Here we list some programs that may help with your non-legal needs. Let us know about any other programs you think should be on our list. (Click on "Feedback" in the upper right corner of this page.)
There are 17 resources
65 or Older? Go to College Tuition-Free!
(Separate Website)
See the "Golden Ager" program at the University of New Orleans. If you are over 65, you may be qualify to take courses for credit and tuition free (though some other fees and expenses apply). Click the link to learn more.
By: University of New Orleans
Advocates for Youth
(Separate Website)
Advocates for Youth is dedicated to creating programs and advocating for policies that help young people make informed and responsible decisions about their reproductive and sexual health. Advocates provides information, training, and strategic assistance to youth-serving organizations, policy makers, youth activists, and the media in the United States and the developing world.
Center for Law and Education
(Separate Website)
Website of a non-profit advocacy and resource organization that has useful publications as well as online articles and links.
Crisis line for youth
VIA LINK provides a special telephone line for young people. Every day we deal with many stresses. Sometimes we need friendly support to see us through the tough times. Sometimes we just need someone to help us find our own way. Sometimes we need to turn to others for help.
By: VIA LINK
Other Formats:
Separate Website
Louisiana Department of Education
(Separate Website)
Website of the state education agency, providing information for administrators, teachers, students, parents and the community.
Louisiana Education Information -- from the U.S. Department of Education
(Separate Website)
Check out this site for links to information about the education system in Louisiana. Statistics, resources, disabilty issues, lists of education-related agencies, and more.
By: U.S. Department of Education
Louisiana School Boards Association
(Separate Website)
Useful information on this website includes parish-by-parish contact list for school district superintendents.
National Youth Rights Association
(Separate Website)
Non-profit group advancing knowledge of legal rights of youths.
New Orleans Parents' Guide to Public Schools
(Separate Website)
Information about New Orleans public schools.
By: New Orleans Parent Organizing Network
Office of Civil Rights
(Separate Website)
Website of the principal adviser to the U.S. Secretary of Education on civil rights issues. Has information about filing a complaint.
Parents -- Information about Schools and Education
(Separate Website)
See this site for information about schools and your child's education, from the U.S. Department of Education. Get information about schools, about how to help your child do well in school, planning for college and more.
By: U.S. Department of Education
Read this in:
Spanish / Español
Resources for Special and Multicultural Education and Physical Disabilities
(Separate Website)
Booklet in Adobe Acrobat reader format that lists state, national and internet resources helpful to parents and their children. If you do not have, or cannot install the free Adobe Acrobat reader on your computer, many of the resources are listed separately on www.lawhelp.org/LA. For the entire 37 page booklet, you can download and print it out from the Louisiana Department of Education website through this link.
By: Louisiana Department of Education
Save Our Schools -- New Orleans Information
(Separate Website)
Site includes a chart indicating which organizations/networks run which schools in New Orleans.
By: Save Our Schools
Save Our Schools -- New Orleans Information
(Separate Website)
The Public school organizational chart shows which organizations/networks run which schools in New Orleans.
By: Save Our Schools
Sexual Identity - Community Help
(Separate Website)
Resource list for Louisiana. You need Adobe Acrobat reader.
By: Juvenile Justice Project of Louisiana
Social Services -- Claiborne Parish
(Separate Website)
Directory of social services available in Claiborne Parish
U.S. Department of Education
(Separate Website)
Official U.S. website provides a wealth of information for teachers, students and parents.
Adobe Acrobat Reader required. (If you are using a screen reader that does not support PDF format, copy the PDF link, and use the Access Adobe online form to convert this file to HMTL text.)
LawHelp/LA Home
Intake Workers: Referrals
Separate Website
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