• Louisiana Foster Care Support Organizations

    This list is arranged by Region and is updated frequently State Wide Resources are listed separately at the TOP of the list for ease of access. Please contact your Foster Care Ambassador for more information, Margie Nielsen: margie@louisianafostercare.com Follow us on FB: www.facebook.com/LAFCSO

  • If you would like to add organization or resource that DIRECTLY serves Foster Families or children in care that you would like to see added to this list, please scroll to the very bottom and fill out the New Additons section and push the SUBMIT button.  
    For any corrections or deletions, please email margie@louisianafostercare.com

    THANK YOU SO MUCH!! 

  • State Wide Resources and Organizations

    Each Region has it's own section below the state resources.

  • Louisiana Foster Care Support Organization
    Home of your Ambassador and Louisiana Foster Caregiver Mentor Program
    email: margie@Louisianafostercare.com
    www.facebook.com/LAFCSO

     

    Louisiana Foster Caregiver Mentor Program 
    Need a Mentor?  Click here-  
    https://form.jotform.com/LFCSO/louisiana-foster-caregiver-mentor-l 
    Want to BE a Mentor?  Click here-
    https://form.jotform.com/201875515666160 
    For more information, please email Margie@louisianafostercare.com

     

    DCFS Resource Page 
    https://www.dcfs.louisiana.gov/page/foster-caregiver-resources 


    Need Assistance Finding ChildCare?
    Every area of Louisiana has a Childcare Resource and Referral Agency to help fond childcare and childcare assistance for ALL families.  These agancies can help you fond childcare AND apply for financial help for child care.  
    The Regions are not the same as the DCFS Regions, so please access the following link to find the RandR that best fits your childcare needs-- 
    https://www.louisianabelieves.com/docs/default-source/early-childhood/early-childhood-map---child-care-resource.pdf 

     

    Siblings Supporting Siblings
    Support for biological or life-long children in the home- 
    Find them on FB-- https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552938561116 
    Call Hannah Beth Nielsen for more information- 318-884-2580
    Email: hnielsen593@gmail.com  

    TBRI- Crossroads NOLA-- Crossroads NOLA is excited to offer you the ability to experience TBRI® Fridays trainings both ONLINE and IN PERSON!
    For more information- https://crossroadsnola.org/tbri-fridays-register/

     
    My Community Cares- (MCC) is a neighborhood-driven, community-focused initiative, designed to strengthen families and support communities. The ultimate goal is to ensure that every neighborhood in Louisiana has access to the services and supports they need to be healthy and safe. These services and supports are provided with equity to promote child and family well-being and prevent children from entering the foster care system. MCC transforms child welfare by empowering individuals and communities to access prevention strategies that reflect their unique needs. 
    Use this link to get more information about YOUR MCC Partner-  https://dcfs.louisiana.gov/page/mcc 

     

    Medicaid Providers by Parish: You can find Medicaid providers by specialty and parish at
    https://www.lamedicaid.com/apps/provider_demographics/provider_map.aspx 


    Foster Friendly Louisiana App- Foster Friendly La is a Louisiana foster parent's way of keeping on top of resources and benefits available to the foster families. 
    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app_fosterfriendlyla592.layout&hl=en_US&gl=US 


    Child Abuse Louisiana 
    www.PreventChildAbuseLA.org .  We provide resources and data.  We also provide a lot of education and training including:  ACEs, Stewards of Children, Suicide Education and Response, Crisis Intervention, Trauma, Self Care, and more 


    VIA LINK
    www.vialink.org  - we are a 988, 211, LA Parentline, and Crisis Teen Textline provider.  We also provide a resource directory and data dashboards.  

