Education as a Protective Factor - Partnering with Schools to Safeguard Children

Schools are often where children first show signs of abuse or neglect. This session examines how educators can play a central role in child protection when they are trained and supported to recognize trauma and collaborate with other systems. Participants will learn how to develop trauma-informed school policies, use resources to build protective environments, and coordinate with child welfare and mental health services to ensure appropriate supports.

Learning Objectives: 

• Understand how to create trauma-informed school environments. 

• Promote multidisciplinary teams within schools to support at-risk children. 

• Build referral pathways between schools and support services. 

2025 - 2026 Louisiana CASA Webinar Series: Strength in Unity 

Louisiana CASA is excited to host our fourth webinar series. This year, we are partnering with Louisiana Child Welfare Training Academy (LCWTA) to bring this series to community members across our state. This series equips professionals, child welfare advocates, and community members with the knowledge and collaborative strategies needed to protect children, support families, and prevent child abuse and neglect. Each session emphasizes the importance of cross-sector cooperation, early identification of risk factors, and collective responses that foster safe, stable, and nurturing relationships. By promoting a shared understanding and responsibility among systems—such as education, healthcare, faith-based institutions, family services, and policy leaders—participants will develop the tools and partnerships necessary to create resilient families and communities.