Corree Eschete
Meet one of our most intriguing advocates, Corree Eschete. Corree previously served as a CASA in 2017, advocating for three children. After stepping away due to personal reasons, she returned in 2021 and is now advocating on behalf of an infant child.
Corree was born and raised in Chauvin. She enrolled in the military and served 20 years with the United States Army. During her time, she served our country in Bosnia and Iraq. She retired from the Army as a Combat Medic. From all of us at CASA of Terrebonne, thank you for your service Corree.
Corree returned home and has set her roots in Houma for the last 10 years. Upon her retirement from the military, she completed her master’s degree in healthcare administration. In her spare time, Corree really enjoys traveling. Although her roots are in Houma, she has been to 21 different countries. She has a goal to visit each of the states within the United States of America and she is halfway to completing that goal! In her travels, she has seen James Brown in concert and has also met President Bill Clinton and Vice President Hillary Clinton. When she is not traveling and has some downtime you may catch her binge-watching her favorite TV shows. She also enjoys spending time with her family. She has seven nieces and one nephew, along with three godchildren, Spenser, Madison, and Parrish. She shares her home with three cats; Romeo, Monk, and Teenie.
The parents in Corree’s current case chose to enroll in Family Preservation Court to achieve reunification with their child. Corree is actively participating in the process and has been instrumental in helping to move the case along.
Corree believes that CASA work is important because children need to have a voice. She assists in representing that voice in all aspects of the CINC proceedings including Family Preservation Court. She used her voice at times when the child’s voice was muffled. She has ensured their safety and comfort. She encourages anyone thinking about becoming a volunteer to go in wholeheartedly and with an open mind. Be consistent and compassionate. She says, “It’s a long bumpy road, but all worth it at the end of the day. These children matter.”
Thank you Corree for your 20 years of service to our country and now for serving the children of Terrebonne Parish. We appreciate you and the hard work that you do on a monthly basis.
