Louisiana CASA

05/28/2026

What an incredible day at the Louisiana State Capitol! ❤️💙

Yesterday, CASA staff, volunteers, board members, and supporters from across the state came together for CASA Day at the Capitol to raise awareness for children involved in the foster care system and highlight the impact of CASA advocacy throughout Louisiana.

We extend our sincere gratitude to the Governor’s Office for joining us and officially proclaiming May 27th as CASA Day at the Capitol. We were also honored to see special recognition presented to our 2026 Advocate of the Year, James Barse, and our 2026 Heart of Advocacy recipient, Ja'Nika Stanley, for their outstanding dedication and service to Louisiana’s children.

A special highlight of the day was our CASA pinning ceremony, where we celebrated the years of service and commitment of CASA staff and volunteers across Louisiana. Thank you to Volunteer Louisiana and Billy Nungesser Lt. Governor of Louisiana for providing volunteer service pins and helping us recognize the individuals who make such a profound difference in the lives of children every day.

The celebration continued as the Louisiana CASA network was recognized during the House of Representatives session through a legislative resolution honoring CASA’s statewide impact. Thank you to Representative Kathy Edmonston for sponsoring the resolution and for her continued support of CASA programs and the children we serve.

Most importantly, thank you to the Louisiana Legislature for your ongoing support of child advocacy efforts and to every local CASA program, staff member, volunteer, board member, and supporter who joined us at the Capitol. Together, we demonstrated the strength of the CASA network and our shared commitment to ensuring every child has a voice and the opportunity to thrive.

Thank you for making CASA Day at the Capitol 2026 such a meaningful success!

05/27/2026

05/27/2026

05/26/2026

Tomorrow, CASA advocates from across Louisiana will come together at the State Capitol for CASA Day at the Capitol! ❤️💙

This annual advocacy day is an opportunity to raise awareness for children and families involved in the foster care system, connect with legislators, and highlight the life-changing impact CASA volunteers and programs make in communities across our state.

If you're joining us tomorrow, don't forget to wear your CASA colors, red and blue, and stop by the Rotunda to connect with CASA programs from across the state. We can't wait to see everyone at the Capitol!

05/21/2026

Register now for the LAST SESSION of our 25-26 Public Webinar Series! 💙

www.louisianacasa.org/event-details/from-collaboration-to-change-advancing-policy-through-collective-action

Coordinated, child-centered responses to abuse are most effective when professionals across systems work together, and Child Advocacy Centers (CAC) offer a proven model for making that collaboration happen. This closing session will focus on how CACs help drive systems change by advancing multidisciplinary collaboration, strengthening partnerships, and informing policy and funding priorities that improve outcomes for children and families. Participants will explore how CAC leadership, frontline professionals, advocates, community voices, and policymakers can work together to build more effective and equitable responses to child abuse locally and internationally. The training will also examine strategies for influencing local, and state policies that support sustainable multidisciplinary approaches, trauma-informed care, and long-term community impact.

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.

05/20/2026

We’re officially ONE WEEK away from CASA Day at the Capitol! ❤️💙

On May 27th, CASA advocates, staff, board members, and supporters from across Louisiana will gather at the State Capitol to raise awareness for children and families involved in the foster care system and highlight the impact of CASA advocacy statewide.

We’re looking forward to connecting with legislators, celebrating the incredible work of CASA programs across Louisiana, honoring advocates during our pinning ceremony, and standing together in support of the children we serve.

Don’t forget to wear your CASA colors and join us as we elevate the voices of Louisiana’s children! Learn more at www.louisianacasa.org/capitolday

05/19/2026

Join us for CASA Day at the Capitol on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at the Louisiana State Capitol! ❤️💙 Learn more at www.louisianacasa.org/capitolday

CASA staff, volunteers, board members, and supporters from across Louisiana will come together to raise awareness for children and families involved in the foster care system and highlight the impact of CASA advocacy statewide.

Throughout the day, attendees will connect with legislators, visit local CASA program tables in the Rotunda, participate in a special pinning ceremony, and celebrate an official proclamation recognizing May 27th as “CASA Day at the Capitol.”

We invite you to wear CASA colors, red and blue, and stand with us as we advocate for Louisiana’s children and ensure every child has a voice.

05/18/2026

A huge thank you to all of our incredible exhibitors who joined us for the 2026 Louisiana CASA Conference! 💙

Our exhibitors helped make this year’s conference experience even more meaningful by connecting attendees with valuable resources, services, and organizations that support children, families, and CASA programs across Louisiana. We’re so grateful for your partnership and for taking the time to engage with our network of advocates throughout the week.

We also want to congratulate Nicole H. from CASA of Northeast Louisiana, the winner of our Conference Exhibitor Giveaway! 🎉 Attendees were entered into the drawing by visiting each exhibitor booth throughout the conference, and we loved seeing everyone connect and learn more about the amazing organizations represented this year.

Thank you again to all of our exhibitors for being part of the 2026 Louisiana CASA Conference!

Winston Rhea Scholars
Louisiana Healthcare Connections
Louisiana Department of Health
Louisiana Crisis Response
Louisiana National Guard Youth Challenge Program
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