Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) was established by Louisiana state statute (Louisiana Children’s Code Art. 424) in 1991 with the mission of advocating for the timely placement of children in safe and stable homes. In 1994, the Louisiana CASA Association was established to provide guidance, oversight, and assistance to the three existing local CASA programs. Since then, Louisiana CASA has been dedicated to expanding CASA's reach across the state and helping establish 15 additional local CASA programs.

In 2023, with the launch of our newest program, Louisiana CASA reached a major milestone: 100% statewide coverage of all 42 judicial districts in our state. With this achievement, Louisiana now stands as the 3rd non-profit structured state in the nation, and the 15th overall to reach this accomplishment. CASA volunteers, who receive special training and supervision, are appointed by judges to speak on behalf of children in state custody. Their primary role is to ensure the well-being of abused and neglected children in foster care by investigating and monitoring their cases. Now, children in all 42 judicial districts in Louisiana have access to a dedicated CASA volunteer.