Strengthening Families Through Community-Based Support and Resources

This course has been approved for 1 General Social Work CEUs by Louisiana Child Welfare Training Academy as authorized by the Louisiana Board of Social Work Examiners.

Prevention begins with strengthening families. This session explores how coordinated efforts between housing support, food security, parenting education, and economic stability programs contribute to protective environments. Participants will gain tools to reduce stigma when offering services, learn how to assess family needs holistically, and design collaborative responses that meet families where they are. View flyer.

Learning Objectives: 

• Recognize community-based family supports as prevention. 

• Utilize wraparound services and integrated care systems. 

• Promote economic stability as a protective factor. 

Meet the Speaker: Mayor Fred Teague

Mayor Fred Teague is a lifelong Russellville resident and experienced leader with over 30 years in business ownership and 14 years in nonprofit service. Before his election in 2023, he and his wife built three successful local businesses while dedicating themselves to community impact.

In 2013, Mayor Teague co-founded Russ Bus, a nonprofit providing housing and support for people experiencing homelessness, and later led ARVAC’s Housing and Homeless Prevention initiatives. In 2022, he launched One Roof, a collaborative hub that unites more than 10 nonprofits serving at-risk children, families, and adults.

Now in his third year as Mayor, Teague applies his business acumen and servant leadership to strengthen community partnerships, promote family stability, and enhance quality of life for all residents. Under his leadership, Russellville was named one of Site Selection magazine’s Top 100 Micropolitan Cities in 2025.

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.