Making a Difference
Capital Area CASA continues to provide an advocate for every child who needs a voice as he or she navigates the foster care and juvenile justice systems in East Baton Rouge Parish. During the third quarter of 2015, 105 advocates provided a voice in court for 194 abused and neglected children. Thirty-six new cases were appointed an advocate. Thirty-four CASA cases involving 50 children closed. Staff and volunteers attended 204 court hearings, 46 child protection agency and other case staffings and submitted 50 court reports to provide juvenile court judges with information about these children.
Holiday Open House
Capital Area CASA honored its volunteers for their advocacy work on behalf of abused and neglected children at the 2015 CASA Holiday Open House held Dec. 8 at the CASA office. The event was hosted by CASA’s board and staff. CASA volunteers, board members, attorneys, East Baton Rouge Parish Juvenile Court personnel and CASA staff attended. Read more >>
CASA Kids Enjoy Holiday Party
 The River Road Chapter of National Charity League hosted the annual CASA Kids’ Holiday Party Nov. 22. Children enjoyed inflatable play areas and photos with Santa. NCL is a group of mothers and daughters who volunteer together. Special thanks to NCL for hosting a fun event for our CASA kids and for supporting CASA throughout the year.
2016 CASA Board of Directors
Capital Area CASA’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce its 2016 officers and members:
Reginald Brown, Chair
Kristen Hogan, Vice Chair
Katie Ruiz, Secretary
Allyson Sadler, Treasurer
Newly elected to the board are Joy Boyd, Ryan Curtis, Joana Hernandez Edwards, Carlton Jones, Paulette Porter LaBostrie, Munzer Qaddourah, Lea Seelbach and Robin Toups.
Returning to the board are David Faulk, Shirley Lewis, Jennifer Racca McDonough, Nicki Skelton, Holly Sides, Amanda Stout, Mary Thompson, Stephen Whalen and Robert Woosley.
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