Stand in the room for a child who can't stand alone.
CASA volunteers are everyday Nebraskans — teachers, retirees, accountants, parents, students — appointed by a judge to advocate for one child or sibling group in foster care. We provide the training. You provide the time.
The only requirements
- 21 years or older.
- Pass a background check and provide references.
- Able to commit roughly 10–15 hours per month for at least one year.
- Reliable transportation to visit with the child.
- Willing to complete approximately 30 hours of pre-service training.
You do not need a legal, social-work, or education background. Most CASAs are not professionals in child welfare — they're community members who care.
- Time per month10–15 hours
- Pre-service training~30 hours
- Typical case length12–24 months
- Cost to you$0
From inquiry to first case
Contact your local CASA program. They'll answer questions and send an application.
Application, interview, references, and background check.
Pre-service training covering child welfare, courtroom procedure, and trauma-informed advocacy.
Sworn in by a judge and assigned your first case, with a coordinator supporting you throughout.
Find your local CASA program.
CASA volunteers serve through one of 20 local programs across 56 Nebraska counties. Applications are handled locally — that's where to start.