Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans

Children & Young Adults

After School Assembly
After School Assembly provides a safe, fun, educational environment for children K-8 from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm weekdays. In three locations throughout the New Orleans area, students receive help with homework, a snack, and have the opportunity to participate in dance, athletics and other enrichment activities. Counselors are at each location daily. There is a $25 registration fee, but the program is free.
(504) 861-6360

Locations

St. John the Baptist Community Center
1920 Clio Street
New Orleans, LA

Gert Town
Community Center
3424 Audubon Court
New Orleans, LA

Holy Family Community Center

1213 14th St, Franklinton, LA

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After School Alliance

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Head Start
Head Start programs provide education, social services, and health screenings to infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Early Head Starts serve children ages 6 weeks to 3 years old, while Head Stars serve children 3 to 5 years old.
(504) 861-6360

Locations:

Leslie Early Head Start
2126 Constance Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
(504) 522-2725

Louise Head Start
1205 Louisiana Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 891-2871

St. John the Baptist Head Start
1920 Clio Street
New Orleans, LA 70112
(504) 529-2557

El Yo-Yo Head Start (bilingual) & El Yo-Yo Early Head Start (bilingual)
735 General Pershing Street
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 899-6165

Incarnate Word Head Start

8326 Apricot Street

New Orleans, LA 70118

(504) 866-8918

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Independent Living Skills Program
Independent Living Skills Program (ILSP) assists teens and young adults (14-21) transitioning from foster care or the Office of Youth Development’s custody to independent life. The Aftercare program serves young adults (18-25) who continue to struggle with the long-term challenges of independent living. The program offers assistance to other at-risk youth and young adults on an individual basis.
(504) 340-5100

Read more on this issue:
Independent Living Research Utilization

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Summer Witness
Summer Witness operates camps located in the Greater New Orleans area during the summer, providing education, recreation, nutrition services, and a swimming program for children who would otherwise not have the opportunity.
(504) 861-6360

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Family

Adoption Services of Catholic Charities
Adoption Services of Catholic Charities is a domestic and international adoption program. Services include counseling, legal and medical assistance, and follow up.
(504) 885-1141
Toll Free 1-866-566-1399

Read more on this issue:
National Council for Adoption

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Community Centers
Community Centers provide long term case management, with direct assistance as part of a holistic approach to recovery.
New clients are only taken on the 1st or 2nd day of each month. Please call for an appointment.
List of Community Centers

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Family Preservation
Family Preservation is an intensive treatment program seeking to preserve family unity and protect children in their own homes from abuse and neglect. The program includes 24-hour emergency on-call services, crisis intervention, family therapy, parent training, referrals, and advocacy.
(504) 310-6939

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Therapeutic Family Services
Therapeutic Family Services places behaviorally disordered, developmentally delayed, or medically dependent youth in the homes of certified foster parents. The program provides therapeutic and support services to children and foster families.
(504) 310-6944