Built on a simple belief.
Every child in the juvenile court system deserves an adult who shows up for them — week after week, hearing after hearing. PlainsWest CASA was founded in 2018 to bring that promise to families across Cheyenne, Kimball, and Deuel counties.
To advocate for the health, safety, & well-being of every child we serve.
CASA volunteers are appointed by a judge to be the eyes and ears of the court for children in foster care. We get to know the child, the family, the teachers, and the caseworkers — then we write the report that helps the judge make the best decision for the child's future.
We are part of a national CASA network — but the work is personal, local, and quiet. It happens in living rooms, classrooms, and chambers across western Nebraska.
Four commitments we make to every child.
Listen first
We hear the child before we speak for them. Their voice shapes our recommendations.
Show up
Consistency matters more than perfection. We meet kids where they are, every month.
Stay independent
We are not the agency, the family, or the attorney. We answer to the child.
Hold hope
Even on hard days, we believe permanent, loving homes are possible — and worth fighting for.
Three counties. One promise.
We are based in Sidney and serve every child whose case crosses the juvenile bench in our region.