When children are removed from home due to abuse or neglect, they often leave with only the clothes on their back and whatever personal items can be hastily gathered up into a trash bag.

CASA for Douglas County partners with a network of child-serving agencies in our community to distribute Hope Packs to children entering foster care or being moved between placements. These backpacks contain essential hygiene and comfort items and serve as a sign of hope to boost children’s spirits and promote dignity and resilience in the face of adversity.

  • Kid with backpack.
  • Kid playing with toy.
  • Kid holding hand with adult.
  • Kid looking inside of backpack.
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Three Ways to Support Project Hope Pack

  • Engage your corporate or community group to collect essential items for Project Hope Pack. Items can be dropped off at the CASA office. Email projecthopepack@casaomaha.org for more information!

  • It takes approximately $35 to provide a child with a Hope Pack. Your generosity helps CASA provide backpacks to more children in need of stability. Email projecthopepack@casaomaha.org for more information!

Community Partners

CASA for Douglas County has partnered with the agencies below to distribute Hope Packs to children and youth in need.

If you are a child-serving organization that is interested in receiving Hope Packs, please email Jordan Fletcher, Development Director at projecthopepack@casaomaha.org to become a partner agency!

Partnership4Kids, Children's Square USA, Lutheran Family Services, Heart Ministry Center, ChildSaving Institute, Project Harmony, Completely Kids, Foster Love, Nebraska Children's Home Society, and Boys Town.