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Louisiana Supreme Court has a new Chief Justice, John Weimer

by LacasaUser01 | Jan 14, 2021 | Child Welfare News

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

by LacasaUser01 | Jan 13, 2021 | CASA Program

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...

Family Justice Initiative (FJI) invites parishes in Louisiana to become a “demonstration site”

by LacasaUser01 | Nov 12, 2020 | CASA Program

NEWS Our state has been presented with an exciting opportunity (amidst all the challenges that we have been facing). The Family Justice Initiative (FJI) has invited one or more parishes in Louisiana to become a “demonstration site,” a parish where the...