    Fostering Hope Louisiana (FHL) -Fostering Hope Louisiana addresses the oral and mental health needs of youth in foster care to equip children with the necessary self-confidence to embrace the future. Fostering Hope Louisiana combines essential oral care with educational components such as financial literacy, personal hygiene, and guidance on societal conventions.
    Website:  https://www.fhlouisiana.org/ 
    FB" https://www.facebook.com/FosteringHopeLouisianaBR 


    DCFS
    Website: https://dcfs.louisiana.gov/     
    FB:  https://www.facebook.com/LADCFS 


    National Foster Parent Association-- Our Mission is to be a respected national voice for Foster, Kinship and Adoptive Parents through networking, education and advocacy.  
    Website: www.nfpaonline.org  
    FB:  https://www.facebook.com/NFPAonline 


    Louisiana Child Welfare Training Academy- free training opportunities
    website: https://www.lcwta.org/  
    FB https://www.facebook.com/lcwta/ 


    Louisiana Foster and Adoption Parent Association
    Website: https://louisianafosterparents.com/  
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LFAPA  


    Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Information Center of Louisiana, Inc. (GRG) – Grandparents Raising Grandchildren of Louisiana is a statewide non-profit organization dedicated to offering both information and support to grandparents and other kinship caregivers and their families.
    Website: www.lagrg.org    Office: 225.810.3555   Toll free: 844.714.0005


    Geaux Bags-- We are a statewide resource organization based out of Shreveport. 
    https://www.facebook.com/GeauxBags  
    Email: kc@geaux4kids.com Website: http://www.geauxbags.org/     

    Magellan of Louisiana  -- Manages the Louisiana Coordinated System of Care for the state of Louisiana to provide home and community-based services and support to children and youth, ages 5-20, who have significant behavioral challenges or co-occurring disorders. 
    Support and services are provided with the goal of assisting children and youth in remaining in their community and/or returning home.  Eligibility is based on clinical need, not family income or insurance. 
    A parent or guardian can refer a child/youth to be screened for our program by calling 1-800-424-4489.
    Website:  Louisiana's Coordinated System of Care | Magellan of Louisiana
    Phone:  1-800-424-4489               Corporate Office:  225-367-3000

  • Alexandria Region

    Parishes Served: Avoyelles, Catahoula, Concordia, Grant, LaSalle, Rapides, Vernon, Winn 

  • Louisiana Foster Care Support Organization
    Home of your Ambassador and Louisiana Foster Caregiver Mentor Program
    email: margie@Louisianafostercare.com 
    www.facebook.com/LAFCSO 

    Louisiana Foster Caregiver Mentor Program 
    Need a Mentor?  Click here-  
    https://form.jotform.com/LFCSO/louisiana-foster-caregiver-mentor-l  
    Want to BE a Mentor?  Click here-
    https://form.jotform.com/201875515666160  
    For more information, please email Margie@louisianafostercare.com 

     

    Need Assistance Finding ChildCare?
    Contact your local Resource and Referral Office, Volunteers of America
    Call our offices at (337) 704-2838. Our referral specialists will ask you some basic information about your family and preferences, and will provide a list of referrals.
    You can also reach us at info@voa.org
    Visit our website https://www.voa.org/affiliates/volunteers-of-america-southeast-louisiana/

     

    My Community Cares MCC Alexandria- Fostering Community
    Destiny Fatula
    destiny@fosteringcommunity.org
    3336 Prescott Rd, Alexandria, LA 71301
    (318) 277-0348 and (318) 447-3867
    My Community Cares (MCC) is a neighborhood-driven, community-focused initiative, designed to strengthen families and support communities. The ultimate goal is to ensure that every neighborhood in Louisiana has access to the services and supports they need to be healthy and safe.

     

    Other Foster Care Support Organizations:

    Connect1Child-- We are the statewide foster care and adoption ministry of the Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home.
    We can host an orientation at your church, speak at your events and we support Families and Children in the Foster Care System.
    Website: www.connect1child.org
    (318)-787-9022
    Email: ewilliams@lbch.org

    Fostering Community - Provides Support and Advocacy for all areas of Fostering. They have many programs to empower families and teens.  They have a Foster Closet that is a huge resource to the Community. They also have visitation space for families.
    3336 Prescott Rd, Alexandria, LA 71301
    (318) 277-0348 and (318) 447-3867
    https://www.fosteringcommunity.org/

     

     

     

