CASA volunteers can play life-changing roles in lives of foster care children
Across the Natchitoches area, bright blue CASA pinwheels like these in front of BOM on Keyser will be spinning in yards, gardens and public spaces as a reminder that every child deserves a safe and nurturing home.The pinwheel has become the national symbol for child abuse prevention.
CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocates of Central Louisiana, trains community volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children and services in Natchitoches, Sabine and Red River parishes. In order to join CASA, volunteers must pass criminal and DCFS background checks, be over the age of 21, and willing to devote multiple hours weekly to the children.