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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...
Child Abuse Prevention Month Pinwheel Color Pages
Click here to access - print and color!


Two more CASAs sworn in
We congratulate another two of our initial seven volunteers who were sworn in this morning after courtroom observation with Judge Kevin...


First set of volunteers sworn in
It's Child Abuse Prevention Month. What better time to start our advocacy!? This morning, several of our first group of volunteer...


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...
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