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Swamp Haunted Hikes – BREC’s Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center

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Mamas, you don’t want to miss BREC’s Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center‘s Swamp Haunted Hikes, designed specifically for younger children. Our kids had a great time last year, it’s an evening chock-full of activities and not-so-scary Halloween fun! Check out our short video from last year below! 
 
Swamp Haunted Hikes

 Swamp Haunted Hikes – BREC’s Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center

This program is an alternative to the commercial haunted houses, which are geared more for teenagers and adults. Spooky Storytime and make-and-take crafts are offered in the Education Building. Trek through the Swamp Graveyard Maze to get to our Crazy Carnival Games and a face-painting station. Interact with snakes, insects, rats, and other “creepy critters” at treat stations along the Haunted Hike Trail. Pass through our Animal Morgue to visit with more live animals from Wings of Hope Wildlife Sanctuary – and don’t forget to check out nature’s “grossest” in the Creepy Cavern.
Swamp Haunted Hikes
 
Costumed characters lurk throughout the site ready to share “kooky treasures” with all the attending little witches, fairies, hobgoblins, and heroes. No scare tactics are used during this program, and participants are welcome (and encouraged) to come in costume. Bring a flashlight. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Food vendors will be on site selling snacks and beverages. Sponsored by DIG Magazine. Join us at Haunted Hikes for some family-friendly Halloween fun!
 
We hope to see you there!
 

 
 

WHEN: Oct 12 + 19 + 26 – Doors open at 6 p.m., trail opens at dark

COST: $6 per person 

10/31 Consortium’s 6th Annual Ghostly Gala Fundraiser

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Kick off the Fifolet Halloween Festival at the 6th Annual Ghostly Gala! This event is the corresponding masquerade ball to the Baton Rouge Halloween Parade, 10/31 Consortium’s main fundraiser. Guests will enjoy an open bar, a full buffet with amazing desserts, door prizes, raffle drawings, costume contest, table decorating contest, dancing, games, live entertainment, live music and more! The Ghostly Gala is a major fundraiser for 10/31 Consortium. Proceeds from the gala help further their initiatives of creating a safe and happy Halloween for the children in our community. 

There are many reasons to love all that 10/31 Consortium hosts during Halloween season but there is a reason and a cause behind all the fun… above all else, 10/31 Consortium is about providing hope and resources for children. It is their goal to inspire and encourage the children of Baton Rouge through the fun and creativity of Halloween. They have chosen three very worthy charities as beneficiaries of our hard work and living symbols of their motto: Community, Courage, Creativity.

Entertainment this year includes live music from Carbon Copy Band and a special performance by Bayou Cirque entitled “Dark Circus!” You don’t want to miss Baton Rouge’s most artistic, creative and wicked charity fundraiser of the year!

6th Annual Ghostly Gala

WHEN: Friday, October 19 
WHERE: Crown Plaza Executive Center – Main Ballroom 4728 Constitution Avenue
Raffles and Games: Raffle and game tickets must be purchased in order to participate. These can be purchased in advance or at the door. Raffle item preview coming soon! Bring non-perishable food or a child-sized costume donation to receive door prize tickets. The dress is costume or creative formal. This is a 21+ event. See pictures from past Ghostly Galas HERE!

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE: https://1031consortium.com/index.php/ghostly-gala-2/

 

 

Raising Compassionate Leaders – Kids’ Court Youth Leadership Program

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Many of you know 10/31 Consortium as the organization that plans the Baton Rouge Halloween Parade and many other fun events on the Fifolet Halloween Festival schedule. However, few realize these Halloween enthusiasts are also a creative community-minded 501c3 nonprofit. The mission of the organization is to give every child in our area a safe and happy Halloween. This sounds simple enough but the reality is a complex network of giving built on a foundation of love for the City of Baton Rouge, its children, and of course, Halloween. (Read more on their Goals and Objectives HERE.)

Kids’ Court Youth Leadership and Volunteer Program

Earlier this year, 10/31 Consortium announced a new program for children: The Kids’ Court Youth Leadership and Volunteer Program. This program, for children age 6 to senior in high school, teaches valuable lessons in organization, compassion and public speaking. Participating children are also the selection pool to receive the honors of Baton Rouge Halloween Parade Royalty.

The program has 2 components: Service Work and Royal Titles.

