Domestic Violence Awareness Month is a time dedicated to understanding and confronting the devastating effects of domestic violence on individuals, families, and entire communities.
Suicide Prevention Month is a crucial time to raise awareness and foster conversations about mental health, especially for vulnerable populations like children and teens in foster care.
Every 11 minutes in the United States we lose a person to suicide. Learn the signs and resources to help children and youth or anyone struggling.
Educational stability is not just a matter of academic success for youth in foster care; it is a critical component of their overall well-being and future prospects.
Home is synonymous with safety, comfort, and love for many children. However, for some, this sense of security can be disrupted when they are removed from their homes and placed into foster care due to circumstances beyond their control. This traumatic transition can be overwhelming, leaving children feeling lost and alone in a complex system.
It is not the CASA volunteer’s role to determine whether certain actions constitute child abuse or neglect; the court will decide this. It is, however, necessary for CASA volunteers to be able to recognize signs of abuse and neglect to advocate effectively for children and youth in the court.
Every person in Nebraska has the duty to report abuse. If you suspect abuse, there is a Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline available at 1-800-652-1999. This week the state launched a new online portal for reporting that provides an additional option to report concerns of abuse and neglect suspected child and adult abuse and neglect.
We extend our profound gratitude for Brooke Jensen Denker, Margaret Buck, Carolyn Caulkins, Luis Sotelo, and Nancy Forney's (not pictured) exceptional service and dedication on the Nebraska CASA Board of Directors.
