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CASA News
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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...
Two new CASAs sworn in as volunteers for CASA of the 18th JDC
Fills need, but more volunteers are still needed [Port Allen, LA – Oct. 14, 2024] – The Honorable Alvin Batiste, Jr. officially swore...
Welcome, Jessica - our newest CASA!
Congratulations, Jessica Cicero! Jessica was recently sworn in by Judge Alvin Batiste and is our newest CASA. Jessica will begin her work...
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,...
How "sweet" is this!?
How “sweet” is this?! Thank you, The Poboy House , for donating birthday cakes for our CASA children in West Baton Rouge Parish! Tonight,...
October CASA Catch-up e-newsletter
Read more about the latest news of CASA of the 18th JDC
CASA of the 18th JDC celebrates first full year in operation
As I reflect on the past year, I am immensely proud of how far we've come and all that we have accomplished. There is still so much work...
Orientation offered for those considering becoming a CASA
Interested in becoming a CASA? Not sure what it entails? Want to learn more? We're hosting an orientation to explain the organization,...
Celebrity Waiter of the 18th JDC surpasses goal in first signature event
15 local celebrity waiters across the 3-parish service area help raise funds and awareness for CASA of the 18th JDC [Port Allen, LA –...
Volunteer applicants participate in training
Earlier this week, we began another volunteer training session. These four ladies are participating in the comprehensive, in-depth...
CASA of the 18th JDC named Celebrity Waiter funding recipient
Signature fundraising event for organization serving abused and neglected children CASA of the 18th JDC has been named the recipient of...
Thank you, Shintech!
This spring, Shintech held their annual golf tournament, and they selected CASA of the 18th JDC as one of their recipients of the...
Welcome a-board!
Please help us welcome Mr. LeJeune to our Board of Directors! Warren LeJeune, Jr. Board Member West Baton Rouge Parish Warren LeJeune...
Another CASA sworn in!
Congratulations Lydia Pike, our newest CASA to be sworn in. Lydia completed her training, courtroom observation and background check to...
May CASA Catch-up e-newsletter
Check out our May CASA Catch-up e-newsletter! https://shoutout.wix.com/so/c6Oyh_4-d?languageTag=en
Child Abuse Prevention Month gathers parish leaders
Parish presidents, sheriffs, judges, school representatives, and other community members gathered Monday and Tuesday to take a stand...
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