About Us

About CASA of Douglas County

In 1993, agency founders of CASA of Douglas County saw a local need to provide advocates for children that have experienced abuse and neglect who are in the child welfare system.

Our mission is to provide children who have been abused or neglected and are now in foster care, with qualified, compassionate advocates who will fight for and protect children's fundamental right to be safe, to be treated with dignity and respect, and to learn and grow in the safe embrace of a loving family.

A Non-Profit Focused On Child Advocacy

CASA of Douglas County is a private, non-profit agency that relies on the generous donations and volunteers of our community to make a difference in the lives of children in the welfare system. Our well-trained volunteers are carefully monitored to ensure they are taking on caseloads that suit their requirements, which allows them the energy and time to monitor and advocate for each child's specific needs.

CASA volunteers serve as the "eyes and ears" for the judges in child welfare cases. This includes researching each child's situation and making objective recommendations to help them reclaim their childhoods from abuse and neglect. CASA volunteers are frequently the only stable presence in these children's lives.

Meet Our Team

Angela Gross

Executive Director

Susan Crook

Program Supervisor

Shirley Bright

Funding Administrator

Karissa Shultz

Executive Assistant

Memory Knight

Program Supervisor

Our Board of Directors

Matt Kowal

Board Chair

Trina Whitten

Vice Chair

Najla Slater Secretary

David Adamson Treasurer

Offering vision and hope

When a child finds a safe permanent home with the help of a CASA, their future becomes secure and stable, which also saves the State money. It is our highest goal to help children in care maintain relationships with their families of origin until services are provided for reunification.