Calendar

Mar
27
Fri
Empowerment and Protection: Increasing Awareness and Action Against Abuse in the IDD Community for Everyday Life
Mar 27 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Empowerment and Protection: Increasing Awareness and Action Against Abuse in the IDD Community for Everyday Life

Taking Action Against Abuse is a hands-on workshop to help you stay safe. In this training, you will learn: What abuse and neglect mean; signs that someone may be hurting you or not treating you right; how to speak up for yourself; who you can tell if something feels wrong; & what steps to take to get help. We will use simple examples, group activities, and practice exercises to help you understand what to do. You will have time to ask questions and talk about real-life situations. This workshop helps you build confidence, learn your rights, and know how to protect yourself and others. Families, caregivers, and community members are welcome too, so everyone can work together to create safer spaces. You have the right to feel safe.

When we learn the signs and take action, we can make positive change. Join us and be part of the solution.

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Apr
10
Fri
Planning for the Future: Housing, Independence, and Life Planning
Apr 10 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Planning for the Future: Housing, Independence, and Life Planning

This workshop is for youth and young adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) and their families who want to explore options and prepare for independent adult life.

In this interactive session, participants will learn about different housing options such as living with family, supported apartments, or group homes. We will discuss how to think about future living arrangements, what supports may be needed, and who can help with making housing decisions and finding local resources.

Participants will also explore the skills needed to live more independently, including managing daily routines, understanding personal responsibilities, and planning for long-term support. Through guided discussion and activities, learners will practice identifying questions to ask when considering housing choices and how to plan for the future with confidence.

This workshop provides practical information and simple tools to help individuals and families start meaningful conversations about housing, independence, and long-term planning.

Planning today helps create a strong and supported future.

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Apr
17
Fri
A New Era in Parenting Education: Engaging Parents Where They Are
Apr 17 @ 9:45 am – 5:30 pm
A New Era in Parenting Education: Engaging Parents Where They Are

As NPEN celebrates 30 years of advancing science-based parenting education, this virtual conference explores innovative, practical ways parenting educators can support parents where they live, learn, work, and gather. Attendees will discover new approaches, tools, and strategies to use in their parenting education programming to keep parenting education relevant, accessible, and impactful in today’s evolving world.

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Apr
30
Thu
Mobilizing the Faith and Nonprofit Sectors for Family Well-Being
Apr 30 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Mobilizing the Faith and Nonprofit Sectors for Family Well-Being

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.

 

Learning Objectives: 

  • Equip churches and nonprofits to become trusted connectors for families. 

  • Address barriers families face in accessing formal services. 

  • Explore successful church-parish partnerships in prevention work. 

 

2025 – 2026 Louisiana CASA Webinar Series: Strength in Unity 

Louisiana CASA is excited to host our fourth webinar series. This year, we are partnering with Louisiana Child Welfare Training Academy (LCWTA) to bring this series to community members across our state. 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. 

REGISTER HERE

Jun
14
Sun
2026 APSAC Colloquium
Jun 14 @ 8:00 am – Jun 18 @ 5:00 pm
2026 APSAC Colloquium

For over three decades, the APSAC Colloquium has been a cornerstone for professionals and researchers working to prevent and respond to child maltreatment. Now in its 33rd year, this go-to conference continues to bring together the field’s most respected voices and emerging innovators for a one-of-a-kind learning and networking experience.

The 33rd APSAC Colloquium brings together professionals, researchers, and advocates who believe that real progress happens when we connect across disciplinessolve with shared purpose, and bridge gaps in systems, communities, and understanding. Set in vibrant New Orleans, where collaboration and culture meet, this year’s gathering invites voices to come together -where various voices harmonize like jazz, creating bold, lasting solutions for children and families.

For the third year in a row, the Colloquium returns to New Orleans—a city where scholarship meets soul. Attendees don’t just come for the sessions—they return for the connection, culture, and community. Past participants have paraded in second lines, joined jazz-infused bar crawls, and built meaningful collaborations over beignets and bold ideas.

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