gage County is also responding to increased regional needs by supporting youth in Jefferson, Thayer, and Saline counties.
Children involved in the foster care or juvenile court systems often experience multiple disruptions-placement instability, school changes, trauma, and unmet developmental needs. Gage County continues to see a rise in child welfare and juvenile cases, and referrals have increased steadily over the past 90 days. Without intervention, these children are at high risk for continued trauma, academic failure, and further system involvement. At this milestone event, we aim to raise funds to meet the real, everyday needs of children and families.

Testimonials

"As a CASA volunteer, I've seen firsthand the difference a consistent, caring adult can make in the life of a child who has experienced trauma. The kids we serve are navigating so much-family instability, school disruptions, court involvement-often with no one solely focused on their well-being. That's where CASA steps in."

"But despite our best efforts, we simply don't have the resources to meet the growing need, especially for youth in nearby counties like Jefferson and Saline, where no formal CASA programs currently exist. We're being called on to serve those children, too-because if we don't, no one will."