CASA Programs show support of Human Trafficking Awareness Month
PROGRAM NEWS Human trafficking is a form of modern slavery that occurs in every state, including Louisiana. Governor John Bell Edwards has declared January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Many CASA programs in Louisiana have stepped up and shown their support...
Louisiana Supreme Court has a new Chief Justice, John Weimer
CHILD WELFARE NEWS John Weimer, 66, of Thibodaux, took the oath of office this month as the state’s 26th chief justice. A ceremony marking his investiture was held in New Orleans on Thursday. Weimer fills the seat vacated by Bernette Joshua Johnson, who retired Dec....
St. Tammany Parish Judge named Louisiana CASA Judge of the Year
PROGRAM NEWS While presiding over a virtual swearing-in ceremony for new CASA volunteer advocates, Judge Scott Gardner recently asked each trainee what drew them to the program. Most mentioned their personal or professional experiences in child welfare or a desire to...
