Change A Child’s Story

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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Counties We Serve

Holt, Madison, Boyd, Knox, Wheeler, Garfield, Antelope, Stanton, and Pierce

What is CASA

Our mission is straightforward, we seek to create meaningful change. The Nebraska CASA Association is a network of 21 local programs in Nebraska, serving 56 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.

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.

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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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Upcoming Events

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Hocus Pocus Children Are The Focus

Date: Friday, October 30th, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Torpins Parking Lot

Join CASA of Elkhorn Valley on Oct. 30th from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM in the Torpins Parking Lot for our 2nd Annual Hocus Pocus Children Are The Focus event. Everyone is welcome!

Wear your favorite costume and join the fun! Pick up a free canvas trick-or-treat bag, fill it with candy, and enjoy freshly popped popcorn provided on-site by Stracke Realty!

We’re also hosting two exciting giveaways! Enter to win a $100 fuel card to a local gas station or a family membership to Lincoln Children’s Zoo! To earn an entry, simply bring two or more non-perishable food items, toiletries, baby care items, or pet food to donate to the Little Free Food Pantry. Enjoy the fun while giving back to our community!

Thank you to our event sponsors: Black Hills Energy and Stracke Realty

Checks can be mailed to our Holt County Office. Please make checks payable to CASA of Elkhorn Valley.

Donate to Elkhorn Valley CASA

Holt County Office:

115 N 5th St.
O’Neill, NE 69763

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Checks can be mailed to our Holt County Office. Please make checks payable to CASA of Elkhorn Valley.

Holt County Office:

115 N 5th St.
O’Neill, NE 69763

Our Donors & Partners

Black Hills Energy

Donor & Partner
DKG Nu Chapter

Donor
Holt County Economic Development

Partner & Grants
Norfolk Area United Way

Donor & Grants
O'Neill Chamber of Commerce

Partner
UNO Black Excellence

Partner & Donor
Country Bliss Flooring

Donor
Holt County Superintendents

Donor
KBRX

Partner
O'Neill Lions Club

Donor
Madison County Commissioner's

Donor
Northeast Community College

Student Health and Counseling & Donor
Rotary Club of O'Neill

Donor
Torpin's Rodeo Market

Donor
Stracke Land & Realty

Partner & Donor
Emme Sand and Gravel

Donor
Creative Advantages

Donor
Avera St. Anthony's Hospital

Donor
O'Neill Knights Of Columbus

Donor
Pinnacle Bank

Donor
Wakefield Insurance Agency O'Neill - State Farm

Donor
Samaritan's Closet O'Neill Ministerial Association

Donor
O'Neill Community Foundation Fund

Donor
Atkinson Community Foundation Fund

Donor
Norfolk, NE Chapter of the Delta Kappa Gamma Society

Donor

Change A Child’s Story