  • Baton Rouge Region

    Parishes Served: Iberville, East and West Baton Rouge, East and West Feliciana

  • Louisiana Foster Care Support Organization
    Home of your Ambassador and Louisiana Foster Caregiver Mentor Program
    email: margie@Louisianafostercare.com
    www.facebook.com/LAFCSO  

    Louisiana Foster Caregiver Mentor Program 
    Need a Mentor?  Click here-  
    https://form.jotform.com/LFCSO/louisiana-foster-caregiver-mentor-l  
    Want to BE a Mentor?  Click here-
    https://form.jotform.com/201875515666160  
    For more information, please email Margie@louisianafostercare.com 

     

    My Community Cares MCC Baton Rouge Empower 225
    Leslie Simmons Johnson (225) 236-5249
    leslie.johnsonsimmons@empower225.org             
    4829 Winbourne Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70805
    My Community Cares (MCC) is a neighborhood-driven, community-focused initiative, designed to strengthen families and support communities. The ultimate goal is to ensure that every neighborhood in Louisiana has access to the services and supports they need to be healthy and safe. 

    Need Assistance Finding ChildCare?
    Contact your local Resource and Referral Office, Volunteers of America
    Call our offices at (337) 704-2838. Our referral specialists will ask you some basic information about your family and preferences, and will provide a list of referrals. 
    You can also reach us at info@voa.org 
    Visit our website https://www.voa.org/affiliates/volunteers-of-america-southeast-louisiana/ 

    Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Information Center of Louisiana -
    support group and resources
    225-810-3555
    Email: grgoffice@yahoo.com
    Website: www.Lagrg.com

    For The One - Support for Biological and Foster families and children in foster care.
    Email- fortheone2024@gmail.com
    (225) 354-5520

     


    Brave Heart Children in Need - provides backpacks, toiletries, and life book supplies
    225-778-7338
    Email: Info@BraveHeartChildren.org

     

    Fathers On A Mission (FOAM) - community support group for fathers
    Email: Foambr2020@gmail.com
    Website: FathersOnAMission.com
    225-681-3626

     

    The Family Village (TFV) - provides clothing, toiletry/hygiene needs, birthday boxes
    225-283-6297
    Website: www.TFVWalker.org
    Email: Admin@TFVWalker.org

     

    The Forgotten Initiative (TFI)- provides tangible resources
    225-315-1856
    Website: https://theforgotteninitiative.org/batonrougela/
    Email: Batonrouge.la@theforgotteninitiative.org

     

    Family Roads of Greater Baton Rouge
    225-201-8888
    Website: www.FamilyRoadGBR.org
    Email Levyette: LMatthews@FamilyRoadGBR.org

     

    Empower 225 - MANY programs for youth, events
    Email: info@empower225.org
    Info Line: (225) 236-5249
    Website: www.Empower225.org


    The Rise Foundation – assistance for youth aging out of care
    Email: Risefoundation@gmail.com
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.Bainguel

    Brave Heart Children in Need, Inc.- Provides life books, backpacks with toiletries and small gifts for children entering foster care.
    3636 S. Sherwood Forest Blvd., Suite 690D, Baton Rouge, La 70816
    Phone: 225-778-7338               
    FB: www.facebook.com/braveheartchildren 
    Website: www.BraveHeartChildren.org     
    Email: info@BraveHeartChildren.org 

     

    Family Road of Greater Baton Rouge- Programs offered: Healthy Start, Healthcare Aid/Education, Parenting Program/Dedicated Dads. Diaper bank
    323 E. Airport Rd., Baton Rouge, LA 70815
    Phone: 225-201-8888
    FB: www.facebook.com/FamilyRoadGBR 
    Website: www.FamilyRoadGBR.org 
    Email: LMatthews@familyroadgbr.org 

     

    The Forgotten Initiative (TFI) - Provides tangible resoures, fill out request form on their website.
    Phone: 225-315-1856
    FB: http://www.facebook.com/tfi.batonrouge.la 
    Website: https://theforgotteninitiative.org/batonrougela/ 
    Email: Batonrouge.la@theforgotteninitiative.org 

