We are excited to welcome our newest CASA volunteers! After completing training, these dedicated advocates were officially sworn in and are ready to stand up for children in foster care. We are so grateful for their commitment to ensuring every child has a voice and a champion. Welcome to the CASA team! If you’re looking to make a meaningful difference in 2026, consider starting the process now, your commitment could change a child’s life! Click here to start your volunteer j

This holiday season, communities across Louisiana are coming together in a powerful way to support children in foster care. CASA programs across Louisiana are hosting a toy drive to ensure that every child served by CASA receives a holiday gift. From north to south and everywhere in between, individuals, families, businesses, schools, and organizations are stepping up to help make this goal a reality. Communities are finding meaningful ways to get involved - donating toys, ma

It is hard to believe we have already reached December. This year moved quickly, and like many of you, I have spent time reflecting on how much has happened in what often felt like a blur. Our network has taken on significant work, met challenges head on, and continued to show up for children in ways that are steady, practical, and meaningful. That commitment does not slow down simply because the holiday season begins. The holidays add a unique level of chaos. Schedules tight

The holiday season is a special time to come together as a community and share joy with children and families in need. Across Louisiana, local CASA programs are spreading cheer through toy drives, angel trees, and wish list fundraisers: all to ensure every child feels seen, valued, and loved this holiday season. Your support helps bring smiles, warmth, and hope to children in foster care! Contact your local CASA program  to find out how you can make an impact this holiday sea

Last month, more than 40 new CASA volunteers were sworn in across Louisiana, each ready to make a difference in the lives of children in foster care. These new advocates bring hope, compassion, and commitment to ensuring every child has a voice in court and a caring adult by their side. As we approach the holiday season, there’s still time to get involved and make a meaningful impact before the new year. Click here to start your volunteer journey today! Deadra, Blake, Jennife

Change rarely announces itself with fanfare. More often, it is found in the quiet work of people who refuse to settle for “good enough.” In the world of child advocacy, that kind of change takes time and patience. It is a long game built on small, deliberate steps that move us closer to a system where every child has the safety, stability, and voice they deserve.   At Louisiana CASA, we are always evaluating how we can do this work better, how we can strengthen our programs,

Louisiana CASA proudly congratulates Kelli Todd, Executive Director of Volunteers for Youth Justice (VYJ), on being named one of ten recipients of the 2025 Angel Award, presented by the Louisiana Blue Foundation. The Angel Awards celebrate Louisiana’s unsung heroes, those who dedicate their time, talent, and energy to improving the lives of children across the state. Each year, ten individuals are selected for their extraordinary service and leadership, with each honoree’s or

Last week, Louisiana CASA proudly hosted the Fall 2025 Training of Facilitators (TOF) in Metairie, LA. This important training, led by...

The 2 nd  Annual Celebrity Waiter of the 18 th  JDC gathered more than 350 community members and raised $237,695 for CASA of the 18 th...

Every so often, I am reminded in the most unexpected ways of just how powerful the work of CASA truly is. Often, it comes in casual...

Back-to-school season always brings a rush of activity. Schedules, forms, supplies, after school activities, and a lot of reminders. In...

Each year, Louisiana CASA honors extraordinary individuals who go above and beyond in support of children in foster care through our...

This past weekend, many families gathered to celebrate Father’s Day, a time to reflect with gratitude on the men who have shaped our...

This spring has brought growing uncertainty for the systems that support children and families. CASA programs, like many others in the...

Louisiana CASA is honored to recognize Raquel Wade as the 2025 DCFS Staff Member of the Year for her extraordinary dedication,...

Louisiana CASA proudly honors Narayan Mahesh K. Dokwal as the 2025 Board Member of the Year for his extraordinary leadership, commitment,...

Louisiana CASA is proud to honor Representative Barbara Freiberg as the 2025 Legislator of the Year. Her unwavering commitment to...

Each year, Louisiana CASA recognizes outstanding individuals and programs across the state through our CASA Awards of Excellence. These...

Each year, Louisiana CASA recognizes outstanding individuals and programs across the state through our CASA Awards of Excellence. These...

Each year, Louisiana CASA proudly recognizes the outstanding individuals and programs that go above and beyond in their commitment to...