Louisiana CASA 2025-2026 Webinar Series
- LCWTA
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We are excited to partner with Louisiana CASA during their 2025-2026 Webinar Series: Strength in Unity.
Per the CASA website, this series equips professionals, child welfare advocates, and community members with the knowledge and collaborative strategies needed to protect children, support families, and prevent child abuse and neglect. Each session emphasizes the importance of cross-sector cooperation, early identification of risk factors, and collective responses that foster safe, stable, and nurturing relationships. By promoting a shared understanding and responsibility among systems—such as education, healthcare, faith-based institutions, family services, and policy leaders—participants will develop the tools and partnerships necessary to create resilient families and communities.
Learn more and register for each session below:
The Power of Partnerships - Why Collaboration Matters in Preventing Child Maltreatment
August 28, 2025 - 11:30 AM
This foundational session introduces the core concepts of collaborative prevention, emphasizing that child abuse prevention is not the job of a single agency, but a shared community responsibility. Using data, case examples, and success stories, the webinar will illustrate how strong interagency partnerships can reduce risk factors, strengthen protective factors, and intervene earlier in the cycle of harm. Participants will leave with a clear understanding of how to build or enhance coordinated networks of care that prioritize child and family well-being.
Education as a Protective Factor - Partnering with Schools to Safeguard Children
September 18, 2025 - 11:30 AM
Schools are often where children first show signs of abuse or neglect. This session examines how educators can play a central role in child protection when they are trained and supported to recognize trauma and collaborate with other systems. Participants will learn how to develop trauma-informed school policies, use resources to build protective environments, and coordinate with child welfare and mental health services to ensure appropriate supports.
Strengthening Families Through Community-Based Support and Resources
October 30, 2025 - 11:30 AM
Prevention begins with strengthening families. This session explores how coordinated efforts between housing support, food security, parenting education, and economic stability programs contribute to protective environments. Participants will gain tools to reduce stigma when offering services, learn how to assess family needs holistically, and design collaborative responses that meet families where they are.
Trauma-Informed Collaboration: Understanding & Responding to Adverse Experiences
January 29, 2026 - 11:30 AM
This webinar introduces trauma-informed care principles and how organizations across disciplines can adopt them in a unified approach. Participants will learn how systems can shift from reactive to responsive by embedding trauma-informed values such as safety, trust, peer support, and empowerment into every level of their work. Real-world examples of law enforcement, schools, courts, and service providers collaborating through trauma-informed frameworks will be shared.
Building Resilience - Practical Strategies to Support Families in Crisis
February 26, 2026 - 11:30 AM
Focusing on how to build long-term resilience, this session covers practical strategies for supporting families during and after crises. Through evidence-based practices and community-driven efforts, participants will learn how to identify strengths in families, build social connections, and encourage resilience in both children and caregivers.
Health System Collaboration - Medical Providers as Prevention Partners
March 26, 2026 - 11:30 AM
Healthcare professionals are often the first line of defense in identifying vulnerable children. This session emphasizes the importance of integrating child welfare perspectives into pediatric care, home visiting programs, and maternal health. Participants will learn how to conduct sensitive screenings, develop multidisciplinary response teams, and navigate legal and ethical issues in information sharing between medical and social systems.
Mobilizing the Faith and Nonprofit Sectors for Family Well-Being
April 30, 2026 - 11:30 AM
This webinar highlights the unique and trusted role of faith-based and nonprofit organizations in supporting families and preventing abuse. Participants will learn how these groups can act as first responders, liaisons, and advocates within their communities. The session will explore how to create partnerships between these organizations and public systems, design community-specific programs, and build networks that reflect the unique needs of families.
From Collaboration to Change - Advancing Policy Through Collective Action