     
    Rise Foundation -  Provides housing, psychotherapy, and life skills to youth and young adults aging out of foster care.
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/Dr.Bainguel/ 
    Email: Risefoundation@gmail.com


    Closet:

    The Family Village (TFV) – (serves Baton Rouge & Covington) --
    32470 Walker Rd N, Walker, LA       
    Phone: (225) 283-6297 
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TFVWalker 
    Website: http://www.tfvwalker.org/ 
    Email: admin@tfvwalker.org 

     

    Virtual Support Meetings:  

    Grandparents Raising Grandchildren of Louisiana- Quarterly Legal Workshop.
    Contact the office for meeting zoom link.   Phone: 225-810-3555

     

    In Person Support:

    Grandparents Raising Grandchildren of Louisiana- Monthly support group 4th Thursday at 10am. Contact the office for meeting location.                                Phone: 225-810-3555


    Fathers On A Mission (F.O.A.M.) – Weekly fatherhood Classes on Tuesdays, Monthly Support Group
    Fathers, father figures, and Men! Join us as we explore the different dynamics of Fatherhood. This is the time to share and listen to the success, the struggles and the challenges we face while also receiving best practices and solutions from other fathers. Bring another father or future father with you!
    Phone: 225-239-7833
    Email: FoamBR2020@gmail.com 
    Website: http://www.fathersonamission.com/ 
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/fathersonamissionLA/ 

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • Covington Region

    Parishes Served: St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, St. Helena, Livingston & Washington

  • Louisiana Foster Care Support Organization
    Home of your Ambassador and Louisiana Foster Caregiver Mentor Program
    email: margie@Louisianafostercare.com 
    www.facebook.com/LAFCSO 

    Louisiana Foster Caregiver Mentor Program 
    Need a Mentor?  Click here-  
    https://form.jotform.com/LFCSO/louisiana-foster-caregiver-mentor-l  
    Want to BE a Mentor?  Click here-
    https://form.jotform.com/201875515666160  
    For more information, please email Margie@louisianafostercare.com 

    My Community Cares (MCC) Covington
    The Family Village - MCC Agency
    Rebecca Braun rbraun@tfvwalker.org
    32470 Walker Rd N, Walker, LA 70785
    My Community Cares (MCC) is a neighborhood-driven, community-focused initiative, designed to strengthen families and support communities. The ultimate goal is to ensure that every neighborhood in Louisiana has access to the services and supports they need to be healthy and safe.

    Need Assistance Finding ChildCare?
    Contact your local Resource and Referral Office, Volunteers of America
    Call our offices at (337) 704-2838. Our referral specialists will ask you some basic information about your family and preferences, and will provide a list of referrals.
    You can also reach us at info@voa.org
    Visit our website https://www.voa.org/affiliates/volunteers-of-america-southeast-louisiana/

     

    James Samaritan
    Julie Wondergem, Executive Director
    985-888-9750
    www.jamessamaritan.org     on fb @JamesSamaritan
    Provides relational support and tangible resources to children, youth, and young adults in foster care as well as a support system for their caregivers. Their camps, clubs, tutoring program, 1-1 mentoring and support groups are designed to create positive and healthy relationships as they heal from trauma. Visit www.jamessamaritan.org for more information.



    Closets:

    Northshore Enduring Hope--        (Mandeville, LA)      Please Text: 504-339-1382
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100080451217887 

     

    The Family Village (TFV) – (Walker, LA) -- 32470 Walker Rd N, Walker, LA  
    Phone: (225) 283-6297
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TFVWalker 
    Website: http://www.tfvwalker.org/ 
    Email: admin@tfvwalker.org 

     

     

    Moving Mountains Ministry—Provides clothing and basic needs.
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MovingMountainsLA 
    Email: movingmountainsla@gmail.com 
    Website: http://www.movingmountainsla.com/ 

     

     

     

     

  • Lafayette Region

    Parish Served: Lafayette, Iberia, St. Martin, St. Mary, Vermilion, Evangeline, St. Landry and Acadia

