Louisiana CASA hosts training on child well-being assessment for Region 2 staff

Louisiana CASA held a training session in Lafayette last week for staff from CASA of South Louisiana, CASA of West CenLa, and CASA of St. Landry-Evangeline. The session introduced a newly developed Child Well-being Assessment designed for Region 2 CASA programs.

The training, aimed at staff who supervise CASA volunteers, focused on how to integrate the updated assessment into case management practices and ensure volunteers are prepared to use the tool effectively. Organizers said the goal is to create more consistent and informed advocacy for children in foster care.

The effort is part of Louisiana CASA’s Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Initiative, launched in 2024, which emphasizes evidence-based and data-informed practices. The initiative seeks to strengthen accountability, improve outcomes for children, and ensure their needs and voices are clearly understood.

By providing staff with new tools and training, Louisiana CASA is working to advance child advocacy efforts across the state and support more impactful decision-making on behalf of children in foster care.