The Center for Children and Families is celebrating its 25th anniversary of helping communities in Louisiana and Mississippi. The Center has provided counseling, education and advocacy to thousands of families throughout its 25 years.The organization has grown from a small Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program in Monroe to a nationally recognized organization that serves over 4,000 clients a year. Around 275 staff and volunteers serve communities in Monroe, Crowley, Shreveport, Louisiana and Clinton Mississippi.