Here are the winners of the 2025 "I'm a Little Cutie" baby contest held Saturday, August 9, in Frankfort Square.
Thank you to everyone who entered their little cuties.
Thank you to our awesome judges: Tara Svatora, Dillon Reinitz and Grace Keller.
Winners of the 0-6 months age group:
Pictured left to right First place: Allie June Johnson daughter of: Chase & Pascal Johnson Second Place: Nathalia Parra daughter of: Lucy Tapia Third place: Ameila Grace McNeil daughter of: Brady and Katy McNeil
Winners of the 7-12 months age group:
Pictured left to right: First place: Jade Rongish daughter of: Nick & Ashley Rongish. Second Place: Mia Morris daughter of: Seth & Brittne Morris. Third Place: Brexlyn Faith Locke daughter of: Dakota & Kelsie Locke
Winners of the 13-18 months age group:
First place: Mallory Marr daughter of: Morgan & Katy Marr. Second place: Emmie Henggeler daughter of: Alex & Nikki Henggeler. Third place: Noah Throener Kowalski: son of: Dakota Kowalski & Christine Throener
This September, help us spread the word about CASA's advocacy for children and youth in foster care, and you could win a cash prize! There is no cost to enter.
For Rules & Information, visit:
https://www.nebraskacasa.org/file_download/inline/054a1a90-7432-4689-baf7-d22c96364025
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CASA Connection is seeking adults, ages 21 and over, to volunteer with our program. CASA volunteers advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children in courtrooms and communities. These CASA volunteers are trained citizens who are appointed by a judge to speak in court for the safety and well-being of abused and neglected children.
No special background or experience is needed. You don’t need to know about court proceedings or have legal experience to become a CASA. Also: you don’t have to have a professional background as a caseworker or counselor to help a child. You will be able to rely on your training and the support of CASA staff members In the same vein, CASA volunteers come from all walks of life. More than half of all CASA volunteers are employed full-time.
Volunteer advocates—empowered directly by the courts—offer judges the critical information they need to ensure that each child’s rights and needs are being attended to while in foster care. Volunteers stay with children until they are placed in loving permanent homes. For many abused children, a CASA volunteer is the only constant adult presence in their lives. CASA Connection staff provides all training our volunteers need and we set the training around their schedules. volunteers are well-trained and supported by competent and professional staff.
- Children with a CASA volunteer spend an average of four fewer months in out-of-home care than children without a CASA volunteer.
- Judges, attorneys, child protective workers, and parents overwhelmingly report that CASA volunteers make a difference with the children they serve.
- Cases involving a CASA volunteer are more likely to be permanently closed. Fewer than 10% of children with a CASA volunteer re-enter the foster care system.
CASA Connection needs YOU to become a CASA volunteer.
You can make a lasting impact a child’s life by
becoming a CASA volunteer.
Volunteers in Platte and Colfax counties are especially needed.
Call our office: 402-563-4944
or email Lisa Rosendahl: lrosendahl@plattecounty.ne.gov
