Louisiana Bar Foundation Announces the 2006 Grantees

The Louisiana Bar Foundation (LBF) is proud to announce their 2006 grantees to be awarded $1,477,471 statewide. Hurricane Katrina challenged the LBF to stay on schedule with this years grants process, but the mission to advance the reality of equal justice under the law is just too important. Forty-nine outstanding nonprofit programs who provide the poor with legal representation and giving safe haven to battered women and children in CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) will be the recipients.

The grantees are in one of eight grant categories: Administration of Justice - through the Access to Justice Program, legal services providers are assisted in their efforts to provide legal help to the poor. CASA Programs - specially trained advocates are assigned by the Court to provide a voice for the child in court proceedings. Domestic Violence Programs - enable people to leave abusive relationships and seek safety for themselves and their children. Law Related Education - brings teachers, community leaders and legal professionals together to teach children about their legal rights, responsibilities and their role as citizens. Legal Services Corporations - provide civil legal services to the indigent statewide. Other Direct Legal Services Providers - provide legal services of a special nature, such as mental health and immigration. Pro Bono Projects - utilize the local, private bar to handle cases for the poor, pro bono. Teen Courts - a diversionary program for first-time misdemeanor youths operated by their peers.

View the complete list of Grantees.