Children in the Service Work phase of the program manage 10/31 Consortium’s Costume and Candy Drive by decorating and delivering donation bins to drop off locations, collecting donations, and then sorting and matching donations to children in need. They also manage and staff the Costume Giveaway Day which puts costumes directly into the hands of children who need them. The Service Work phase runs from mid-August to mid-October. Applications for Service Work may be submitted at any time. Only children who have fully completed Service Work in the year prior will be eligible for Royal Titles, like Prince or Princess of the Halloween Parade. Note that it is stated on the website, “Considering the newness of the program, there may be some overlap in Service Work and Royal Titles during the first few years until the application pool increases.”

Raising Compassionate Leaders

2018 Kids’ Court: Prince Wesley Stein, Princess Madeline McCoy, and Pages Caroline Chick, Clara Collins, Iris Collins, Lola Didier, Alex Gabel, Jack Gabel, Ella King and Ciarra Whyte

Raising Compassionate Leaders

There are many program benefits listed on the website:

Lessons in Organization – Managing the Costume and Candy Drive teaches children time management and responsibility. They must decorate and deliver donation bins within a certain time-frame, follow up with the donation location, and sort through the hundreds of donated costumes to match them to beneficiaries. Natural leaders will flourish in this process and those needing to hone these skills gain valuable experience.

Lessons in Compassion – Staffing the Costume Giveaway Day is an experience they will never forget. Families from all over the Baton Rouge area (and even as far away as New Orleans) line up to “shop” the free costume selection. Your children will assist, serve and help children in need find the costume they have always wanted. The feeling of giving those smiles and the simple joy of a Halloween costume to a child who might not otherwise have it is a beautiful experience.

Lessons in Public Speaking – Children awarded with Royal Titles will have opportunities to represent the Kids’ Court Program at various community events. They will speak in front of a crowd and possibly in front of a camera. While these opportunities are generally reserved for the Prince and Princess, Pages may attend and assist as well. This is a lesson that will serve them well in adulthood.

Notoriety – Children awarded with Royal Titles will have may have their names and photographs appear in local publications. They will also have their names and photographs listed on the 10/31 Consortium website and on the 10/31 Consortium and Fifolet Halloween Festival social media profiles. The Prince and Princess will also have their picture on the Party Time Kids’ Court Float in the Baton Rouge Halloween Parade.

 

Coronation – Children awarded Royal Titles will receive a crown or pin and a sash at their official Royal Coronation as part of the Black and Orange Bash in late April.

 

You can read more about the program fees, which are unusually affordable for a parade royalty program, and rules HERE.

Costume Giveaway Day

According to Coupon Cabin, the average cost of a Halloween costume is $45. While certainly worth the expense, especially to Halloween fanatics like those in Friends of 10/31 Consortium, it is an impossible expense for many families, particularly those with multiple children. At 10/31 Consortium’s last Costume Giveaway Day, families came from as far away as New Orleans and stood in line for hours to “shop” the free costume selection.

This year’s Costume Giveaway Day is scheduled for Sunday, October 14 from 12 p.m. to 4:00pm at the North Sherwood Forest Community Park in Baton Rouge. Anyone interested in volunteering for the day or having their children participate in the Kids’ Court Youth Leadership and Volunteer Program should email info@1031Consortium.com.

Follow 10/31 Consortium on Facebook HERE.

Follow 10/31 Consortium on Instagram HERE.

Follow the Fifolet Halloween Festival on Facebook HERE.

Follow the Fifolet Halloween Festival on Instagram HERE.

 

PAW Patrol Live! Baton Rouge “Race to the Rescue” – TICKET GIVEAWAY

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No job is too big, no pup is too small! Nickelodeon and VStar Entertainment Group present PAW Patrol Live! “Race to the Rescue, an action-packed, music-filled production! PAW Patrol Live! Baton Rouge is coming! 

It’s the day of the Great Adventure Bay Race between Adventure Bay’s Mayor Goodway and Foggy Bottom’s Mayor Humdinger, but Mayor Goodway is nowhere to be found. PAW Patrol to the rescue! Ryder summons Marshall, Chase, Skye, Rubble, Rocky, Zuma and Everest to rescue Mayor Goodway and to run the race in her place. Using their unique skills and teamwork, the pups show that “no job is too big, no pup is too small,” and share lessons for all ages about citizenship, social skills and problem-solving as they make several heroic rescues on their race to the finish line.

