CASA of Lafourche

Specialties

We specialize in advocating for children who are taken from their homes due to neglect or abuse.

History

Established in 2009.

In 1976, a Superior Court Judge by the name of David Soukup of Seattle, WA, saw a recurring problem in his courtroom: He felt that he was not receiving sufficient information to allow him to make the right decision when dealing with child abuse and neglect cases. He wondered if knew everything he should in order to make a decision that could facilitate that’s child’s growth into a mature and happy adult.

To ensure he was getting all the facts and the long-​term welfare of each child was being represented, the Seattle judge came up with an idea that would change America’s judicial procedure and the lives of over a million children. He obtained funding to recruit and train community volunteers to step into courtrooms on behalf of the children: Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers.

Today, CASA of Lafourche is one of over 930 CASA programs across the United States.

CASA of Lafourche became an independent organization in October 2009.