Empowering Foster Youth

Foster children often face significant disruptions in their lives, which can lead to a lack of stability and identity. Accessing quality education becomes even more challenging in such circumstances. By providing tailored guidance, fostering a supportive learning environment, and instilling confidence in their abilities, we can help foster children develop essential skills for success.

Access the complete article and 10 tips to help support foster children's education by clicking here.

Courtesy of Hanna's House Blog. Retrieved from https://hannasffa.org/blog/ August 13, 2024.

Time Management Tips for Volunteers 

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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.

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Back to School!


As crazy as it sounds, it's BACK TO SCHOOL time for families in our services areas. With many schools starting within the first few weeks of August, now may be the best time for you and your family to become readjusted to a schedule. Like your children, you may have also used the summer as a break from your typical family habits. You may have allowed relaxed bedtimes, unregulated eating habits, and possibly unmonitored and unlimited screen time (computers, tablets, video games, etc). While this type of "freedom"can be healthy (in doses) for a child to decompress from a previous school year, it may also cause them to forget what is required when August comes around. As their start date arrives, you may want to begin preparing your children for what rules and behaviors you expect during the new school year.


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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


LA CASA: Understanding the Impact of Poverty on Child Maltreatment - August 29, 6:00 p.m.


CLARO: Accommodations vs. Modifications - August 26, 12:00 p.m.

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 2023, Child Advocacy Services CASA Program served 466 children with 189 volunteers dedicating over 6,767 hours. The CAC Program provided 805 forensic interviews and 639 counseling sessions to children and families.


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