PAW Patrol Live! Baton Rouge

PAW Patrol Live! Baton Rouge

The show includes two acts and an intermission and engages audiences with Bunraku puppetry, an innovative costuming approach that brings the PAW Patrol characters to life on stage with their vehicles and pup packs. The performance features up-tempo music and a cleverly written script that is a wonderful introduction to live theater for kids. Classic theatrical scenery, along with a high-tech video wall, visually transports families to an authentic PAW Patrol environment, including locations from the TV series, like Adventure Bay, The Lookout, Seal Island, Farmer Yumi’s farm and Jake’s Mountain. Special interactive video allows the audience to participate via interviews, solve clues with the Pups, follow Mayor Goodway and much more.  

PAW Patrol Live! Baton Rouge

What:      PAW Patrol Live! “Race to the Rescue” coming to Baton Rouge!

When:     Friday               October 5            6:00 p.m.

               Saturday          October 6            10:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.

               Sunday            October 7            2:00 p.m.                   

Where:    Raising Cane’s River Center              
              275 S. River Rd
              Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Tickets: Tickets start at $24. Tickets are available at the Raising Cane’s River Center Box Office, www.ticketmaster.com or by phone at 800-745-3000. Ticket prices are inclusive of a $3 facility fee. Prices are subject to change. Additional fees and special offers may apply. A limited number of V.I.P. (Very Important Pup) Packages are available, starting at $137. Package features premium show seating, a commemorative lanyard, and an after-show Meet & Greet with PAW Patrol Live! walk-around characters.

PAW Patrol Live! Baton Rouge

 GIVEAWAY is now closed! 

Storm Preparedness – Tropical Storm Gordon

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There is still a lot of uncertainty with Tropical Storm Gordon. Currently, rainfall is the main concern for our area. The forecast is likely to change by Monday and Tuesday, but current projections show 5-7 inches of rain will fall in south Louisiana this week, according to the National Weather Service’s weather prediction center. The National Hurricane Center projects tropical storm-force winds of up to 60 mph will be possible in south Louisiana beginning Tuesday morning. We’ve put together a list of storm preparedness resources that we hope you will find helpful. 

With a severe storm system is approaching, some preparation can make a large difference in your safety (and comfort) before and afterward.

Residents are urged to have an emergency plan in place and be prepared {sand bag list below}. 

Storm Preparedness

Storm Preparedness Resources

Resources

Preparation Before the Storm:

— Use hurricane shutters or board up windows and doors with 5/8 inch plywood.

— Bring outside items in if they could be picked up by the wind.

— Clear gutters of debris.

— Reinforce the garage door.

— Turn the refrigerator to its coldest setting in case power goes off. Use a cooler to keep from opening the doors on the freezer or refrigerator.

— Fill a bathtub with water.

— Get a full tank of gas in one car.

— Go over the evacuation plan with the family, and learn alternate routes to safety.

— Learn the location of the nearest shelter or nearest pet-friendly shelter.

— Evacuate if ordered and stick to marked evacuation routes, if possible.

— Store important documents — passports, Social Security cards, birth certificates, deeds — in a watertight container.

— Have a current inventory of household property.

— Leave a note to say where you are going.

— Unplug small appliances and electronics before you leave.

— If possible, turn off the electricity, gas, and water for residence.

Emergency Preparedness list:

— A three-day supply of water, one gallon per person per day.

— Three days of food, with suggested items including: canned meats, canned or dried fruits, canned vegetables, canned juice, peanut butter, jelly, salt-free crackers, energy/protein bars, trail mix/nuts, dry cereal, cookies or other comfort food.

— A can opener.

— Flashlight(s).

— A battery-powered radio, preferably a weather radio.

— Extra batteries.

— A first aid kit, including latex gloves; sterile dressings; soap/cleaning agent; antibiotic ointment; burn ointment; adhesive bandages in small, medium and large sizes; eye wash; a thermometer; aspirin/pain reliever; anti-diarrhea tablets; antacids; laxatives; small scissors; tweezers; petroleum jelly, having the best inversion table for back pain is also a plus and it will help a lot with any pain emergencies.

— A small fire extinguisher.

— A seven-day supply of medications.

— Vitamins.

— A multipurpose tool, with pliers and a screwdriver.

— Cell phones and chargers.

— Contact information for the family.

— A sleeping bag for each person.

— Extra cash.

— A silver foil emergency blanket.

— A map of the area.

— Baby supplies.

— Pet supplies.

— Wet wipes.

— A camera (to document storm damage).

