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CASA Of Elkhorn Valley amplifies the voices of abused or neglected children through a network of highly trained volunteers who advocate for their best interests and needs during court proceedings and beyond.

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What is CASA

Our mission is straightforward, we seek to create meaningful change. The Nebraska CASA Association is a network of 22 local programs in Nebraska, serving 55 counties. We recruit, screen, train, and support Court Appointed Special Advocates. These advocates are volunteers appointed by a judge to represent the best interests of these children.

CASA Of Elkhorn Valley volunteers are appointed to a case by a judge. The volunteer's goal is to provide a carefully researched background of the child to help the court make a sound decision about the child's future. Each home placement case is as unique as the child involved. The CASA volunteer researches the child's best interests, such as staying with his or her parents or guardians, being placed in foster care, or adoption. The CASA volunteer makes a recommendation on placement and follows through on the case until the child is safe in their home.

CASA of Elkhorn Valley volunteers are appointed to a case by a judge. The volunteer's goal is to provide a carefully researched background of the child to help the court make a sound decision about the child's future. Each home placement case is as unique as the child involved. The CASA volunteer researches the child's best interests, such as staying with his or her parents or guardians, being placed in foster care, or adoption. The CASA volunteer makes a recommendation on placement and follows through on the case until the child is safe in their home.

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Become a Volunteer

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Make a lasting difference in a child’s life by becoming a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) volunteer. As a CASA, you’ll be a powerful voice for children who have experienced abuse or neglect, ensuring their needs and best interests are heard in court and throughout the child welfare system.

Volunteers come from all walks of life, no special background is required, only compassion, commitment, and the desire to help children find safe, permanent homes. CASA provides comprehensive training and ongoing support every step of the way. Join us and stand up for a child who needs you most, because every child deserves a chance to thrive.

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CASA Shoe Drive Fundraiser

May 1st - July 1st, 2026

The community is invited to clean out their closet for a shoe drive to raise funds for CASA Of Elkhorn Valley. Donations of gently worn, used and new shoes will be accepted. The amount of money raised is determined by the total weight of the shoes collected.

All donated shoes will be redistributed to micro-enterprise partners through Funds2Orgs, a for profit social enterprise, and used in developing nations for impoverished people to start their own businesses.

Where:
CASA Of Elkhorn Valley Office - 115 N 5th St., O’Neill, NE
Chamber Of Commerce Office - 125 S 4th St., O’Neill, NE

Contact: Monica Huber - (402) 340-3185 - mhuber@elkhornvalleycasa.org

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