How We Make A Difference
Children in crisis often face an uncertain future in an overburdened court system. Without a dedicated advocate, their needs can be overlooked, delaying their path to safety and stability.
CASA volunteers step in to be that voice. They work closely with children, families, and the courts to ensure each child's best interests are heard and prioritized, giving them a better chance at a secure and hopeful future.
In a typical year, more than 100 children in Aurora, Brule, Buffalo, Charles Mix, Davidson, Douglas, Hanson, Hutchinson, and McCook Counties go through the court system because their family is in crisis. Sometimes the children can live at home with their parents. More often, however, these children go to a foster home. Unfortunately, the system that is supposed to protect children is not always able to ensure that their basic needs and rights are protected.
There is a simple and effective solution: a CASA Volunteer. CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocate. A CASA is a trained advocate who works directly with all the parties to make sure that the best interests of the child are always front-and-center. A child who has a CASA volunteer has a better chance of a successful outcome.
CASA Volunteers are everyday citizens appointed by judges to advocate for the safety and wellbeing of children because of abuse and neglect. They stand up for these children and change their lives.
