05 Jan Children’s Advocacy Center of Lafourche Receives $25,000 Donation from 2025 Acadia Music Fest Proceeds
Lafourche Parish District Attorney Kristine Russell, co-founder and long-time Director of the Children’s Advocacy Center of Lafourche (CAC), is honored to announce that the CAC has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 Acadia Music Fest proceeds. Tommy Meyer with the Ben Meyer Foundation presented the $25,000 donation on Monday, January 5th, 2026, to co-founder and President Camille A. “Cam Morvant II, Director Kristine Russell, Forensic Interviewer Shannan Gros and Finance Director Elizabeth Breaux.
“We are incredibly thankful to Tommy Meyer, the Ben Meyer Foundation, and the entire Acadia Music Fest team for their extraordinary generosity,” said Kristine Russell. “This donation and belief in our mission allows us to continue providing critical services in moments when they are needed most.”
Tommy Meyer said the decision to support the CAC aligned with the heart behind the Acadia Music Fest.
“The Children’s Advocacy Center of Lafourche does incredibly important work for some of the most vulnerable children and families in our community,” said Meyer. “Their mission aligns closely with what Acadia Music Fest is about – bringing people together to make a real, local impact. After visiting with Cam, Kristine and Shannon and seeing the work they do, we knew we had made a great decision.”
The Children’s Advocacy Center of Lafourche provides a child-friendly setting where children can share their experiences in a safe and supportive environment while being interviewed by a trained Forensic Interviewer. The CAC coordinates closely with law enforcement, child protection agencies, medical professionals, and the District Attorney’s Office to minimize trauma, promote healing, and support the pursuit of justice.
Meyer continued, “My hope is that these funds help the CAC continue providing critical services, resources, and support to children and families when they need it most. If this contribution helps them reach even one more child or family, then it’s well worth it. Ultimately, we want Acadia Music Fest to be a force for good beyond the music.”
Since its founding in 2005, the CAC has conducted 3,834 forensic interviews with children. In addition to these interviews, the center expanded its services several years ago by hiring a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) to provide counseling to children and their families. To date, 521 counseling sessions have been provided – 184 of those in 2025 alone.
The CAC also engages in prevention and education efforts by visiting schools to present on cyber safety to students, teachers, and parents, delivering 10 presentations in 2025.