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CASA News
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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...
Founder of National CASA/GAL passes away
As noted by National CASA/GAL: We are deeply saddened to share with you that Judge David W. Soukup, the founder of the court-appointed...
Happy Holidays!
As we we near the holidays and the end of 2023, I want to express my deepest gratitude for the support and dedication to CASA of the 18th...
Thanks for Filling the Tubs
Special thanks to Coburn Supply for hosting the Fill the Tub for CASA toy drive. We were excited to see three tubs full of toys to begin...
Amazon Wish List
As our organization begins, we have various needs. You can make a purchase from our Amazon Wish List. Thank you for your generosity.
Giving Tuesday - THANK YOU!
Thank you. To those who made a contribution on Giving Tuesday, we say thank you. Your gift will enable us to provide services to children...
Fill the Tub for CASA
Special thanks to Coburn Supply Baton Rouge who is hosting a Fill the Tub for CASA donation drive. You can stop in at either of the two...
One step closer to volunteerism
We recently participated in the Training of Facilitators, hosted by Louisiana CASA. As a member of the statewide network, we have the...
CASA of the 18th JDC receives warm welcome from the community
CASA of the 18th JDC received a warm welcome to the community with a ribbon cutting, hosted by the Iberville Chamber of Commerce, and a...
Westside parishes form Court Appointed Special Advocates of the 18th Judicial District Court
Organization will serve children of abuse or neglect in Iberville, Pointe Coupee and West Baton Rouge parishes After nearly three years...
CASA of the 18th Judicial District Court Launches, Achieving Full Statewide Coverage in Louisiana
Louisiana Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) proudly announces the establishment of the newest CASA program: CASA of the 18th...
Kathleen Richey Takes on Pivotal Role as Louisiana's First State Child Ombudsman
Kathleen Stewart Richey, an esteemed legal professional and former Executive Director of the Louisiana Court Appointed Special Advocates...
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