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Adoption
Louisiana Adoption Advisory Board
Birth Parents Support Network, plus conferences and webinars for adoptees, birth parents and adoptive parents.
- Baton Rouge, LA
- adoptionboardla@gmail.com
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Louisiana Baptist Children's Home
Christian children's home with foster and adoption ministries (Connect 1 Child), residential care, counseling and a women's learning center.
- 7200 DeSiard Street, Monroe, LA 71203
- (318) 343-2244
- Home@lbch.org
- Website (opens in a new tab)
St. Elizabeth Foundation
Licensed adoption agency in Baton Rouge serving birth parents and adoptive families.
- Baton Rouge, LA
- (225) 769-8888
- Website (opens in a new tab)
AdoptUSKids — Louisiana
StatewideLouisiana post-adoption services and parent support groups, from the national AdoptUSKids project.
Louisiana DCFS — Adoption
StatewideAdopting a child from Louisiana foster care: how to get started and the children waiting for families.
Free / Subsidized Childcare
Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans
Children and family programs, Head Start, housing and homelessness services, emergency grants and more across the New Orleans area.
- New Orleans, LA
- (504) 523-3755
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Clover (formerly Kingsley House) — Early Head Start & Head Start
Early Head Start and Head Start for young children in New Orleans.
- 1600 Constance St., New Orleans, LA 70130
- (504) 523-6221
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Total Community Action — Head Start
Head Start, energy assistance and community services for low-income families in New Orleans.
- 1420 S. Norman C. Francis Pkwy., New Orleans, LA 70125
- (504) 872-0334
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Head Start & Early Head Start
NationwideFree preschool, child care and family support for eligible families. Find a program near you online or by phone (Mon–Fri 8–6 ET).
Churches / Baby Closets
Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans
Children and family programs, Head Start, housing and homelessness services, emergency grants and more across the New Orleans area.
- New Orleans, LA
- (504) 523-3755
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Community Center for Life
Free pregnancy tests, limited ultrasounds and counseling, plus maternity and baby clothes and supplies, in Gretna. English and Spanish.
- 539 Lafayette St., Gretna, LA 70053
- (504) 227-9090
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Woman's New Life Clinic
Free pregnancy testing, ultrasounds and women's health care in New Orleans and Baton Rouge.
Clothing / Supplies
Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans
Children and family programs, Head Start, housing and homelessness services, emergency grants and more across the New Orleans area.
- New Orleans, LA
- (504) 523-3755
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Community Center for Life
Free pregnancy tests, limited ultrasounds and counseling, plus maternity and baby clothes and supplies, in Gretna. English and Spanish.
- 539 Lafayette St., Gretna, LA 70053
- (504) 227-9090
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Woman's New Life Clinic
Free pregnancy testing, ultrasounds and women's health care in New Orleans and Baton Rouge.
Domestic Violence
Louisiana Domestic Violence Hotline
Statewide24-hour statewide hotline connecting callers with local domestic-violence programs and shelters.
love is respect (National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline)
NationwideFree, confidential 24/7 help for teens and young adults in unhealthy or abusive relationships. Text LOVEIS to 22522, or chat online.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
NationwideConfidential support 24/7 for anyone experiencing abuse.
StrongHearts Native Helpline
NationwideFree, confidential 24/7 support for Native Americans and Alaska Natives affected by domestic and sexual violence, by phone, text or chat.
The Deaf Hotline
Nationwide24/7 domestic-violence support for Deaf, DeafBlind and hard-of-hearing survivors, by videophone, chat or email (deafhelp@thehotline.org).
Employment
Dress for Success New Orleans
Professional clothing and career support for women.
- New Orleans, LA
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Goodwill — Job Services (Louisiana)
Job readiness, disability employment, re-entry and veterans programs, plus Goodwill Technical College. In north Louisiana, Goodwill Industries of North Louisiana offers free training and job placement: (318) 868-4701.
Louisiana Works (HiRE and American Job Centers)
StatewideFree job search help through HiRE and American Job Centers across Louisiana.