— Insect repellent.

— Rain gear.

— Tools and supplies for securing your home.

— Plastic Sheeting.

— Duct tape.

— Dust masks.

— An extra set of house keys.

— An extra set of car keys.

— An emergency ladder to evacuate the second floor.

— Household bleach.

— Paper cups, plates, and paper towels.

— Activities for children.

— Charcoal and matches, if you have a portable grill. But only use it outside.

Current Baton Rouge Sandbag locations:

• BREC Alsen Park – 601 Old Rafe Meyer Road
• BREC Doyles Bayou Park – 7801 Port Hudson-Pride Road
• BREC Flannery Road Park – 801 South Flannery Road
• BREC Lovett Road Park – 13443 Lovett Road
• St. George Fire Department Headquarters – 14100 Airline Highway

Additional sandbag locations will be added tomorrow. Residents are advised to bring their own shovels to fill the sandbags.

Residents are urged to bring their own shovels to fill the sandbags. Real-time information about the locations can also be found at http://gis.brla.gov/emergency

Sources: American Red Cross, Federal Emergency Management Agency, National Hurricane Center

Ensuring an A+ start to the school year

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Back to school…three words that represent great joy to parents who are ready to get back to routine and bring great anguish and “pain” to kids who aren’t quite ready to give up their summer freedom. In order to ensure a smooth transition from the fun and less structured summer into a new school year, I think it is important as parents to take the time to talk to our children about their worries and concerns going into the fall semester. The question could be as simple as, “Is there anything you are worried about for this school year?” I know in my office when I ask this question, I have had many a parent be surprised by the answer their child might give. When we know what our children are worried or afraid of, it makes us, as parents, better equipped to give them the guidance they need to maneuver through the unchartered waters of a new school experience happily and successfully.

Back to school baton rouge

I encourage parents to teach children to view school as their job. What better time to start teaching children about work ethic than from the very beginning of school. As parents, we should set expectations for our children in regards to their “job” performance, and if these expectations are not met, then they should be held accountable. Now, the expectations, as well as the consequences, will, of course, vary by age, but even the youngest child should understand that they should strive to be the best they can at their job. Even my son who is starting Pre-K 3, knows that mommy and daddy expect him to listen to his teacher, follow directions, and be a good friend to his classmates. If he doesn’t achieve these things, he doesn’t get to read books at night (his favorite pre-bedtime activity). These expectations are established from the get-go so that there is no confusion about the “job description.”

I also encourage all parents, but especially the parents of elementary aged children, to establish a good rapport with their child’s teacher. After all, the reality is that in many cases their teacher will spend more time with them during the weekday than we will. It is crucial to make sure there are channels of communication that exist between parents and teachers, and these should not be one-way avenues. Parents should feel comfortable bringing up concerns to teachers just as teachers should be respected when they bring concerns back to parents. A partnership between teacher and parent is vital to helping children achieve success in the classroom which often translates to increased self-confidence in kids.

So as everyone heads back to school, establish those expectations, let them know their “job description,” and then make sure your voice as a parent is a positive one with excitement, support, and encouragement for the upcoming school year. As kids make the trek up the ladder to reach those expectations you have set, make sure they know you are their biggest cheerleader and will always be behind them to catch them when they stumble, to give extra little pushes along the way, and to celebrate all of their achievements all from a place of unconditional love.

“Ask the Experts” is a series on Baton Rouge Moms where local experts share their thoughts, opinions and answer questions relating to health, wellness, parenting and living in Baton Rouge.

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Disclaimer: The purpose of this site is to share BRM’s experiences with food,  fitness, health and life as well as opinions from some of our local experts. This content is for informational purposes only and isn’t a substitute for professional medical advice.  When it comes to your health or the health of your child, please be sure to contact your physician.

 

Mother’s Day Out – Little Sprouts Open House – where fun and learning meet! 

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There are times during the week when moms can use a little help and time to get things done. Mother’s Day Out programs can be the perfect option when you need a little “me time” or when you want to quickly and efficiently tackle the tasks on your busy schedule. Mother’s Day Out also gives your child the chance to interact, have fun and learn in a safe and friendly environment. It’s easy for us to feel guilty about dropping off our children at a Mother’s Day Out, we worry about leaving them in caring hands. 

