Here is information about community resources and other items that may help you with issues that might not be legal prolems.
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"We Can" Ways to Enhance Childrens' Activity & Nutrition
(Separate Website)
This is the home page for the "We Can" program, which has information and tools to help you and your family have a more healthy diet and lifestyle, even on a tight budget.
By: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
AARP Grandparenting Information
(Separate Website)
See this area of the AARP site, aimed at grandparents and grandparenting issues.
By: AARP
AARP Longevity Calculator
(Separate Website)
Find out what personal habits may add or take years from your life. Information about nutrition, exercise and more.
America's Literacy Directory
(Separate Website)
You can search this site to find literacy programs, reading programs and other resources to help people learn to read and to write. You can also search for information about the GED and about learning English as a second language.
By: National Institute for Literacy and Partners
Café Hope
(Separate Website)
From the café' site:
"At Cafe Hope, we help at-risk young adults get training in the restaurant and hospitality industries and we serve you great food."
Here is the place:
1101 Barataria Blvd.
Marrero, LA 70072
By: Associated Catholic Charities
Cafe Reconcile New Orleans
(Separate Website)
Find out more about Cafe Reconcile, which helps at-risk young people learn develop life and work skills while learning about the food service industry. "Our innovative life skills and job training program assists young people (ages 16?22) from severely at-risk communities who desire to make a positive change in their lives."
Cenla Guide to Human Services
(Separate Website)
Searchable online database of social services agencies in central Louisiana.
By: United Way of Central Louisiana
City Assisted Evacuation Plan (CEAP)
(Separate Website)
If you think you may need help to get out of the city if there is an evacuation, see this information sheet from the City of New Orleans. Call the number on the sheet for updated information about how to register for this service and for pick-up locations.
By: City of New Orleans
Other Formats:
PDF File
Councils on Aging
(Separate Website)
See this page for information about the Council on Aging near you.
By: Governor's Office of Elderly Affairs
Experience Works Employment and Training Programs
(Separate Website)
Check out this site, which has information about finding a job and job training for senior citizens.
By: Experience Works
Families Helping Families Centers
(Separate Website)
Find the Families Helping Families Center nearest you. This non-profit helps families with members who have special needs.
By: Families Helping Families
Find a community action agency and community help near you
(Separate Website)
See this site for information about how to reduce energy bills through weatherization and LIHEAP (Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program).
By: Louisiana Association of Community Action Partnerships
Find a Community Health Center
(Separate Website)
Use this site to look for community health centers, including places with dental care or mental health care.
By: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Find out about Louisiana's Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program
(Separate Website)
Seniors who qualify can get coupons for food at farmers markets. Find out more on the program's site.
Find your Area Agency on Aging
(Separate Website)
Check out this page for information about how you can locate your Area Agency on Aging.
By: Governor's Office of Elderly Affairs
Finding Your Way to a Healthier You: Based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans
(Separate Website)
Diet, nutrition and excercise information to help you make choices for better health.
By: U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services
Food for Families/Food for Seniors
Find out about this food aid program, where people who qualify can get extra food.
By: Louisiana Commodity Supplemental Food Program (LA CSFP)
Other Formats:
Separate Website
Free and Low-Cost Health Care
(Separate Website)
See this site for information about finding free or low-cost health care in New Orleans.
By: Tulane Physicians for Social Responsibility
Generations United
(Separate Website)
A national organization that promotes intergenerational strategies, programs, and policies.
Governor's Office of Elderly Affairs
(Separate Website)
Check out this state site for information and resources for seniors.
By: Governor's Office of Elderly Affairs
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