The Center for Children and Families, Inc.

06/17/2026

🎉 One Year of Hope in Crowley! 🎉

We’re celebrating one year of serving children, families, and individuals through our Crowley Counseling Center! 💙

Over the past year, this space has become a place of healing, growth, and hope for so many across South Louisiana. From counseling and family therapy to play therapy and trauma-informed care, we’ve been honored to walk alongside individuals and families on their journey toward wellness.

What started as an exciting new chapter one year ago has grown into a thriving resource for our South Louisiana community, helping ensure that quality mental health services are accessible when they’re needed most.

Thank you to our clients, referral partners, supporters, and dedicated team members who have made this first year possible. We are grateful for the trust you place in us and look forward to continuing to serve Crowley for many years to come.

Here's to many more years of healing, hope, and impact! 💛

06/17/2026

Children are spending more time online than ever before—and keeping up with the digital world can be challenging!

Join us for Keeping Kids Safe Online, a free training for parents and caregivers focused on helping children navigate technology safely and confidently.

Topics include:
✔ Understanding online safety and privacy settings
✔ Healthy technology habits and boundaries
✔ Starting conversations with kids about digital safety
✔ Recognizing online risks and unsafe digital behavior

Plus, this training is being held at the Children's Museum, so kids can enjoy play and exploration while parents attend!

📅 Thursday, June 18th
⏰ 5:30pm-6:30pm
📍 Northeast Louisiana Children's Museum - 323 Walnut Street

Register today: www.standforhope.org/keeping-kids-safe-online/

06/16/2026

This summer, take the time to fill out an application to become a volunteer and join one of our upcoming training classes! ☀

Did you know that you can be trained to be a Court Appointed Special Advocate in as little as two training sessions? We will teach you everything you need to know AND you'll have a staff member by your side throughout the entire process.

You can become the voice for a child in the system who has no voice of their own. The few hours per month you volunteer as a CASA will dramatically change a child's life.

Take the first step and fill out an application at www.casaofnela.org or email [email protected]!

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06/16/2026

June is Men's Mental Health Awareness Month. 💙 When men ask for help, attend counseling, or talk openly about their struggles, they're doing more than helping themselves- they're helping break generational cycles. They're showing younger men and boys that strength isn't found in silence, but in having the courage to heal.

The next generation is watching. The example we set today can shape how they care for themselves tomorrow.

💙 Healing can start at any age.
💙 It's never too late to learn new tools.
💙 Asking for help can change generations.

If you're struggling, support is available. Visit our website to learn more about our counseling services and take the first step toward healing.

06/11/2026

Mental health support can make a lasting difference for children, teens, and families.

We're grateful for the opportunity to share more about the counseling services available through our Shreveport office and how our team is working to make care more accessible in the community. 💙

Take a moment learn more about how we're serving our Northwest Louisiana communities.⬇️

The Center for Children and Families in Shreveport, LA provides advocacy and mental health counseling services to children, families, and individuals to promote a safe and healthy environment.

06/11/2026

Make your summer matter! 💙❤️ Sign up for a training today!

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06/11/2026

We’ve been nominated! 🎉 The Center for Children & Families is honored to be nominated in the Non-Profit Organization, Place to work, AND Mental Health Services categories of the Shreveport-Bossier Choice Awards! 💙

We need your help! 🏆 Voting is open now through Monday June 26th, and your vote can help us continue to raise awareness for trauma-informed care and mental health support in our shreveport community.

Here’s how to vote:
💙 Visit voteshreveport.com
💙 Go to the Services + Health & Beauty categories
💙 Select Non-Profit Organization, Place to Work, and Mental Health Services sub-categories
💙Scroll to find The Center for Children & Families and cast your vote!

Your support means the world to us. Help us spread the word by sharing this post and tagging your friends! 💙Anyone can vote!

06/05/2026

Our Northeast Louisiana community is grieving after the tragic loss of two young lives. During difficult times, it's important to remember that children, teens, and adults may all process grief differently.

This story shares helpful information about navigating grief and supporting one another during times of loss. We are keeping the families, friends, first responders, and everyone impacted by this tragedy in our thoughts.

If you or someone you know is struggling, support is available.

The Center for Children & Families offers counseling services for children, teens, adults, and families across Louisiana. To learn more or schedule an appointment, call 318-398-0945 or visit standforhope.org.

Community Grief: How to Hold Each Other Up🔗⬇️

06/01/2026

We are extremely grateful for these new CASA of Northeast Louisiana volunteers! 💙

CASA of NELA is proud to say we graduated FIVE NEW ADVOCATES! 🎉❤💙

Missi Verdick, Claire Larson, Sherry Pruitt, Kirby Johnson, and Tommy Elmore were sworn in by Judge Aisha Clark and are officially Court Appointed Special Advocates!

These five individuals are going to make an incredible impact on the life of a child in foster care right here in Northeast Louisiana. In just a few hours a month, these advocates will ensure an abused or neglected child will find a safe, permanent home. What an amazing opportunity!

Thank you, advocates, for choosing to give your few volunteer hours per month to CASA of Northeast Louisiana!

You can join these community members in changing the life of a child by becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate too! Training classes are happening all summer long - and we need you! You can become trained in two short classes and be on your way to serving a child in need. Check us out at www.casaofnela.org or email [email protected] with any questions!

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