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The CASA program is under the fiscal and programmatic administration
of the Supreme Court's CASA Assistance Program. The special advocate program is an essential component in Louisiana's ability
to maintain family safety and stability, particularly considering the compressed ASFA time frames for permanency. Upon appointment
by a court of proper jurisdiction, CASA serves the community of abused, neglected and at-risk children referred by the judge,
the case manager, foster parents, or others involved in the case. Because CASA advocates take only one or two cases at a time,
they focus on a very small number of children, ensuring their safety and welfare until the case is closed. CASA advocates
serve as catalysts who can make sure that they have mobilized all available resources for a child, that family members are
complying with case plans and participating in mandated services, that they have addressed any roadblocks to permanence, and
that the child remains safe whether in a foster home, a relative placement or returned home. CASA is unique within the Child
in Need of Care system, in that it functions as a neutral nonparty advocate for the best interests of individual children
assigned to them by the courts.
The Mission of the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement (LCLE)
is to improve the operations of the criminal justice and juvenile justice system and promote public safety by providing progressive
leadership and coordination within the criminal justice community. To this end, the agency provides a forum for all elements
of the criminal justice system to come together in common cause and to develop multi-agency programs which serve the needs
of a wide range of criminal justice organizations, support proven, critical, or innovative operational initiatives through
the grant programs administered by the agency, promote the highest professional and ethical standards in law enforcement through
high quality training programs, and to provide quality services to the criminal justice community and victims of crime within
the framework of state and federal law and policy.
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DCFS is responsible for developing and providing social services and improving social conditions for the citizens of Louisiana, and for rehabilitating persons with disabilities for employment. Vision: We will build a stronger Louisiana by helping individuals, children and families to achieve safer and more independent lives. Mission: Effectively and efficiently guiding individuals, children and families toward independence and safety through integrated quality services and partnerships in an environment of opportunity and accountability. Philosophy: The Department of Social Services is committed to the recognition and respect of basic human needs and civil rights of both consumers and employees and the holistic delivery of services with integrity, honesty and fairness. |
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