Hosted by the Court Improvement Program Cafe With planning and awareness, transitions throughout foster care can be less stressful for everyone involved. Speakers will discuss the various transitions that foster children experience and discuss the impact on the children, their caregivers, and providers involved with the family. Presenters will explore considerations when a transition is […]

Join us on Saturday, March 21st, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Sojourner Truth Community Center (2200 Lafitte Ave) as we celebrate literacy with the Krewe of Dolly! We’ll be sharing more about Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, a program that provides one FREE book each month to children from birth to age five. Don’t […]

Fundraiser for NAMI Louisiana Want to learn more? View the event flyer.

Hosted by SaveCenla A two-day interactive work­shop in suicide first aid.  The LivingWorks ASIST program teaches participants to recognize when someone may have thoughts of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety. Location: TBA Register at: SaveCenla.com SaveCenla is fully funded in Central Louisiana and available statewide. They […]

A two-day interactive work­shop in suicide first aid.  The LivingWorks ASIST program teaches participants to recognize when someone may have thoughts of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety. Location: First Baptist Church/ 600 Bushley St. Harrisonburg Register at: SaveCenla.com SaveCenla is fully funded in Central Louisiana and […]

Hosted by the Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council as a part of their Transition to Adulthood Workshop Series This interactive session will provide individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families with essential information about waivers and how they can support independent living. Learn practical tips for navigating waiver programs, accessing available services, and […]

Hosted by the Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council as a part of their Transition to Adulthood Workshop Series Choosing where to live is one of the most important decisions in the transition to adulthood. This workshop helps individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), families, and support teams explore a range of housing options and long-term […]

Hosted by SaveCenla A two-day interactive work­shop in suicide first aid.  The LivingWorks ASIST program teaches participants to recognize when someone may have thoughts of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety. Location: TBA Register at: SaveCenla.com SaveCenla is fully funded in Central Louisiana and available statewide. They […]

Hosted by the Louisiana Children's Trust Fund Children with disabilities experience unique vulnerabilities that increase their risk of abuse, neglect, and exploitation. We will explore the intersection of disability and abuse through an advocacy and prevention lens. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of why children with disabilities are at higher risk, how abuse may present […]

Hosted by SaveCenla A two-day interactive work­shop in suicide first aid.  The LivingWorks ASIST program teaches participants to recognize when someone may have thoughts of suicide and work with them to create a plan that will support their immediate safety. Location: EBRSO Training Center Register at: SaveCenla.com SaveCenla is fully funded in Central Louisiana and available […]

Hosted by the National Institute for Health Care Management Youth mental health disorders have been on the rise in recent years, with nearly 1 in 3 adolescents (ages 12 to 17) experiencing a mental, emotional, developmental, or behavioral health condition. There has also been growing attention to the potential effects of social media, artificial intelligence (AI), and […]

Hosted by the Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council Taking Action Against Abuse is a hands-on workshop to help you stay safe. In this training, you will learn: What abuse and neglect mean; signs that someone may be hurting you or not treating you right; how to speak up for yourself; who you can tell if something […]