CASA of Lafourche advocates for abused and neglected children from a home in Lafourche Parish.

When a child is Abused (Physically, Sexually or Emotionally) OR Neglected (Not provided with adequate food, clothing, hygiene, or supervision) by a parent or guardian, they are removed from the home for their safety. The child(ren) are placed in the foster care system and are housed with a family member, a foster home, or group home. A court case is opened in our local court and the Parent or Guardian is usually given an opportunity to regain custody of their child by following the Court’s Orders.

Meanwhile, the child is living outside of their home and tend to experience many challenges. These challenges can include changing homes multiple times, changing schools, loss of family connections, inability to access personal possessions, changes to physical or emotional health, and many others.

This is where CASA comes in. A CASA volunteer is assigned to a child to: visit with them, investigate the progress of the case, make sure their needs are being met and tell the Judge what is in that child’s best interests.

The CASA remains active in that child’s life until they achieve a permanent home.