Volunteers for Youth Justice

09/07/2026

All Volunteers for Youth Justice offices are closed today. We look forward to serving our clients and community tomorrow during our regular 8:30-4:30 hours!

Have a great day!

09/03/2026

Our puzzle is ALMOST complete...are you the missing piece? 🧩

We are looking for a CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) Supervisor for Caddo Parish. If you have a heart for children, especially those in foster care due to abuse or neglect, we need you!

Click the link below for a full job description and details on how to apply!

https://vyjla.org/job-openings/

09/02/2026

Thank you, thank you, thank you to all of our Haunt the Harbor supporters! This year's event is going to be incredible!

We are still very much in need of candy donations. We ask that you would consider checking out our Amazon wish list and donating a bag or two (or few!) for our trick-or-treat event!

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2JM5DYZ4YCRPR?ref_=wl_share

08/31/2026

💙 CASA IS GROWING - 7 NEW ADVOCATES ARE READY TO SERVE! 💙

Today, August 29, 2026, we proudly celebrate 7 new CASA advocates who completed their Pre-Service Training and are now waiting to be sworn in! 🎉⚖️

They made the decision to step up, speak up, and become a voice for a child who needs someone in their corner.

Will YOU be next?

We only have TWO Saturday Pre-Service Training Classes remaining for 2026:
📅 October 3 & October 17
📅 November 7 & November 14

⭐ You must attend BOTH Saturdays in your selected training session.

Children in foster care need caring, committed adults willing to advocate for their best interests. Your voice could help make sure a child is seen, heard, and never left behind.

💙 Be the voice. Be the advocate. Be the difference.

Take advantage of one of our FINAL TWO training opportunities of the year and start your journey to becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA).
A child is waiting for someone like YOU. 💙⚖️

Contact Laura Hyson or Maddison Cathey at 318-585-2272 for more information.

08/31/2026

In the final part of Conversations with a CASA, we see what happens when things work as they should! Robbin tells us about the happy end of her case.

08/28/2026

Well...did you guess it??? Haunt the Harbor is returning for the 3rd year and we are so excited for what we have planned! 👻

We are currently looking for sponsors and "candy dealers" to help us out. Every dollar given to support the event goes straight into the trick-or-treat bags of our kiddos. You can shop our Amazon wish list below or click https://secure.qgiv.com/for/haunttheharborsponsorship/ to become a sponsor!

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2JM5DYZ4YCRPR?ref_=wl_share

08/27/2026

Registration for the final TBRI® Fridays of 2026 closes tomorrow! Click the link in the post to reserve your spot!

Volunteers for Youth Justice Family Resource Center is getting ready for our final 2026 TBRI® Fridays! Fall registration is open until Friday August 28th!

This training is open to all professionals who work with children, youth, and families. Whether you’re in education, mental health, social services, or community support, TBRI® offers practical tools you can use to support those you serve.

Register today to reserve your spot by clicking the following link: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/tbrifridaysregistration/eventlist/?fbclid=IwY2xjawKRppBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFUdUpabW5kOWp6RDE3MllMAR5Olsz9_xR_fEFY17DzrQzZXXkb0FozVGHliw3qZ-r6en8RofENxBG0VoMEbg_aem_G51LilLHhRWhM-CXcMUjjw

Or contact Deanna Anderson, Family Resource Center Education Coordinator, at 318-725-3722 ext. 428 or [email protected]

08/24/2026

The advocacy conversation continues! In part 2 of our Conversation with a CASA series, Robbin tells us why she had an ideal child in mind when she started her CASA journey

08/24/2026

We have a surprise on the way! Don't be afraid...or maybe you should be...

08/21/2026

That’s a wrap on the 44th Annual Governor’s Conference on Juvenile Justice!

Congratulations to our friend and juvenile justice champion, Ted Cox, on being selected as the Don E. Wydra award recipient! Ted, you are so deserving of this honor. 💙

Until next year!