Louisiana CASA

What an incredible day at the Louisiana State Capitol! ❤️💙

Yesterday, CASA staff, volunteers, board members, and supporters from across the state came together for CASA Day at the Capitol to raise awareness for children involved in the foster care system and highlight the impact of CASA advocacy throughout Louisiana.

We extend our sincere gratitude to the Governor’s Office for joining us and officially proclaiming May 27th as CASA Day at the Capitol. We were also honored to see special recognition presented to our 2026 Advocate of the Year, James Barse, and our 2026 Heart of Advocacy recipient, Ja'Nika Stanley, for their outstanding dedication and service to Louisiana’s children.

A special highlight of the day was our CASA pinning ceremony, where we celebrated the years of service and commitment of CASA staff and volunteers across Louisiana. Thank you to Volunteer Louisiana and Billy Nungesser Lt. Governor of Louisiana for providing volunteer service pins and helping us recognize the individuals who make such a profound difference in the lives of children every day.

The celebration continued as the Louisiana CASA network was recognized during the House of Representatives session through a legislative resolution honoring CASA’s statewide impact. Thank you to Representative Kathy Edmonston for sponsoring the resolution and for her continued support of CASA programs and the children we serve.

Most importantly, thank you to the Louisiana Legislature for your ongoing support of child advocacy efforts and to every local CASA program, staff member, volunteer, board member, and supporter who joined us at the Capitol. Together, we demonstrated the strength of the CASA network and our shared commitment to ensuring every child has a voice and the opportunity to thrive.

Thank you for making CASA Day at the Capitol 2026 such a meaningful success!

A huge thank you to all of our incredible exhibitors who joined us for the 2026 Louisiana CASA Conference! 💙

Our exhibitors helped make this year’s conference experience even more meaningful by connecting attendees with valuable resources, services, and organizations that support children, families, and CASA programs across Louisiana. We’re so grateful for your partnership and for taking the time to engage with our network of advocates throughout the week.

We also want to congratulate Nicole H. from CASA of Northeast Louisiana, the winner of our Conference Exhibitor Giveaway! 🎉 Attendees were entered into the drawing by visiting each exhibitor booth throughout the conference, and we loved seeing everyone connect and learn more about the amazing organizations represented this year.

Thank you again to all of our exhibitors for being part of the 2026 Louisiana CASA Conference!

Winston Rhea Scholars
Louisiana Healthcare Connections
Louisiana Department of Health
Louisiana Crisis Response
Louisiana National Guard Youth Challenge Program
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