  • Louisiana Foster Care Support Organization
    Home of your Ambassador and Louisiana Foster Caregiver Mentor Program
    email: margie@Louisianafostercare.com 
    www.facebook.com/LAFCSO 

    Louisiana Foster Caregiver Mentor Program 
    Need a Mentor?  Click here-  
    https://form.jotform.com/LFCSO/louisiana-foster-caregiver-mentor-l  
    Want to BE a Mentor?  Click here-
    https://form.jotform.com/201875515666160  
    For more information, please email Margie@louisianafostercare.com 

    My Community Cares (MCC) Lafayette
    The Extra Mile
    Mickey Edmond medmond@theextramileregioniv.com
    720 St. John St, Lafayette, LA 70501
    (337) 237-2090
    My Community Cares (MCC) is a neighborhood-driven, community-focused initiative, designed to strengthen families and support communities. The ultimate goal is to ensure that every neighborhood in Louisiana has access to the services and supports they need to be healthy and safe.

    Need Assistance Finding ChildCare?
    Contact your local Resource and Referral Office, On Track by 5 Alliance
    Call our offices at 337-521-7134 .
    Our referral specialists will ask you some basic information about your family and preferences, and will provide a list of referrals.
    Visit our website https: https://sites.google.com/a/lpssonline.com/on-track-by-5/families/child-care-options?authuser=0 


    Resources/Foster Closets/Support Groups:     

    Extra Mile (720 Saint John Street Lafayette, LA)

    Evangeline Boudreaux   337-237-2090                     evangelineb@bellsouth.net
    *Monthly support group meetings held the 2nd Tuesday at 801 Pandora Street, contact Kayla Romero for more information at 337-326-3217 (6:30pm)

      

    Foster The Love (113 Jared Drive Broussard, LA)

    Heather Meylian              337-205-2155                     connect@fosterthelovela.org
    *Bi-weekly support group meetings held every other Wednesday at 150 Verona Drive, contact Heather Meylian for more information at 337-230-6658 (6:30 pm) 

  • Lake Charles Region

    Parishes Served: Calcasieu, Allen, Beaurgard and Jefferson Davis 

  • Louisiana Foster Care Support Organization
    Home of your Ambassador and Louisiana Foster Caregiver Mentor Program
    email: margie@Louisianafostercare.com 
    www.facebook.com/LAFCSO  

    Louisiana Foster Caregiver Mentor Program 
    Need a Mentor?  Click here-  
    https://form.jotform.com/LFCSO/louisiana-foster-caregiver-mentor-l  
    Want to BE a Mentor?  Click here-
    https://form.jotform.com/201875515666160  
    For more information, please email Margie@louisianafostercare.com 

    My Community Cares (MCC)- Lake Charles
    Educational & Treatment Council
    Angelia ""Mechelle"" Rougeau  mechelle@etc-youth.org"
    2400 Merganser St # B, Lake Charles, LA 70615
    (337) 433-1062
    My Community Cares (MCC) is a neighborhood-driven, community-focused initiative, designed to strengthen families and support communities. The ultimate goal is to ensure that every neighborhood in Louisiana has access to the services and supports they need to be healthy and safe.

    Need Assistance Finding ChildCare?
    Contact your local Resource and Referral Office, Volunteers of America
    Call our offices at (337) 704-2838. Our referral specialists will ask you some basic information about your family and preferences, and will provide a list of referrals.
    You can also reach us at info@voa.org
    Visit our website https://www.voa.org/affiliates/volunteers-of-america-southeast-louisiana/ 

    Resources/Foster Closet/Support Groups:

     Iowa Area Foster/Adoption Support Group

    Bethany Oliver 904-556-9265     bethanyaoliver@gmail.com

     

    Allen Parish Foster and Adoptive Parent Association

    Darlene Brown 318-306-2409

     

    The Kids’ Closet of SWLA
    Annie Simon 337-384-2861                           asimon.fosterboutiqueswla@gmail.com

     

