Mailing address: 2610 14th
Street, Columbus NE 68601
Phone: 402-563-4944
The Casa Office is located at 1465 27th Avenue, Columbus, Nebraska.
Casa stands for Court Appointed Special Advocates - trained volunteers from the community who are appointed by a judge to advocate on a one-to-one basis for a child who has been a victim of abuse or neglect.
Casa volunteers are ordinary citizens who are committed to the concept that every child has the right to a safe and permanent home. after undergoing a certified training course, volunteers:
After exploring the history of an individual child, a CASA volunteers makes recommendations to the judge regarding the child's best interests. Unlike other players in the judicial process, CASA volunteers remain assigned to a child for the life of a case. Sometimes, CASA volunteers are the only consistent presence in a child's life during a confusing and tumultuous time.
To Volunteer in Nebraska call 1-800-788-4772 Nebraska Casa Association. Or to learn more locally please visit www.casaconnectionne.com.