News
CAFA Launches Search for Next President and CEO
July 16, 2026
CAFA has begun the search for its next President and CEO and has engaged SSA Consultants to lead the process. The President and CEO leads the Authority's work funding commercial and residential development, public infrastructure, and pathways to homeownership across the nine-parish Baton Rouge region. Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to cafaceo@consultssa.com. The position is open until filled, and confidential inquiries may be directed to Camille Frugé at the same address.
UPDATE for our lending and Realtor partners: We are Out of funds for the CAFA First Home Program
May 13, 2026
The CAFA First Home Program continues to experience strong demand, and as a result, we are currently out of funds. The program will be placed on a temporary hiatus until additional funding becomes available. Please note, CAFA will continue to offer its full suite of first mortgage and down payment assistance programs, ensuring you have ongoing opportunities to support your borrowers. Thank you for your continued partnership and for helping make the CAFA First Home Program a tremendous success. Your efforts are making a meaningful impact in expanding homeownership opportunities across the communities we serve.
Free Seminar for Homebuyers to be held in Slidell
March 10, 2026
Individuals and families who are interested in purchasing a home are invited to attend a FREE HOMEBUYER DOWN PAYMENT ASSITANCE SEMINAR on March 18th from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the SLIDELL PUBLIC LIBRARY, located at 555 Robert Blvd., Slidell, La. WHAT: Homebuyer/Downpayment Assistance Seminar WHO: Homebuyers WHEN: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 ** 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM WHERE: Slidell Public Library, 555 Robert Blvd., Slidell, Louisiana COST: Free – Open to the public