Each year, Louisiana CASA proudly recognizes the outstanding individuals and programs that go above and beyond in their commitment to advocating for children in foster care. The Awards of Excellence honor those who exemplify the heart of CASA’s mission; to ensure every child has a safe, permanent, and nurturing home. These awards celebrate the passion, dedication, and impact of CASA volunteers, staff, board members, and partners across the state. From courtroom advocacy to or

Each year, Louisiana CASA honors extraordinary individuals who go above and beyond in support of children in foster care through our Awards of Excellence. These statewide awards recognize the advocates, staff, board members, judges, legislators, and DCFS partners who exemplify CASA’s mission in action. Nominated by local CASA programs across Louisiana, the recipients are selected for their leadership, compassion, and unwavering dedication to the children and families we serve

Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to travel to Missoula, Montana, for a meeting with CASA state directors from across the country. These gatherings provide a valuable opportunity to step away from the day-to-day responsibilities of our work and spend time learning from leaders who are navigating many of the same opportunities and challenges within their own states. While every state’s CASA network is structured differently, the heart of our work is the same. We are al