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....
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...
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...
