Child Advocacy Services CASA and CAC

06/21/2026

Today, we celebrate the dads, father figures, mentors, and male role models who help shape children’s lives with love, strength, and stability. We’re especially grateful for the CASA volunteers who show up with that same dedication. Happy Father’s Day 💙

06/18/2026

It is with heavy hearts that Child Advocacy Services announces the passing of our beloved friend, colleague, and advocate, Rachel Hester.

Rachel’s journey with CAS began as a CASA Advocate, where she volunteered her time and heart to ensure that children in foster care had a voice. Her passion for helping children and families led her to join our staff, where she faithfully served in many roles over nearly 16 years, including Family Service Coordinator and Supervisor.

Throughout her years with CAS, Rachel embodied compassion, dedication, and unwavering service. She touched the lives of countless children, families, volunteers, and coworkers, offering encouragement, guidance, and hope to those who needed it most. Whether advocating for a child, supporting a family, mentoring a volunteer, or lending a listening ear to a colleague, Rachel made everyone feel seen, valued, and cared for.

The photos shared here represent just a small glimpse of the countless moments Rachel spent serving the mission she loved so deeply. Her impact on Child Advocacy Services and our community is immeasurable, and her legacy will live on through the many lives she touched.

We extend our deepest condolences to her husband, children, grandchildren, friends, and all who loved her. Please keep her family in your thoughts and prayers as we mourn this tremendous loss and celebrate a life devoted to service, kindness, and love.

Thank you, Rachel, for being a voice for children and a treasured member of the CAS family. You will be deeply missed and forever remembered.

06/14/2026

Happy International Children’s Day! Today we celebrate the rights and well-being of children around the world. Every child deserves a loving and safe home. Join us in building a brighter world for children, one voice at a time.

06/12/2026

At Child Advocacy Services, we know that protecting children takes a team.

We are proud to celebrate one of our MDT partners, Detective Laura Mueller of the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office, for receiving the Louisiana Association of Crisis Negotiators’ “Tracy Morgan” Negotiator of the Year Award.

Her commitment to helping others through some of life’s most difficult moments reflects the compassion and professionalism we are fortunate to witness firsthand. Congratulations on this outstanding achievement, and thank you for your continued partnership in helping provide safety, healing, and hope to children and families in our community. 💙

APSO Detective Receives Statewide Negotiator of the Year Award:

Congratulations to Detective Laura Mueller on being named the recipient of the Louisiana Association of Crisis Negotiators' "Tracy Morgan" Negotiator of the Year Award.

Detective Mueller is the first recipient of the award since it was renamed in honor of Louisiana State Trooper and crisis negotiator Sergeant Tracy Morgan.

Detective Mueller received the statewide honor for her outstanding work during a critical incident involving a barricaded and suicidal individual. Through patience, professionalism, and compassion, she helped bring a highly volatile situation to a peaceful resolution and ultimately helped save a life.

We are incredibly proud of Detective Mueller and this well-deserved recognition. Thank you for representing the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office with excellence.

06/08/2026

📣 We’re Looking for 12 Threading Hope 365 Captains!

Can you help us fill the 2027 calendar with hope?

Child Advocacy Services is recruiting 12 passionate leaders to serve as Threading Hope 365 Captains—one captain for each month of the year. From July through December, our captains will rally their friends, family, coworkers, and community members to help fill every day of their assigned month.

Here’s how it works:
🗓️ January 1 = $1
🗓️ December 31 = $365
Every day is sponsored, every donation makes a difference, and together a fully filled calendar can raise nearly $66,795 to support children and families served through CASA and CAC programs.

As a Captain, you’ll:
✔️ Take ownership of one month
✔️ Build a team of supporters
✔️ Help recruit donors to fill each day
✔️ Make a lasting impact for children in foster care and children healing from abuse

We’re looking for community champions, business leaders, volunteers, advocates, and anyone who believes every child deserves a voice.

💙 One month. One leader. Hundreds of lives impacted.

Interested in becoming a 2027 Threading Hope 365 Captain? Send us a message or visit childadv.net/threading-hope-365 to learn more.

06/08/2026

☀️ Make an Impact This Summer ☀️

Children in our community need caring, consistent adults to stand by their side when they need it most. Become a CASA volunteer and help give a child a voice, healing, and security.

📅 Our next CASA Volunteer Training begins August 20, 2026

06/05/2026

Without school routines and trusted adults like teachers, summer can be especially vulnerable for children in foster care. We’re recruiting CASA volunteers all summer long to fill the gap checking in, speaking up, and making sure no child falls through the cracks! If you’ve been looking for a way to give back, now’s the time to step in and speak up for a child in need. Learn more at www.childadv.net

06/04/2026

Last year, 1,141 children served by CASA in Louisiana were reunified with their biological families. These reunifications represent not just numbers, but real stories of resilience l, healing, and hope. With guidance from CASA volunteers, many families are able to access the support they need to create safe, nurturing environments for their children to return home. Join Child Advocacy Services in celebrating National Reunification Month and help more families write their next chapter. Learn how to volunteer here www.childadv.net!

Are you interested in learning how to become a CASA volunteer?

05/29/2026

💙 We’re Hiring! Join Our Mission. 💙

Child Advocacy Services is seeking a full-time Care Coordinator for our Children’s Advocacy Center program in Hammond.

If you’re passionate about serving children, building relationships, and creating positive change in your community, we encourage you to apply.

📍 Hammond, LA
📅 Applications accepted through June 15, 2026
📧 Submit resumes and cover letters to [email protected]

Help us continue our mission to provide Voice, Healing, and Security to children across Southeast Louisiana.

05/26/2026

In April, our Children’s Advocacy Center continued providing critical support and services to children and families across our region. 💙

✨ 84 forensic interviews conducted
✨ 140 hours of counseling provided
✨ 67 children received counseling services
✨ 8 human trafficking cases reported
✨ 13 human trafficking care coordination meetings held

Every number represents a child receiving safety, healing, and hope. Thank you to our staff, partners, MDT members, and supporters who help make this work possible every single day.