On February 16, I will celebrate five years with the Louisiana CASA Association. What began as a new professional chapter has become one of the most meaningful journeys of my career.   But my connection to this work began long before I ever joined Louisiana CASA.   About twelve years ago, I walked past a wall of photographs that ultimately changed the trajectory of my life. The Louisiana Heart Gallery was hosting a display of children in foster care who were available for ado

On February 3, 2026, Louisiana CASA welcomed executive leaders from every local CASA program across the state to Baton Rouge for our annual Executive Leadership Workshop. Hosted at Red Stick Social, this full-day gathering brought together statewide leadership for connection, collaboration, and strategic conversation focused on advancing CASA’s mission. Designed to strengthen leadership at every level, the workshop featured inspiring speakers, timely updates from state partne

Human trafficking remains one of the most complex and hidden forms of abuse facing vulnerable children in Louisiana. January’s designation as Human Trafficking Awareness Month calls us to examine not only the problem itself, but our collective responsibility to prevent it. Human trafficking does not always look the way it is portrayed in headlines or movies. In Louisiana, it can take the form of exploitation that unfolds quietly through manipulation, coercion, and abuse of vu