Voice, Healing, and Security

Making the Holidays Merry and Bright

The holiday season can be a busy and overwhelming time, particularly for young people navigating foster family traditions. It's not uncommon for children to experience heightened anxiety, which can be compounded by the added stress of meeting new people. Additionally, they may have concerns about their family's well-being during this time.

Ensuring that children experience joyful and cheerful holidays is of utmost importance. Learn about the experiences of foster youth and gain valuable insights into how you can help them navigate the holiday season.

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www.FosterClub.org The national network for young people in foster care.

133 CASA volunteers served 268 children in November and helped find safe, permanent homes for 8 of those children.

161 children are still waiting for YOU to be their voice!

2024 is Your Time to Become Their Voice!

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) are specially trained and supervised community volunteers appointed by a judge to advocate for the best interest of a child who has experienced abuse or neglect.

Contact a recruiter now at 1-800-798-1575.

Visit our website at www.childadv.net.

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Reflections and Resolutions

As 2023 comes to a close, we are amazed at the hours our CASA Volunteers have put in! The work that you do inspires our team and we are honored to work with every volunteer.

While we cannot change what happened to a child, your work impacts their future!

Thank you all for having amazing and unselfish hearts!

Read 2023 Reflections and Resolutions.

Remember to keep your CASA Volunteer file up-to-date with your current auto insurance card, driver's license, and contact information. And remember to visit your CASA child face-to-face at least once a month.

In November, the Children's Advocacy Center provided advocacy and forensic interviews to 78 children.

In the River Region, 34 children and families were provided 62 hours of counseling.

Click here to learn more about how CACs help kids

Holiday Stress

We hope you find joy and happiness during this holiday season. However, we acknowledge this time of year can be difficult for many. Whether you are reminded of the loss of a loved one, endure financial stress, or cannot find the time to relax, remember Child Advocacy Services is here to support you and your family. If you or someone you know could use help, please call one of our local regional offices to receive a list of community resources. But in the meantime, please click the link below to read about some helpful tips to relax and enjoy the true meaning of Christmas!

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Upcoming Webinars and Conferences

*CASA Volunteers are required to receive 12 Continuing Education hours per year. Only 4 can be articles, newsletters, and films.

Ongoing: TBRI Fridays

Ongoing eLearning: Louisiana Child Welfare Training Academy

Ongoing eLearning: Louisiana Children's Trust Fund Trainings

Brave children tell their stories. Courageous adults help these children through their trauma and assist them in finding a safe future. Buttons of Bravery represent the journey of one child for a year under the care of Child Advocacy Services.

In 2022, Child Advocacy Services CASA Program served 479 children with 179 volunteers dedicating over 6,485 hours. The CAC Program provided 758 forensic interviews and 540 counseling sessions to children and families.

YOU can help us do more by investing in services for children!

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