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Celebrating CASA Excellence Across Louisiana: 2025 Awards of Excellence Winners
Each year, Louisiana CASA honors extraordinary individuals who go above and beyond in support of children in foster care through our...
Louisiana CASA
Jun 103 min read
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A Message from the Director: Navigating Uncertainty with Purpose and Preparedness
This spring has brought growing uncertainty for the systems that support children and families. CASA programs, like many others in the...
Louisiana CASA
May 152 min read
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2025 DCFS Staff Member of the Year: Raquel Wade
Louisiana CASA is honored to recognize Raquel Wade as the 2025 DCFS Staff Member of the Year for her extraordinary dedication,...
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May 72 min read
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2025 Board Member of the Year: Narayan Mahesh K. Dokwal
Louisiana CASA proudly honors Narayan Mahesh K. Dokwal as the 2025 Board Member of the Year for his extraordinary leadership, commitment,...
Louisiana CASA
May 72 min read
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2025 Legislator of the Year: Barbara Freiberg
Louisiana CASA is proud to honor Representative Barbara Freiberg as the 2025 Legislator of the Year. Her unwavering commitment to...
Louisiana CASA
May 72 min read
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2025 Judge of the Year: Judge Jennifer Guillot Womble
Each year, Louisiana CASA recognizes outstanding individuals and programs across the state through our CASA Awards of Excellence. These...
Louisiana CASA
May 73 min read
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2025 Staff Member of the Year: Halley Romero
Each year, Louisiana CASA recognizes outstanding individuals and programs across the state through our CASA Awards of Excellence. These...
Louisiana CASA
May 72 min read
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2025 Director of the Year: Patricia Anderson-Alicea
Each year, Louisiana CASA proudly recognizes the outstanding individuals and programs that go above and beyond in their commitment to...
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May 72 min read
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2025 Advocate of the Year: Denaé Hebert
Each year, Louisiana CASA proudly recognizes the outstanding individuals and programs that go above and beyond in their commitment to...
Louisiana CASA
May 72 min read
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Statewide CASA Services Uninterrupted Amid Federal Funding Changes
Official Statement from Amanda Moody, State Director of Louisiana CASA As the State Director of Louisiana CASA, I want to assure our...
Louisiana CASA
Apr 242 min read
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A Message from the Director: Beyond Tradition - Ensuring Every Child Feels Valued
This week, my family celebrated my son’s Junior Ring Ceremony. It is one of those milestones that signifies the transition from childhood...
Louisiana CASA
Mar 122 min read
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A Message from the Director: A Game-Changing Opportunity - Be a Voice for Foster Youth
February is an exciting time for Louisiana as we prepare to host one of the biggest sporting events in the world, the Super Bowl. This...
Louisiana CASA
Feb 73 min read
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House Bill 905: A Step Forward for CASA and Louisiana's Youth in Foster Care
We are thrilled to share some exciting news! Today marks a significant milestone in our mission to advocate for youth in foster care....
Louisiana CASA
Jun 18, 20242 min read
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Black History Month In-Service Resources for CASA Volunteers
As part of our commitment to fostering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), we encourage CASA volunteers to utilize their continuing...
Louisiana CASA
Jan 31, 20241 min read
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Louisiana CASA Secures Major Grant from The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana Foundation to Revolutionize Child Advocacy
BATON ROUGE, LA — Louisiana CASA, a leading advocate for children in the state's foster care system, is proud to announce a...
Louisiana CASA
Jan 29, 20243 min read
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CASA of the 18th JDC receives warm welcome from the community
CASA of the 18th JDC received a warm welcome to the community with a ribbon cutting, hosted by the Iberville Chamber of Commerce, and a...
Louisiana CASA
Oct 26, 20231 min read
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Louisiana CASA Announces New Board of Directors Members
Louisiana CASA is excited to announce our new Board of Directors Members for FY 2022-2023. The five new members will join our current...
Louisiana CASA
Jul 8, 20225 min read
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CASA of Terrebonne volunteer, Gina Danos, is Terrebonne Parish's first female fire chief
When Gina Danos joined the Montegut Fire Department 18 years ago, she had no intention of fighting fires. “I was always interested in...
Louisiana CASA
May 19, 20223 min read
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National Child Abuse Prevention Month
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and CASA programs across Louisiana are raising awareness about child abuse and neglect...
Louisiana CASA
Apr 18, 20222 min read
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2022 Awards of Excellence Winners
Each year we highlight innovation and exemplary service at the Annual Awards of Excellence Banquet. Community members nominate...
Louisiana CASA
Apr 14, 20228 min read
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