The Center for Children and Families, Inc.

06/05/2026

Our Northeast Louisiana community is grieving after the tragic loss of two young lives. During difficult times, it's important to remember that children, teens, and adults may all process grief differently.

This story shares helpful information about navigating grief and supporting one another during times of loss. We are keeping the families, friends, first responders, and everyone impacted by this tragedy in our thoughts.

If you or someone you know is struggling, support is available.

The Center for Children & Families offers counseling services for children, teens, adults, and families across Louisiana. To learn more or schedule an appointment, call 318-398-0945 or visit standforhope.org.

Community Grief: How to Hold Each Other Up🔗⬇️

06/04/2026

Children are spending more time online than ever before—and keeping up with the digital world can be challenging!

Join us for Keeping Kids Safe Online, a free training for parents and caregivers focused on helping children navigate technology safely and confidently.

Topics include:
✔ Understanding online safety and privacy settings
✔ Healthy technology habits and boundaries
✔ Starting conversations with kids about digital safety
✔ Recognizing online risks and unsafe digital behavior

Plus, this training is being held at the Children's Museum, so kids can enjoy play and exploration while parents attend!

📅 Thursday, June 18th
⏰ 5:30pm-6:30pm
📍 Northeast Louisiana Children's Museum - 323 Walnut Street

Register today: www.standforhope.org/keeping-kids-safe-online/

06/01/2026

We are extremely grateful for these new CASA of Northeast Louisiana volunteers! 💙

CASA of NELA is proud to say we graduated FIVE NEW ADVOCATES! 🎉❤💙

Missi Verdick, Claire Larson, Sherry Pruitt, Kirby Johnson, and Tommy Elmore were sworn in by Judge Aisha Clark and are officially Court Appointed Special Advocates!

These five individuals are going to make an incredible impact on the life of a child in foster care right here in Northeast Louisiana. In just a few hours a month, these advocates will ensure an abused or neglected child will find a safe, permanent home. What an amazing opportunity!

Thank you, advocates, for choosing to give your few volunteer hours per month to CASA of Northeast Louisiana!

You can join these community members in changing the life of a child by becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocate too! Training classes are happening all summer long - and we need you! You can become trained in two short classes and be on your way to serving a child in need. Check us out at www.casaofnela.org or email [email protected] with any questions!

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06/01/2026

Summer brings freedom, but children still benefit from routine. ☀️Predictable schedules help kids feel secure, regulate emotions, and transition more smoothly throughout the day.

What's one routine your family keeps during the summer?

05/29/2026

We were proud to attend the Union Parish Chamber Banquet this wee with our Brokers of Hope team, along with our Chief Advocacy Officer and Chief Executive Officer. We’re grateful for opportunities to connect with community leaders, build partnerships, and continue working together to bring hope and support to children and families across our region. 💙

05/29/2026

Thank you for celebrating this special milestone with us and for helping us continue creating hope and healing for families who need it most across Northwest Louisiana! 💙

05/29/2026

It means so much to have the support of community partners who believe in the work we do and come alongside us in the hope we are building together every day! 💙

05/29/2026

Thankful for community partners who continue to stand with us and believe in bringing hope and healing to children and families across Shreveport! 💙

05/29/2026

Yesterday was a big day for our team as we officially celebrated the opening and expansion of our Shreveport Counseling Center with a ribbon cutting ceremony! 💙✂️

We are so thankful to the Greater Shreveport Chamber of Commerce and the Bossier Chamber of Commerce for helping us celebrate this milestone and for supporting our growth in the community.

As the need for mental health services continues to grow, we are proud to expand our counseling services in Shreveport so more children, teens, and families can get the support they need close to home.

A big thank you to the community partners, supporters, and friends who came out to celebrate with us!

This new space represents represents continued hope, healing, and support for the families we serve every day. We are excited for what is ahead and grateful to continue serving the Shreveport and Bossier communities! 💙

05/28/2026

We’re incredibly honored and grateful to be recognized as Nonprofit of the Year by the Monroe Chamber of Commerce 💛

The recognition honors the Center’s commitment to creating safe, healthy environments where children and families can heal, grow and thrive. 🔗⬇️