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It is about OUR children! We believe the value of a community can be measured by the level of commitment it places on OUR children. There is power in community! Join us for New Volunteer Training September 14, 2010, we will be conducting advocate training on Tuesdays for
new volunteers from 5:30-8:30 PM, at our office in DeRidder CASA office, located at 118 N. Pine St, Suite G, DeRidder, LA 70634. September 16, 2010. Starting on Thursdays from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm, at
the Leesville CASA office, located at 113 S. 3rd Street, Leesville, LA 71446.
To register for the classes or for more information, please call Tommy Edwards 337-462-4667 in Beauregard Parish or Sissy Garrison 337-239-1970 in Vernon Parish
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In Louisiana... A child is abused every
48 minutes... Once every hour and 3 minutes, a child is confirmed neglected... Once
every 3 hours and 36 minutes, a child is confirmed physically abused... Once every 10 hours and
37 minutes, a child is confirmed sexually abused... 48 children died as a result of abuse or neglect... Nationally... Abused and Neglected children have an increased risk of arrest as a juvenile
by 55%, AND a risk of committing a violent crime by 96%
It shouldn't hurt to be a child! Join CASA as an advocate and help these children have a voice and
support system. Doesn't every child deserve to be heard?
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Go Blue with CASA!
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Be the Difference! Call (337) 462-4667
or (337) 239-1970 to get involved in the life of a child today!
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