There’s a new Mother’s Day Out option in Baton Rouge, Little Sprouts, where fun and learning meet! You can rest assured that Little Sprouts will provide an environment that is beneficial and nurturing, where your little ones love, learn and grow! On August 15th, Little Sprouts will host an open house tour of their facility for interested parents. Little Sprouts will start September 4th, Monday through Friday from 8:30 to 12:30.
 

Mother's Day Out

Little Sprouts provides first-rate preschool experiences to children ages 2-5 and prepares them for Kindergarten. Whole Child Education includes academics, social skills, fine motor skills, gross motor skills, music and lots of hands-on activities to learn about them all! Parents have the option of choosing 2, 3 and 5 day Mother’s Day Out.

Little Sprouts Mother’s Day Out Baton Rouge 

LOVING, LEARNING, GROWING

Mother's Day Out

What: Little Sprouts Open House
Where: Acacia Church – 10051 Siegen Ln
When: August 15th, 9:30am – 10:30am 
Register & learn more: https://littlesproutsbr.com/

RaceTrac Breakfast Grab-and-Go for the Whole Family – Everyone Wins!

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Summer break is officially over which means back to school and back to the chaos of rushed mornings and Baton Rouge traffic! For those busy mornings when you need a grab and go option for breakfast, we might have you covered! Our family made a stop at our local RaceTrac to try out their new limited RaceTrac breakfast sandwich made with Kellogg’s Eggo Waffles, in all stores now through November 7. The Eggo breakfast sandwich includes maple syrup, sausage, egg and cheese all stacked together between two classic Eggo Waffles.

We have four growing boys and they love/need a hearty breakfast; they wanted to try this new breakfast sandwich that sounded questionable but kinda yummy. They loved it, honestly, we all enjoyed our grab-and-go breakfasts, there was something for everyone. 

RaceTrac Breakfast

RaceTrac Breakfast

My husband tried the chicken buttermilk biscuit made with Tyson chicken breasts, he gave it two thumbs up, sandwiches are made in-house with hand-selected, high-quality ingredients and assembled fresh in-store every day.  My favorite, the ham, egg and cheese croissant as well as the sausage, egg and cheese biscuit, among others, are all cooked throughout the morning and made available in the hot case for a FRESH, easy grab-and-go breakfast all morning long.

RaceTrac Breakfast

My husband is a bit of a coffee snob so I knew the coffee would be the deciding factor on whether our RaceTrac breakfast would be a success… the Guatemalan coffee was on point! Don’t take our word for it though, try it! RaceTrac’s “Crazy Good Coffee” bar offers a variety of blends of fresh brewed coffee, including 100 percent Hazelnut, Regular, Columbian, Guatemalan, Decaf and Dark Roast. RaceTrac’s coffee bar also features cappuccinos, iced coffee, hot teas and hot chocolate.

RaceTrac is stepping the coffee game up in 2018 with new coffee machines that will allow guests to be their own barista by selecting their favorite coffee blend and watching the beans grind right before their eyes into the freshest cup of joe. What the what?!?! 

RaceTrac Breakfast

Have you been in a RaceTrac lately? They’re serving up more than just breakfast; if you’re looking for a healthy refuel, RaceTrac’s sandwiches are made in-house with hand-selected, high-quality ingredients every day too. Cut fruit and salads are made and delivered fresh to the stores daily as well. And guests still have a 1-in-3 chance to win more of their favorites like pizza, hot dogs, ice cream, coffee and $1 fountain drinks in any size with their Wintastic Summer Rewards program.

RaceTrac is offering families fantastic rewards this summer with their Wintastic Summer Rewards program. There’s a 1-in-3 chance to WIN every time you make a qualifying purchase with the RaceTrac app, now through Labor Day.

Enter to win RaceTrac Wintastic Summer Rewards 

To get in the game, simply download the RaceTrac app, make a qualifying in-store purchase and scan at checkout.

1. Download the New RaceTrac App! When you download the app you will instantly win your first reward, a free hot dog, and a fountain drink.

RaceTrac Wintastic Summer Rewards

2. Buy a qualifying food or beverage item.

3. Be sure to scan the app at purchase by showing the app barcode at checkout.

4. Happy winning!! You have a 1-in-3 chance of winning!!

For more information on Wintastic Rewards, follow RaceTrac on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and visit their website RaceTrac.com. 

Wintastic Rewards runs through September 4, 2018

We have partnered with RaceTrac for their Wintastic Rewards campaign. As part of this Program, I received compensation for my time. RaceTrac believes that consumers and influencers are free to form their own opinions and share them in their own words. These policies align with WOMMA Ethics Code, Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines, and social media engagement recommendations. 