    Loving Hands Foster Care Ministry 
    LeAnne Bailey
    Website: lovinghandsfosterministry.org
    FB Page- https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552681350689

     

    Educational and Treatment Council (2400 Merganser Building B Lake Charles, LA)

    Sheila Lietchty   337-274-2492                     sheila@etc-youth.org

    * Monthly support group meetings held here on the 1st Monday of each month

    (Contact Ambassador for more information: Shalonda Thibeaux 337-349-0040)

     

    The Blessing Bus

    Jenifer Ware 318-491-0889     jeniferware13@yahoo.com                   

    2706 Hwy 372 Oakdale, LA 

      

     

     

     

  • Monroe Region

    Parishes Served: Caldwell, East Carroll, Franklin, Lincoln, Madison, Morehouse, Ouachita, Richland, Tensas, Union and West Carroll

  • Louisiana Foster Care Support Organization
    Home of your Ambassador and Louisiana Foster Caregiver Mentor Program
    email: margie@Louisianafostercare.com 
    www.facebook.com/LAFCSO 

    Louisiana Foster Caregiver Mentor Program 
    Need a Mentor?  Click here-  
    https://form.jotform.com/LFCSO/louisiana-foster-caregiver-mentor-l  
    Want to BE a Mentor?  Click here-
    https://form.jotform.com/201875515666160  
    For more information, please email Margie@louisianafostercare.com 

    My Community Cares (MCC) Monroe
    The Wellspring
    Deterise Addison  daddison@wellspringalliance.org
    1515 Jackson St, Monroe, LA 71202
    (318) 651-9314
    My Community Cares (MCC) is a neighborhood-driven, community-focused initiative, designed to strengthen families and support communities. The ultimate goal is to ensure that every neighborhood in Louisiana has access to the services and supports they need to be healthy and safe.

    Need Assistance FInding Childcare? 
    Reach out to your Resource and Referral Agancy- The Children's Coalition for Northeast Louisiana is ready to assist you with a customized child care referral and guide you through each step of the Child Care Assistance Program process. After you've completed a short questionnaire, we will provide you and your family with child care options available to you. 
    https://www.childrenscoalition.org/early-childhood-guide.html
    view our website: https://www.childrenscoalition.org/
    C    ontact us at (318) 323-8775

    Closets: 

    Mission 127 (West Monroe)
    FB:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084370125066   
    Phone- (318) 325-6083
    Email:  Laurenwilhite84@gmail.com  


    Project 2.5+ (Monroe)  FB: https://www.facebook.com/thefosterclosetatnorthmonroe
    North Monroe Baptist Church, 210 Finks Hideaway Road, Monroe, LA, United States, Louisiana         Phone:(318) 343-4730


    Roots of Care (Winnsboro) FB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/462398788719162
    P    hone:  (318) 650-5812       Email: rootsofcare318@gmail.com 

     

     Virtual Support Meetings:

    Grandparents Raising Grandchildren of Louisiana- Quarterly Legal Workshop--
    -Contact the office for meeting zoom link. Phone: 225-810-3555


    In Person Support    :

    Roots of Care Family Night- 3rd Thursday of each month.  Email rootsofcare318@gmail.com 


    The Well Pizza Night- once a month       Email: info@thewellnla.com
    413 N. Homer Street, Ruston, LA, United States, Louisiana  
    Phone:  (318) 232-2865


    Project 2.5+ (Monroe) FB: https://www.facebook.com/thefosterclosetatnorthmonroe
    North Monroe Baptist Church, 210 Finks Hideaway Road, Monroe, LA, United States, Louisiana Phone:(318) 343-4730


    First Baptist Church West Monroe
    Contact Cheslee Pickett
    318.914.2381
    email:  cheslee_pickett@yahoo.com

     

    Other Foster Care Support Organizations:

    Connect1Child-- We are the statewide foster care and adoption ministry of the Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home.
    We can host an orientation at your church, speak at your events and we support Families and Children in the Foster Care System. 
    Website: www.connect1child.org
    (318)-914-0404
    Email: kamiron@lbch.org

