Each year, over 5,000 children in Louisiana experience abuse or neglect, ushering them into the dependency of the court and foster care systems. The 17 local CASA programs work in dozens of …

The purpose of CASA programs is to promote timely placement of children in need of care in permanent, safe, and stable homes in accordance with the provisions of the Louisiana Children’s Code.

CASA is a Court Appointed Special Advocate. A CASA is not an attorney but a lay advocate who volunteers his or her time to get to know the children in abuse and neglect cases and advocate for …

What is the role of a CASA during court proceedings? CASAs are required to attend all court proceedings related to their assigned child. They submit detailed reports to the court based on their …

Child Advocacy Services (CAS) is a private, non-profit umbrella agency providing services through the Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program, Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) program, …

CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocate. CASA advocates are trained community volunteers appointed by a judge to serve as a child’s voice in court. They represent the best interests of abused …

CASAs are appointed to a child’s case and advocate on their behalf in the court system. They are the eyes and ears of the court, and they ensure that the child does not get lost or overlooked in the child …

Dec 17, 2025 · Court Appointed Special Advocate® (CASA) and guardian ad litem (GAL) volunteers are appointed by judges to advocate for children’s best interests. This best-interest advocacy makes a …

Dec 13, 2025 · As the statewide association, Louisiana CASA is proud to support local programs with the training, resources, and guidance they need to ensure every child has strong, effective advocacy. …

In 1992, a group of concerned and dedicated individuals established Capital Area CASA Association in East Baton Rouge Parish as a private, non-profit organization. CASA recruits, screens, trains, and …