CANE RIVER CHILDREN'S SERVICES
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About.

Cane River Children's Services is a non-profit organization that advocates for children and uses best practices to build healthy children and families. 

Established in 1978

Cane River Children's Services was established in 1978 by community volunteers to provide supports for runaway youth. Since then, it has grown into a trauma-informed, multi-dimensional service agency for children and families. Trust Based Relational Interventions are a core component of improving long-term outcomes for youth.

Our ​Mission

Cane River Children's Services provides trauma informed care and hope for children and families, who face challenges stemming from adverse childhood experiences, to build healthier family systems.


Our Team

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Jennifer Johnson Karle, MEd
Chief Executive Officer

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Brittany Jewitt, BS
Assistant Director

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Ruby Johnson, LPC
Director of Clinical Services

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Board of Director​s 2025
Kaylee Ackel, DNP, RN
​Tanya Conlay, MBA
Billy Ebarb
​Rick Hargis
Lisa Johnson, JD
Jennifer Johnson Karle, MEd
​Pat Jones, BA, CGFO
Aimee' L Levy, MHA
Tommy Murchinson, JD
Vicki Parrish, PhD
Lisa Causey-Streete, JD
Frances Welch, NBCC
Assistant Professor, Registered Nurse, NSU College of Nursing and Allied Health 
Director of Administration, First Baptist Church, Retired, Board Treasurer
Operations Manager, Apache Oil Company, Exxon Mobile
​Natchitoches Parish Tax Assessor, Retired   
Attorney-At-Law, Corken, Crews & Guillet, Board Secretary
Chief Executive Officer, Cane River Children's Services
Chief Financial Officer, Northwestern State University, Retired
Director of Human Resources, Natchitoches Regional Medical Center 
Attorney-At-Law, Murchinson & Murchinson, Vice-Chairman of the Board
Professor, Northwestern State University, Theater Department, Retired
Attorney-At-Law Salim & Beasley, Chairman of the Board
NSU Student Support Services,  Counselor, Northwestern State University
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