October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month |
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A home is supposed to be one’s safe haven, but not every house is a home. Court statistics show that children are present during domestic or intimate partner violence incidents in 36% of cases; of those children who were present, 60% directly witnessed the violence. Children who grow up around domestic violence can believe it is normal, and often repeat the cycle of violence in their own adult lives. The support of a CASA volunteer can help children build resilience to counter these reoccurring cycles. Having a stable relationship with a supportive adult can help children do well, even they have faced significant hardships. CASA of the 18th JDC promotes court-appointed volunteer advocacy so every child who has experienced abuse or neglect can be safe, have a permanent home, and the opportunity to thrive. Change a child’s story today by becoming a CASA volunteer. #DomesticViolenceAwareness #ChangeAChildsStory |
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You're Invited: Information Orientation Session |
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Interested in becoming a CASA? Not sure what it entails? Want to learn more? We're hosting an orientation to explain the organization, what a CASA does and the steps to become a CASA. The orientation session will provide all the details for you to make an informed decision to become an advocate for our most vulnerable children. Help #ChangeAChildsStory.
Share with family, friends and colleagues within your network! |
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Welcome, Gina - our newest CASA! |
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Congratulations, Gina Martiny! Gina was recently sworn in by Judge Alvin Batiste as our newest CASA. We are always in need of more CASAs to help advocate for the best interest of the children in foster are due to abuse or neglect. |
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How "sweet" is this donation?! |
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Thank you, The Poboy House, for donating birthday cakes for our CASA children in West Baton Rouge Parish! Last night, a brother & sister, whose birthdays are very close, celebrated their birthdays with their CASA volunteer who brought them this sweet treat. The CASA was also able to select and bring each of them a special gift from our CASA Closet, made up of donated new toys, especially from the holiday toy drive hosted by Coburn Supply! Contact us if you're interested in creating a partnership to help our local children. |
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ICYMI: CASA of the 18th JDC celebrates first full year in operation |
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As I reflect on the past year, I am immensely proud of how far we've come and all that we have accomplished. There is still so much work to be done, but together with our board of directors, our donors, our volunteers and our community, we have already made a significant impact in the lives of those we serve - the most vulnerable children who need that one consistent person in their life. |
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ICYMI: Celebrity Waiter of the 18th JDC a record-breaking success |
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The first Celebrity Waiter of the 18th JDC took place on Sunday, Sept. 8 at the Addis Community Center, gathering nearly 350 community members and raising $214,613 to support CASA of the 18th JDC. |
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CASA of the 18th JDC will be at the following community events in October. Come say hello and learn more about the organization: |
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As a non-profit organization, we operate based on individual/corporate donor dollars or through grant funding. Your donation helps us continue our daily work. Will you consider a financial contribution to CASA of the 18th JDC? |
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You can make a purchase from our Amazon Wish List. Thank you for your generosity.
#ChangeAChildsStory |
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