     


    FAIR Visions Foster Parent Association  FB: https://www.facebook.com/FairVisionsFosterParents 
    Email: kirp50@juno.com
    Phone: (318) 614-8177

     

     

     

     

       

  • Orleans Region

    Parishes Served:  Orleans, East Jefferson, West Jefferson, St. Bernard

  • Louisiana Foster Care Support Organization
    Home of your Ambassador and Louisiana Foster Caregiver Mentor Program
    email: margie@Louisianafostercare.com 
    www.facebook.com/LAFCSO 

    Louisiana Foster Caregiver Mentor Program 
    Need a Mentor?  Click here-  
    https://form.jotform.com/LFCSO/louisiana-foster-caregiver-mentor-l  
    Want to BE a Mentor?  Click here-
    https://form.jotform.com/201875515666160  
    For more information, please email Margie@louisianafostercare.com 

    New Orleans Area Foster Parent Support Group in Person Meetings:
    Dinner included, children welcomed
    209 Lafayette St. Gretna, LA
    Contact Ashley for more information- 504.915.1377

    Mental Health Providers that accept Medicaid in the Orleans area:
    https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/la/new-orleans?category=child-or-adolescent&spec=325&spec=454 

    My Community Cares (MCC)- Orleans
    Boystown
    Thomas McRae  Thomas.McRae@boystown.org 
    (504) 296-0593
    300 N. Broad St, Suite 106, New Orleans, LA 70119
    My Community Cares (MCC) is a neighborhood-driven, community-focused initiative, designed to strengthen families and support communities. The ultimate goal is to ensure that every neighborhood in Louisiana has access to the services and supports they need to be healthy and safe.

    Need Assistance Finding ChildCare?
    Contact your local Resource and Referral Office, Agenda for Children
    Call our offices at (504) 586-8509 or 1-800-486-1712. Our referral specialists will ask you some basic information about your family and preferences, and will provide a list of referrals. 
    Visit our Website at    https://agendaforchildren.org/  or go to  https://agendaforchildren.org/families/how-do-i-find-a-child-care-provider/ 


    Closet:

    One Heart Nola—930 Avenue G, Marerro, LA
    Website: www.oneheartnola.com 
    FB: www.facebook.com/OneHeartNOLA 


    Foster Care Support Organizations:

    Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Information Center of Louisiana, Inc. (GRG) – Grandparents Raising Grandchildren of Louisiana is a statewide non-profit organization dedicated to offering both information and support to grandparents and other kinship caregivers and their families.

    Website: www.lagrg.org  

    Office: 225.810.3555

    Toll free: 844.714.0005

  • Shreveport Region

    Parishes Served: Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Claiborne, DeSoto, Jackson, Natchitoches, Red River, Sabine and Webster

  • Louisiana Foster Care Support Organization
    Home of your Ambassador and Louisiana Foster Caregiver Mentor Program
    email: margie@Louisianafostercare.com 
    www.facebook.com/LAFCSO  

    Louisiana Foster Caregiver Mentor Program 
    Need a Mentor?  Click here-  
    https://form.jotform.com/LFCSO/louisiana-foster-caregiver-mentor-l  
    Want to BE a Mentor?  Click here-
    https://form.jotform.com/201875515666160  
    For more information, please email Margie@louisianafostercare.com 

    My Community Cares (MCC) Shreveport
    Volunteers for Youth Justice
    Kreesha Bennett  kreesha.bennett@vyjla.org
    900 Jordan St, Shreveport, LA 71101
    (318) 425-4413

    Need Assistance Finding ChildCare?
    Contact your local Resource and Referral Office, Northwestern State University
    Call our offices at (318) 677-3163. Our referral specialists will ask you some basic information about your family and preferences, and will provide a list of referrals.
    Visit our website https://www.voa.org/affiliates/volunteers-of-america-southeast-louisiana/  

    Closets: 

    Foster Ministry at Cypress 4707 Palmetto Road, Benton, LA, United States, Louisiana
    Fosterministry@cypressbaptist.org       Phone: (318) 606-6889 
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/thefosterministryatcypress 