American Job Centers (CareerOneStop)
NationwideFree local help with job searches, training and career services. Find your nearest American Job Center online or by phone.
Dress for Success
NationwideProfessional clothing and career support for women. Find your local Dress for Success on the website.
Easterseals — Employment Services
NationwideJob training and employment support for people with disabilities through local Easterseals affiliates.
Goodwill Career Centers
NationwideFree job training, career coaching, résumé and interview help at local Goodwill career centers.
Potential Financial Assistance
Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans
Children and family programs, Head Start, housing and homelessness services, emergency grants and more across the New Orleans area.
- New Orleans, LA
- (504) 523-3755
- Website (opens in a new tab)
The Salvation Army — Louisiana
StatewideUtility and rent assistance and other help through local Salvation Army centers in Louisiana.
Catholic Charities USA (Find a Local Agency)
NationwideFind the Catholic Charities agency serving your area for emergency, family and housing help.
Modest Needs
NationwideSmall one-time grants for working individuals and families facing an emergency expense. Apply online.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
NationwideParish volunteers who help neighbors in need. The national office does not give direct help: ask your nearest Catholic parish for its St. Vincent de Paul conference.
The Salvation Army
NationwideEmergency rent, utility and other assistance through local Salvation Army offices nationwide.
Food Programs
Food Bank of Northeast Louisiana
Food through partner pantries in northeast Louisiana.
- 204 Exchange Street, West Monroe, LA 71292
- (318) 322-3567
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Food Bank of Northwest Louisiana
Food through partner pantries in northwest Louisiana.
- 285 Mt. Zion Rd., Shreveport, LA 71106
- (318) 675-2400
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank
Find food and get help applying for SNAP.
- 10600 S. Choctaw Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70815
- (225) 359-9940
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana
Find food near you, or dial 2-1-1 anytime (in Lafayette, 337-232-HELP).
Feeding America (Find Your Local Food Bank)
NationwideEnter your ZIP code to find the food bank, pantries and meal programs serving your community.
USDA National Hunger Hotline (Hunger Free America)
NationwideConnects you with nearby food banks, meal sites and programs like SNAP and WIC. Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–8 p.m. ET. En español: 1-877-842-6273.
Health Assistance
Access Health Louisiana
Network of community and school-based health centers. One number books any location.
DePaul Community Health Centers
Medical, OB-GYN, behavioral health and dental care.
- New Orleans, LA
- (504) 207-3060
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Louisiana Medicaid & LaCHIP
StatewideFree or low-cost health coverage for children, pregnant women and families. Apply online, by phone, by mail or in person.
Abortion Pill Reversal hotline
NationwideStarted a chemical abortion and regret it? Call as soon as you can.
Housing Assistance & Shelters
Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans
Children and family programs, Head Start, housing and homelessness services, emergency grants and more across the New Orleans area.
- New Orleans, LA
- (504) 523-3755
- Website (opens in a new tab)
UNITY of Greater New Orleans
Homeless outreach and housing coordination across New Orleans.
- 2475 Canal Street, Suite 300, New Orleans, LA 70119
- (504) 821-4496
- info@unitygno.org
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Family Promise
NationwidePrevention, shelter and housing help for families facing homelessness, through nearly 200 local affiliates. Find yours on the website.
Infant & Baby Equipment
Foster the Love Louisiana
Foster closet with clothing, supplies and baby equipment for foster families in south Louisiana.
Louisiana 211
StatewideDial 2-1-1 for local help with food, housing, baby needs and more.
Mental Health & Postpartum Assistance
DePaul Community Health Centers
Medical, OB-GYN, behavioral health and dental care.
- New Orleans, LA
- (504) 207-3060
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Postpartum Support International — Louisiana Chapter
StatewideSupport groups and local resources for depression and anxiety during pregnancy and after birth. PSI HelpLine: call or text (800) 944-4773.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
NationwideCall or text 988 any time if you are in crisis.
