Meet Nathan Aucoin. He was sworn in on July 14, 2022, and is still working on his very first case with one little boy. He recommends that anyone thinking of becoming a CASA volunteer that they should jump in with both feet because the time it takes is minimal and the hope you provide can be life-changing.

If you notice Nathan's last name, he shares that with the one and only Christine Aucoin. Christine and Nathan have been married for 38 years. They have two adult sons, Joshua and Mitchell. They also have two grandbabies, Amelia three years old and Louis who is eight months old and their step-grandson Connor, who is 19. Their pets include six laying hens. Amelia LOVES to tend to the chickens. Nathan has been hanging around the office since Christine came to CASA six years ago. Once she moved into the executive director's role, Nathan became an office regular. He is one of the most kind and sincere people I know. He is sure to stop in to check on everyone, fix anything we need fixed and occasionally will drop goodies by for the staff.

Nathan is employed by Crosby Energy. In his free time, he enjoys fishing, gardening, hunting and spending time with his grandchildren. A fun fact about Nathan is that he will NEVER pass up the opportunity to go shopping for his grandchildren. To say they are the light of his world is an understatement. Nathan was born in Morgan City but raised in Houma. He has been a resident of Houma for the past 56 years, with short amounts of time spent living in other areas including Mississippi and Texas for work. But this is Home!

Nathan decided to take the plunge and become an advocate in 2022. He has worked extremely hard to maintain contact with all associated parties. It is not unheard of for Nathan to drop off a box of donuts or some cookies for the DCFS staff. He shows up to visits at the foster home with pizza and snacks. He has truly embodied the Southern saying that the fastest way to the heart is through the belly. These things have served him well.

When asked why he chose to become a volunteer with CASA he said, “I got involved hoping I could make a difference in at least one child’s life. I was blessed to come from a family that loved and cared for me daily. Seeing these kids going through trials without a family foundation, brings us all down as a society. Children getting caught in these situations deserve all the care we can provide.” Thank you Nathan for your dedication and commitment to CASA of Terrebonne. We appreciate you.