    Gloster Baptist Foster Closet   Gloster Baptist Church 6928 LA HWY 5 Gloster, LA 71030     Phone: (318) 272-4460 

     

    Virtual Support Meetings: 

    Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Information Center of Louisiana, Inc. (GRG) – Grandparents Raising Grandchildren of Louisiana is a statewide non-profit organization dedicated to offering both information and support to grandparents and other kinship caregivers and their families.
    Website: www.lagrg.org     Office: 225.810.3555    Toll free: 844.714.0005

     

     

    In Person Support:

    Faith Based Community Meeting-- 3rd Monday each month from 10am-11 at Broadmoor Baptist Church    Email: christy@lbch.org  


    Northpoint Community Church-- Every other Thursday at 6pm (318)742-9565
    4204 Airline Dr. Bossier City  Please register here: 
    https://northpointcommunitychurch.churchcenter.com/groups/co-ed-groups/foster-care-interest-support 

     

    Foster Care Support Organizations:

    Connect1Child-- We are the statewide foster care and adoption ministry of the Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home
    Website: www.connect1child.org
    (318)-343-2244
    Email: christy@lbch.org


    Faith and Fostering--  Minden, LA · Mansfield, LA · Shreveport, LA · Bossier City, LA
    (318) 422-2475     Email: info@faithandfostering.org 
    FB:  https://www.facebook.com/faithandfostering 


    Goodwill Industries- Youth services and Life Skills  email: fpayne@goodwillnla.org  


    Volunteers for Youth Justice-- 900 Jordan St. Ste. 102 Shreveport
    Email: info@vyjla.org   Phone: (318) 425-4413  Web: http://www.vyjla.org/ 
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/volunteersforyouthjustice 


    Reclaimed-- A ministry for at risk youth girls of The Hub.
    Website: http://thehubministry.org/   Instagram:  @thehubministry 
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/thehubministry   Email: Lizy.purchased@thehubministry.com 


    Geaux Bags-- We are a statewide resource organization based out of Shreveport.   https://www.facebook.com/GeauxBags 
    Email: kc@geaux4kids.com   Website: http://www.geauxbags.org/ 


    Beaulah's Safe Haven--  Website: http://www.beulahshaven.com/ 
    FB: https://www.facebook.com/beulahssafehaven  Phone (318) 470-9907

     

     

     

     

     




     

  • Thibodeaux Region

    Parishes Served: Lafourche, St. John the Baptist, Ascension, Terrebonne, Assumption, St. Charles, St. James

  • Louisiana Foster Care Support Organization
    Home of your Ambassador and Louisiana Foster Caregiver Mentor Program
    email: margie@Louisianafostercare.com 
    www.facebook.com/LAFCSO 

    Louisiana Foster Caregiver Mentor Program 
    Need a Mentor?  Click here-  
    https://form.jotform.com/LFCSO/louisiana-foster-caregiver-mentor-l  
    Want to BE a Mentor?  Click here-
    https://form.jotform.com/201875515666160  
    For more information, please email Margie@louisianafostercare.com 

     

    Need Assistance Finding ChildCare?
    Contact your local Resource and Referral Office, Volunteers of America
    Call our offices at (337) 704-2838. Our referral specialists will ask you some basic information about your family and preferences, and will provide a list of referrals.
    You can also reach us at info@voa.org
    Visit our website https://www.voa.org/affiliates/volunteers-of-america-southeast-louisiana/

     

    Laplace Support Group Meetings

    Held the 2nd Wednesday monthly at 133 Oak Bend Drive  (contact Natasha Bates at 504-382-1047 for more information)

     

    Loving Our Community’s Children (LOCC)  10757 Airline Hwy Gonzales, LA

    Sheri Soper 225-571-6632

     

    River Parish Foster and Adoptive Parent Association

    Sheri Soper 225-571-6632

     

    Foster The Love (6767 West Park Ave Houma, LA)

    Ryan Fanguy 985-870-4008          ryan3147@att.net

     

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