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The Impact of Holiday Giving: Making the Season Brighter for Children in Foster Care
The holiday season is a time for gratitude, generosity, and giving back. At [Program Name], we’re dedicated to ensuring that every child in foster care feels valued, supported, and remembered during this special time of year. Whether through volunteering, donating, or spreading awareness, there are many ways you can make a difference this season. 1. Donate a Gift Help bring holiday cheer to a child in foster care by donating a new, unwrapped gift through our Holiday Gift Driv
CASA of the 18th JDC celebrates its 2nd CASA-versary
Today is our 2nd CASA-versary! Today marks two years since we opened our doors and began the great work of providing court-appointed...
Kenyatta Breaux-Coleman joins CASA of the 18th JDC as lead advocate supervisor
In this role, Kenyatta supervises day-to-day leadership and support, ensuring high-quality volunteer advocacy for children served by our...
Celebrity Waiter of the 18th JDC exceeds 2024 record-breaking inaugural success
The 2 nd Annual Celebrity Waiter of the 18 th JDC gathered more than 350 community members and raised $237,695 for CASA of the 18 th...
September is National Kinship Care Month
Kinship Connections: Keeping Children Close to Home and Heart September is National Kinship Care Month Every September, we observe...
Celebrity Waiter of the 18th JDC just weeks away
This year’s presenting sponsor is Easley Builders. The Celebrity Waiter of the 18 th JDC will host its second annual signature...
Fall training session dates announced
Considering what a CASA does? 🤔 Interested in learning more? 🧐 Want to become a volunteer? 😀 📢📢Our fall training dates are set, and...
Volunteer Information Session scheduled
Making a difference doesn’t require perfection - just compassion, commitment, and a willingness to show up. CASA volunteers come from all...
A season to support children in foster care
Summer often brings images of sunny days, family vacations, and a break from school routines. For many children, it’s a time of rest and...
National Reunification Month: Supporting Families, Strengthening Futures
Every June, National Reunification Month gives us the opportunity to recognize the efforts of families who overcome challenges, and the...
2023-24 Annual Report
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Wrapping up Child Abuse Prevention Month
Child Abuse Prevention Month may be ending, but our mission continues 💙 Protecting children and advocating for their well-being isn’t...
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month – Join Us in Making a Difference
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of preventing child abuse and neglect before it...
Celebrating Black History Month
During Black History Month, we celebrate the rich heritage and profound contributions of Black leaders, innovators, and activists who...
Thank you, John Foster Benoit!
Thank you, John Foster, for your $1,500 donation to the CASA Closet. With this donation, we can purchase manipulatives and interactive &...
Spreading Holiday Joy to Youth in Foster Care
The holiday season is a time for joy, connection, and celebration. But for children in foster care, it can also be a season of...
CASA of the 18th JDC highlights the importance of advocacy during National Adoption Month
November is National Adoption Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness of the urgent need for safe, loving, and permanent homes for...
Tips for Keeping Children Safe This Halloween
Halloween is an exciting time for children and families—costumes, candy, and spooky fun are all part of the magic of the season. However,...
Welcome, Kati LeBeau, our new advocate supervisor
We welcome Kati LeBeau to our CASA of the 18th JDC family! Kati LeBeau is a native of West Baton Rouge and long-time community...
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