Louisiana CASA http://louisianacasa.org Court Appointed Special Advocates For Children Thu, 26 Aug 2010 20:14:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 CASA New Orleans 5th Annual “What’s Cookin With CASA” http://louisianacasa.org/2010/08/casa-new-orleans-5th-annual-%e2%80%9cwhat%e2%80%99s-cookin-with-casa%e2%80%9d/ http://louisianacasa.org/2010/08/casa-new-orleans-5th-annual-%e2%80%9cwhat%e2%80%99s-cookin-with-casa%e2%80%9d/#comments Thu, 26 Aug 2010 20:14:38 +0000 jwilson http://louisianacasa.org/?p=1030 CASA New Orleans will host its 5th Annual “What’s Cookin With CASA” on Thursday, November 11, 2010 at the Riverview Room in Jax Brewery.  The event will include a silent auction, cooking demonstration by Susan Spicer, highly celebrated chef with Bayona and music by Gina Brown and her band, Anuthu Level.  Tickets prices are $100 which includes Patron party and event or $50.00 for the event.  For more information, please contact the CASA office at 504-522-1962.

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Summary of Position

The position of AmeriCorps*VISTA Outreach & Awareness Coordinator (OAC) will design, develop, and implement grassroots strategies for increasing the awareness and sustainability of CASA in the local community.  With guidance and support from the local CASA Staff, the OAC will engage in capacity building strategies that focus on public awareness and outreach (short term) as well as fund development and sustainability (long term). Serving as an AC*VISTA member, the OAC will be a part of a team of 15 members in the Louisiana CASA Association network serving throughout the state.

Qualifications & Skills

The individual should have a college degree or a minimum of three years of experience.  The OAC should possess the ability to work independently on assigned duties as part of a larger team.  With guidance and support, the OAC should be able to carry tasks from initial stages to completion with measurable results, seeking assistance when needed from team members and/or Supervisor.  Background or experience in working with volunteer-driven, grassroots, and/or programs serving abused and neglected children is desired as well as working in public relations and/or marketing.  The individual should have a desire to be a part of the rebuilding of Louisiana through service to its most vulnerable population –child victims of abuse and neglect.

The following skill set is desired, but not necessary, to serve:

*        Experience and/or knowledge of community awareness and outreach

*        Enthusiasm and skill for public speaking, engaging potential partners, and promoting CASA with established and cold contacts in the community

*        Experience and/or knowledge of working with grassroots, advocacy programs

*        Knowledge of, or commitment to, issues involving child abuse and/or neglect

*        Desktop publishing/Strong Computer and Technology Skills

*        Strong Oral, Written Communications (Press Releases, Grant Proposals, etc)

*        Knowledge and/or experience working in both urban and rural settings

*        Experience working with diverse populations and cultures

Segal Americorps Education Award or Post-Service Stipend Available.

Modest Living Allowance.

Healthcare Benefits.

Childcare Assistance.

Student Loan Forbearance or Deferment.

One year non-competitive status for a federal government job.

If you are interested or know someone who is qualified, please contact John Wyble or Revonda Kirby immediately @ 225-930-0305 or john@louisianacasa.org or revonda@louisianacasa.org .

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On June 16, 2010, child welfare workers from the Office of Community Services (OCS) and Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers and staff met together to enhance their work for abused and neglected children in Ascension Parish.  This OCS and CASA social event allowed the two agencies to mingle together in a more relaxed and personal setting to build relationships.  This event allowed all those involved to relate and connect on topics in addition to their love and passion for helping children in need.  OCS and CASA continue to work closely together to ensure that all of the children of Ascension Parish have safe and permanent homes.

 

When OCS and CASA Unite….

     -Communities are strengthened 
          -Voices are  heard                                            
               -Relationships are built                              
                    -Lives are saved
                         -Families are united

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Why?

Because tonight over 5,000 Louisiana children cannot go home. Tomorrow, you can be the voice for 1 of these abused children.

Because as you know anyONE can change the world!

Each year thousands of children in every Louisiana parish enter into foster care because they were innocent victims of abuse or neglect. You can be the 1 to help an abused child in YOUR parish.

A Court Appointed Special Advocate or CASA helps an abused child by learning about his or her case and speaking up for the child’s best interests.  Everyday people can be a CASA.

Help us spread the word

]]> http://louisianacasa.org/2010/06/1000-by-september-1/feed/ 0 Child abuse/neglect increases the risk of arrest as a juvenile by 55% and the risk of committing a violent crime by 96%. Many youth in the child welfare system “cross over” into the juvenile justice and other systems. http://louisianacasa.org/2010/06/child-abuseneglect-increases-the-risk-of-arrest-as-a-juvenile-by-55-and-the-risk-of-committing-a-violent-crime-by-96/ http://louisianacasa.org/2010/06/child-abuseneglect-increases-the-risk-of-arrest-as-a-juvenile-by-55-and-the-risk-of-committing-a-violent-crime-by-96/#comments Wed, 09 Jun 2010 16:37:10 +0000 rkirby http://louisianacasa.org/?p=867 LACASA will be co-hosting an important Court Improvement Program Training on this subject on June 25, 2010 in Mandeville, LA.  Click the link to “Event Registration” for more information.

Below you will also find links to a two-part series on “Crossover” Youth that was written by Shay Bilchik and Judge Michael Nash.

Two Sides of the Same Coin 

Two Sides of the Same Coin Part II

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LACASA on YouTube

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Click here to read more…

]]> http://louisianacasa.org/2010/05/casa-night-at-the-zephyrs-game/feed/ 0 From Homeless to Graduate http://louisianacasa.org/2010/05/from-homeless-to-graduate/ http://louisianacasa.org/2010/05/from-homeless-to-graduate/#comments Tue, 25 May 2010 15:06:50 +0000 jwilson http://louisianacasa.org/?p=841 As an outsider peering in, you can’t see the pain 18-year-old Julia Vailes has carried all her life. She’s candid about her atypical childhood, most of which played out in several foster homes between Shreveport and Minden. Click here to read the full story.

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Press Release

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