Join us for the Family Zoo Run Run 5K and Fun Run on August 25th

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Whether you are a turtle or a hare there is fun for all to be had at the Baton Rouge Zoo’s 13th annual Family Zoo Run Run 5K and Fun Run on August 25th. You are welcome to come aim for that exclusive Ostrich Egg award for first place, try out your creative skills to run in an animal-themed costume or enjoy some post-race animal crackers. It’s sure to be a wild time. Where else do you get to run alongside cheetahs, elephants, monkeys and more? Come join the Fun!

Zoo Run Run

Participants can enjoy refreshments for the whole family after the race in our Capital One Pavilion area. As well, any supporter in a participant’s party gains free admission to the Zoo after the race, so you can make a family day after the race! All pre-registered participants will receive a Zoo Run Run T-Shirt on Race Day as well. You can pre-register at http://www.brzoo.org/events/special/zoo-run-run/.

Zoo Run Run

Family Zoo Run Run 5K And Fun Run

You can register on race day at the event near the front entrance of the Zoo starting at 6:30am. 

All proceeds from the event support BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo and international cheetah conservation efforts. We encourage our entire community to come out for this one-of-a-kind outdoor experience at the Zoo. So, run like a cheetah and get pre-registered today!

WHEN?

Saturday, August 25th, 2018
Registration opens at 6:30 a.m.
Fun Run begins at 7:45 a.m.
5K begins at 8:15 a.m.

Race Day

Race day registration will be located at the front entrance of the Zoo. Located just 15 minutes from downtown Baton Rouge, take Exit 8A off of I-110 North and turn right onto Highway 19. Continue to the second stop light and turn right onto Thomas Road. The Zoo entrance is one mile on the left.

Chip Timing

Only 5K runners will be timed. Your RFID timing chip will be attached to your race bib.

Race T-Shirts

Participants who are pre-registered by August 15th are guaranteed a Zoo Run Run t-shirt on Race Day.

Entry Fees

Adult/Teen Registration
  • Pre-registration (before Aug. 24): $25
  • Race Day Registration: $30
Child Registration (ages 12 and under)
  • Pre-registration: $12
  • Race Day Registration: $17

 For more information check out:  BREC’s Baton Rouge Zoo Website

For questions or to volunteer, please call (225) 775-3877 or email info@brzoo.org.

Flock on down and join the herd for a great event for competitive and casual runners, walkers, and families alike, all for a great cause. We hope to see you there! 

 

Casas for CASA – Speaking up for abused and neglected children

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The 24th annual Casas for CASA  playhouse fundraiser which generates public awareness and funding to support the work of Capital Area CASA Association is officially underway!

Casas for CASA 

Be sure to stop by the center court at the Mall of Louisiana to take a peek at the gorgeous Magnolia Estate playhouse. The playhouse will be on display through Aug. 19 and $5 raffle tickets can be purchased at www.casabr.org, at the mall or at the CASA office, 848 Louisiana Ave. The playhouse winner will be drawn at 5 p.m. Aug. 19, and the winner does not need to be present to win.

Casas for CASA

What is CASA?

CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocate. Capital Area CASA Association serves East Baton Rouge Parish and trains volunteers to advocate for these children. Children need to do more than survive;  they need to thrive in the safety and love of a family. CASA volunteers do not provide legal representation, nor do they replace social workers. A CASA volunteer is an independent voice speaking solely for the best interests of the child with the ultimate goal being a safe, permanent home.

Casas for CASA

CASA volunteers get to know the child and talk with everyone involved in the child’s life to gather facts about the child’s history and current situation. Using this information, the volunteer submits recommendations in a report to the juvenile court judge. Since most CASA recommendations are accepted by the court, children with CASA volunteers are more likely to find permanent homes and spend less time in foster care. CASA volunteers also ensure that children’s needs are being met while in state custody.

All proceeds from the Casas for CASA playhouse fundraiser benefit Capital Area CASA Association in its mission to help abused and neglected children find safe, permanent homes. 

CASA will deliver the playhouse to the winner within 60 miles of the Mall of Louisiana. Click here to purchase raffle tickets. The last day to purchase raffle tickets is August 19.

For more information on orientation dates and additional information visit www.casabr.org or email volunteer@casabr.org.

You can also visit CASA on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.