We've got a WINNER!2026 CASA for York County Duck Race winners:
1st Place - Nick Pettygrove 2nd Place - Jaxon Campbell 3rd Place - Jamey Swartz 4th Place - Jesiah Rasmussen Lucky Duck Winners: Brett Eimermann Eric Egr Stan Jensen Paul Johnson Staci Naber 
We have a LUCKY DUCK 🍀
Stan Jensen won one of our five lucky ducks from our Duck Race on August 16th! The best part, Stan is turning 100!! He graciously donated his $100 prize back to CASA. Congrats & happy early birthday, Stan! 🎈 Thank you, again! Stan stands with Executive Director Joe Miller and Program Volunteer Administrator Janae Rasmussen! |
Nick Pettygrove stands with his grand prize of $1,000 from our 2026 CASA for York County Duck Race!
Ott awarded 2025 Heart of CASA Award
LeRoy Ott, of York, was presented the 2026 Heart of CASA Award by CASA for York County Executive Director Joe Miller and Volunteer Program Administrator Janae Rasmussen at the 2026 Volunteer Appreciation Banquet held Thursday, April 10, 2025 at the York Country Club. 
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CASA for York County staff and volunteers are attended the 2026 Nebraska CASA Conference- The Power of One Voice in Lincoln!
Attendees enjoyed diverse breakout sessions, engaging keynote speakers, and the best networking opportunities with other CASA colleagues!
A huge THANK YOU to Nebraska CASA Association for this wonderful two-day conference!
Attendees enjoyed diverse breakout sessions, engaging keynote speakers, and the best networking opportunities with other CASA colleagues!
A huge THANK YOU to Nebraska CASA Association for this wonderful two-day conference!
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CASA for York County Staff and Volunteers standing left to right:
Executive Director- Joe Miller, Program Volunteer Administrator- Janae Rasmussen, Volunteer- LeRoy Ott, Volunteer- Brenda Janzen, Temporary Program Volunteer Administrator- Candice Stone, Volunteer- Lisa Kroeker, Board Member- Stephanie Howe, Volunteer- Amy Poland, Volunteer- Kailla Melby |
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New CASA for York County Executive Director, Joe Miller
CASA for York County is excited to announce new executive director, Joe Miller. Joe is followed by former director Elizabeth Hain. Joe stated “my family is super important to me. I have 3 adopted sons, and they are the love of my life. Most of my interests are following my sons to their activities. I enjoy watching them participate in football, basketball, track & field, speech and drama.”
Joe holds a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Doane College specializing in Special Education and Physical Education. He has twelve years experience in teaching with eight years of special education. Prior to his new role as director for CASA, he was the Community Support Coordinator for Apace for two years.
What made Joe consider CASA? Miller stated “CASA has always had a soft spot in my heart, along with a desire to advocate for kids that may not have someone in their corner. I’m most excited to learn from and work with an amazing team of CASA advocates. I want to be the eyes and ears to provide advocacy to the children that need it.”
CASA for York County is excited to announce new executive director, Joe Miller. Joe is followed by former director Elizabeth Hain. Joe stated “my family is super important to me. I have 3 adopted sons, and they are the love of my life. Most of my interests are following my sons to their activities. I enjoy watching them participate in football, basketball, track & field, speech and drama.”
Joe holds a Bachelor of Arts in Education from Doane College specializing in Special Education and Physical Education. He has twelve years experience in teaching with eight years of special education. Prior to his new role as director for CASA, he was the Community Support Coordinator for Apace for two years.
What made Joe consider CASA? Miller stated “CASA has always had a soft spot in my heart, along with a desire to advocate for kids that may not have someone in their corner. I’m most excited to learn from and work with an amazing team of CASA advocates. I want to be the eyes and ears to provide advocacy to the children that need it.”
Volunteer Program Administrator Janae attended was able to attend the “Speaking of Children” conference hosted by Project Harmony. At the conference, Janae met with Elizabeth Smart, one of the most well-known child abduction and abuse survivors. Elizabeth delivered a moving message about her time in captivity and expressed her gratitude for all of us working to advance child welfare causes.
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“CASA for York County supports and provides volunteer advocacy for abused and neglected children, enabling them to thrive in a safe, permanent home.”
