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Did you know...

Once every hour & three minutes a child is confirmed neglected in Louisiana.

Once every 3 hours & 36 minutes a child is confirmed physically abused in Louisiana.

Once every 10 hours & 37 minutes a child is confirmed sexually abused in Louisiana.


A Child is Abused Every 48 minutes in Louisiana

The Good News is YOU CAN HELP!!!

Child abuse & neglect can be prevented & stopped, & families strengthened, by programs that work. Be the difference in a child's life. Volunteer.


Here are some links about the CASA program that you might find interesting:

www.casanela.org

Becoming a CASA volunteer is a challenging and rewarding experience. Prospective volunteers complete an application, submit three character references, agree to a complete background check, and go through a comprehensive interview. Volunteers complete a thorough training program and observe juvenile court proceedings before they are sworn in by a judge. A CASA is an officer of the court, and the position is one of great responsibility as well as privilege.

If you are interested in becoming a CASA, please contact us for more information. CASA is a volunteer-driven agency, and without dedicated volunteers children in our community would not receive needed services & protections.

The Court Appointed Special Advocate program was founded in 1977 by a Seattle judge. Advocates were trained to help the court obtain a clearer picture of what children in the court system wanted, as well as what was in their best interests. Since that time, the original program has expanded to form National CASA, which is the umbrella program for more than 900 local CASA agencies with more than 76,000 volunteers.


CASA of Natchitoches was founded in 2003, and has been growing ever since. We currently serve all of Natchitoches Parish, and we have plans to expand into neighboring parishes in the near future. We have an excellent pool of trained volunteers who are committed to serving the children in our community.
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