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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)
AdoptUsKids
(Separate Website)
Information and resources about adoption and foster parenting, from The Children's Bureau, Administration for Children and Families, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
By: U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services and others
Agenda for Children
(Separate Website)
Agenda for Children works to make government work better for Louisiana?s children, keeping track of laws, policies, and decisions that affect children. This involves child protection, welfare, child care, health insurance and Medicaid, child support, education, juvenile justice, housing, and other public services. Agenda for Children also offers training, resource and referral services, information and technical assistance to individuals, families, organizations, service providers and the media.
By: Agenda for Children
Alzheimer's Information and Help
(Separate Website)
Learn about Alzheimer's and how to get help. Fact sheets, links and other resources, including a 24-hour telephone helpline.
By: Alzheimer's Association
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
Benefits.gov
(Separate Website)
Find out more about all kinds of government programs and help that may be available for you.
By: A group of federal agencies
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
Covenant House for Homeless and At-Risk Youth
(Separate Website)
Find out here how Covenant House New Orleans helps homeless and at-risk youth, and how you can get help. Shelter, counseling, job training, childcare help and more.
By: Covenant House New Orleans
Daycare resources for parents and providers
(Separate Website)
In addition to licensing standards state by state, this website gives practical tips and information to parents and providers of child care.
By: Daycare.com
Elder care: More than
(Separate Website)
Guidance for special issues when caring for older parents.
By: American Psychological Association
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
FEMA/Red Cross Family Disaster Preparation Guide Helpful information from FEMA and the Red Cross about steps you can do to prepare your family for emergencies and disasters.
By: FEMA/Red Cross
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 help for mental health and behavioral issues
(Separate Website)
Here is a link to "A Guide to Behavioral Health Resources in the Greater New Orleans Area."
By: City of New Orleans -- Health Dept.
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
Help for dealing with stress in tough times
(Separate Website)
Here is help from the American Psychological Association, with ideas that may be helpful for dealing with conflicts and other stressful situations.
By: American Psychological Association
Helpful Information for Families
(Separate Website)
Check out this site for helpful information about family issues, including communicating with teens, dealing with post-hurricane stress, and how to help prepare your child for an evacuation.
By: LSU Ag Center
Immigrant Legal Resource Center
(Separate Website)
Information on law and policy for immigrants and their advocates.
By: Immigrant Legal Resource Center
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