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CASA News
Stay engaged and support our mission by sharing our news, joining our events, and spreading the word about the critical work we do for children in need. Together, we can make a difference.
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
We stand against child abuse. #CAPMonth2024
Shintech holds golf tournament, portion of proceeds benefits CASA
Special thanks to Shintech Louisiana for selecting us as one of your beneficiaries to your golf tournament. We're excited about this...
Take a stand against child abuse
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and we will proudly stand alongside parish leadership, sheriffs and other community members...
Board members gather for strategic planning session
Members of our Board of Directors and executive director gathered for a strategic planning workshop, led by Louisiana CASA Executive...
First volunteer training session complete
4 weeks. 2 nights a week. 30 hours of pre-service training. COMPLETE! These seven volunteer applicants have completed their pre-service...
CASA of the 18th JDC one of 41 new CASA programs across the country
Louisiana is excited to be included in the 41 new and expanded programs across the nation. With the recent addition of CASA of the 18th...
Recognizing Social Workers
This month, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to the incredible social workers who are at the forefront of advocating for children's...
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. Children and youth with special healthcare needs enter foster care at higher rates...
Networking within the 18th JDC
Special thanks to the 18th Judicial District Court Bar Association for inviting CASA to attend your spring social. This provided an...
Thanks for the invite, Plaquemine Rotary Club!
Our first official CASA presentation in the community took place last week, thanks to an invite from the Plaquemine Rotary Club. We are...
Post South article features CASA of the 18th JDC
ICYMI: Special thanks to The Post South for capturing the importance of CASA in our tri-parish area. Our first training started Monday...
First volunteer training begins
This week, our first group of prospective volunteers attended their first pre-service training class. These seven individuals will work...
First volunteer training session announced
We've put in the hard work to make this happen - our FIRST VOLUNTEER TRAINING CLASS! Later this month, we will host our first volunteer...
Black History Month
#BlackHistoryMonth #CelebrateBlackHistory 🖤 ❤️ 💛 💚
Child welfare networking
Last week, we attended The Pointe Coupee Early Childhood Coalition Resource Fair where we met several agencies who are all committed to...
Meeting WBR leadership
Special thanks to West Baton Rouge Parish President Jason Manola for taking the time to meet with us to learn more about CASA. We already...
Meeting Leadership
Thank you, Iberville Parish President Chris Daigle, for taking the time to meet with us and learn more about CASA of the 18th JDC. We're...
January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month
January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month. To prevent human trafficking, we must work together to strengthen individuals, families,...
CASA of the 18th JDC now accepting volunteers
CASA of the 18th JDC has launched its volunteer application, seeking volunteers from across Iberville, Pointe Coupee and West Baton...
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