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
NationwideCall or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA, free and confidential, for support before, during and after pregnancy.
Postpartum Support International HelpLine
NationwideSupport and local resources for postpartum depression and anxiety.
Parenting Classes
Agenda for Children — Child Care Resource & Referral
Help finding and paying for child care in the New Orleans region. Toll-free: (800) 486-1712.
- 8300 Earhart Blvd., Suite 201, New Orleans, LA 70118
- (504) 586-8509
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans
Children and family programs, Head Start, housing and homelessness services, emergency grants and more across the New Orleans area.
- New Orleans, LA
- (504) 523-3755
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana — Children & Family Services
Children and family services among more than 30 programs in 16 south Louisiana parishes.
- 4152 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119
- (504) 482-2130
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Parents as Teachers
NationwideFree home visiting and parent education for expecting families and parents of young children, through local affiliates.
Triple P – Positive Parenting Program
NationwideSelf-paced online parenting courses (also in Spanish). Many states and local agencies offer them free.
Pregnancy Centers
Cenla Pregnancy Center
Free pregnancy help in Alexandria, with centers in Marksville and Vidalia too.
- 1254 MacArthur Drive, Alexandria, LA 71303
- (318) 314-3061
- info@cenlapc.com
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Community Center for Life
Free pregnancy tests, limited ultrasounds and counseling, plus maternity and baby clothes and supplies, in Gretna. English and Spanish.
- 539 Lafayette St., Gretna, LA 70053
- (504) 227-9090
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Mary's House Pregnancy Care Center
Free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds and help connecting to prenatal care in Shreveport and north Louisiana.
- 906 Margaret Pl., Shreveport, LA 71101
- (318) 220-8009
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Woman's New Life Clinic
Free pregnancy testing, ultrasounds and women's health care in New Orleans and Baton Rouge.
American Pregnancy Association
NationwideFree, confidential pregnancy helpline and a search for local pregnancy centers, adoption agencies and maternity homes.
Care Net Pregnancy Decision Line
NationwideFree, confidential pregnancy decision coaching by phone, and a map of 1,200+ affiliated pregnancy centers.
Heartbeat International (Worldwide Directory of Pregnancy Help)
NationwideSearch 7,000+ life-affirming pregnancy help locations by state, city or ZIP.
Option Line
NationwideCall or text 24/7 to talk about a pregnancy and be connected with a pregnancy center near you.
Special Needs Assistance
Easterseals Louisiana
Disability services, caregiving support and community programs.
Exceptional Lives — Louisiana
StatewideFree guides and live help for Louisiana families of children with disabilities.
Families Helping Families (Louisiana)
StatewideFamily-run resource centers in every region of Louisiana for families of people with disabilities. Find your region's center and phone number on this page.
The Arc of Louisiana
StatewideAdvocacy and support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Toll-free: (866) 966-6260.
- 600 Colonial Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
- (225) 383-1033
- info@thearcla.org
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Easterseals
NationwideServices for children and adults with disabilities and their families. Find your local Easterseals affiliate.
Parent to Parent USA
NationwideMatches parents of children with disabilities or special health needs with a trained support parent. Find your state program on the map.
The Arc
NationwideSupport and advocacy for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families, through 549 chapters.
Support for Fathers
National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse
NationwideResources for dads from a national clearinghouse funded by HHS’s Office of Family Assistance.
Transportation
Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans
Children and family programs, Head Start, housing and homelessness services, emergency grants and more across the New Orleans area.
- New Orleans, LA
- (504) 523-3755
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Louisiana Medicaid rides to medical appointments
StatewideFree rides to Medicaid-covered appointments. If you have a Medicaid health plan, call your plan to schedule a ride.
Family Promise
NationwideLocal Family Promise affiliates help families facing homelessness, including gas cards, transit passes and car-related help where available.
Medicaid rides to medical appointments (NEMT)
NationwideMedicaid covers free rides to covered appointments for members with no other way to get there. Call your Medicaid health plan, ideally two days ahead.