Debbie Giroir
Meet Debbie Giroir. Her heart for serving others is most clearly seen in her work as a CASA along with her years of volunteer experience in other organizations. For nearly two years at CASA, she has walked alongside children in difficult situations, advocating for their best interests through two cases involving three children. She first felt called to this role after learning about CASA through Covenant Church in Gray.
Each month, Debbie dedicates time to home visits and court appearances, carefully preparing by reviewing her contact logs and meeting with her supervisor, Jenny. She approaches every case with both compassion and diligence. One of her most meaningful experiences was helping reunite two children with their parents in a previous case. In her current case, she has supported a baby born drug-affected who will now be adopted by loving foster parents, an outcome that brings hope for a brighter future. Debbie is honest that the work can be challenging, but she believes wholeheartedly that helping even one child makes it all worthwhile. She often reflects that being a CASA has blessed her just as much as she has been able to bless others.
At home, Debbie’s life is centered around her family. She has been married to her husband, Steve, for 34 years, and together they have built a close-knit family with their three children, Chris, Jeanne, and Stephanie along with four grandchildren: Ashten, Sabrina, Megan, and Emory. Their dachshund, Freddie, adds extra joy and personality to their days.
Originally born in Little Rock, Arkansas, Debbie was raised in Mississippi and Arizona before making Houma, Louisiana her home 30 years ago. She is now retired after a career as an account manager for an independent insurance agent, but she continues to stay busy doing the things she loves.
Debbie enjoys traveling and gardening, sings in her church choir, and serves in Living Water ministry. She also gives her time as a board member of Jacob’s Ladder, a faith-based nonprofit that supports individuals who are incarcerated or transitioning out of jail. Friends fondly describe her as a “21st-century Christian Hippie Activist,” a reflection of her lifelong tendency to stand up for the underdog and care deeply for others.
Above all, Debbie believes she has been blessed with a heart for serving and she lives that out every day by giving her time, energy, and compassion to those who need it most."
