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*All parenting resources listed have been reviewed so that unnecessary family separation via adoption is not pressured on clients who are vulnerable and/or in marginalized communities.
All services are listed in order by National, Statewide, Regional, Parish & City. National, State, and Regional links are verified annually with the latest verification date at the bottom of the page. Parish/City links are not verified annually due to volume. If you find that a Parish/City link is broken or a service is no longer available, please message the page so that it can be corrected for future use.
*Warning- Clicking on external links will open a new browser tab and send you to a website outside of The Family Preservation Project. The Family Preservation Project cannot be responsible for the accuracy of the information contained within other websites.
*Pregnancy related healthcare services can be found under Baby Care because these providers often offer parenting education and material support as well.
Healthcare
ATTENTION
Services are available for free to low-income patients. Service providers may offer help in broader areas/regions than the physical location listed. Many service providers offer case management.
National
Federally Qualified Healthcare Centers- Directory
National- low price medications- Blink Health
National- healthcare financing- Care Credit
National- prescription discount card- Coast2Coast
National- affordable medicines- CostPlus Drug Company
National- prescription discount card- Familywize
National- free clinic directory- Free Clinics
National- free/sliding fee dental clinic directory- Free Dental Care
National- prescription discounts- Good Rx
National- uninsured medication- Harbor Path
National- healthcare crowdfunding- Help Me Bounce
National- medicine assistance search engine- Medicine Assistance Tool
National- eyeglasses assistance- New Eyes
National- birth control, emergency contraception- Nurx
National- vision care- One Sight
National- patient assistance programs- Rx Assist
National- prescription assistance- Rx Outreach
National- free clinic directory- Volunteers in Medicine
National- behavioral health- Volunteers of America
Statewide
Statewide- free clinics- Directory
Statewide- health department directory- NACCHO
Statewide- primary & behavioral care- Start Corp.
Regional
Acadiana- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) limited medical, vision, dental- Catholic Charities of Acadiana
Greater New Orleans Area- physical and behavioral health- The Salvation Army
Parish/City
Crowley- prescription assistance- Assist Agency Community Action Partnership
Jefferson Parish- uninsured care- Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority
New Orleans- youth healthcare- Covenant House
New Orleans- limited healthcare- Harry Tompson Center
New Orleans- primary care, dental- Healthcare for the Homeless
New Orleans- medical, vision, prescription- Luke’s House Clinic
New Orleans- homeless services- New Orleans Mission
New Orleans- healthcare, medication assistance- Ozanam Inn
Housing/
Shelter
ATTENTION
Most service providers offer case management. Listings range from emergency to permanent. Many providers offer additional services in conjunction with housing; including childcare, healthcare, etc. Service providers may offer help in broader areas/regions than the physical location listed.
National
National- Affordable Housing
National- search sublets- Airbnb
National- CoAbode
National (age limits)- Covenant House
National- Family Promise
National- For Rent By Owner
National- rent relief program directory- iProperty Management
National- ICNA Relief
National- Low Income Apartments
National (located in North Carolina, but applicable to out-of-state pregnant college students) (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material)– MiraVia
National- housing authority directory- Public Housing
National- rent assistance directory- Rent Assistance
National- multiple rental platforms- RentPath
National- find a roommate- Roomies
National- search rooms to rent- Spare Room
National- Volunteers of America
Statewide
Regional
Acadiana- ARCH
Acadiana- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) Catholic Charities of Acadiana
Acadiana- Family Promise
Acadiana- Outreach Center
Greater New Orleans Area- The Salvation Army
Central Louisiana (domestic violence)- Faith House
Southwest Louisiana- Volunteers of America
Parish/City
Alexandria- Hope House
Alexandria- House of Mercy
Baton Rouge- ICNA Relief
Crowley- Assist Agency Community Action Partnership
Jennings (domestic abuse)- CADA
LaFayette- Faith House
LaFayette- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) The DesOrmeaux Foundation
LaFayette- The Emily House
Monroe- LBCH
New Orleans- Covenant House
New Orleans- DePaul
New Orleans (domestic abuse)- Esther’s Haven House
New Orleans- First Grace Community Alliance
New Orleans- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material)– New Orleans Catholic Worker
New Orleans- New Orleans Mission
New Orleans- New Orleans Women & Children’s Shelter
New Orleans- Ozanam Inn
Affordable Childcare
ATTENTION
Service providers range from national to local. Local listings have been searched by services including but not limited to: 24 hour care, extended hours, discounts, crisis nurseries, tuition assistance, scholarships, and sliding fees.
National
National- extended hours- Care.com
National- child care search- Care Lulu
National- newborn, temporary, permanent- Caring Nannies
National- campus-based child care services- CCAMPIS
Nationwide Directory- Childcare Center
National- Childcare Co-Op- Komae
National- Mom Trusted
National- emergency, sick child, postpartum, etc.- Nanny Poppinz
National- temporary or permanent- Sittercity
National- child care search- Tootris
National- temporary or permanent- Trusting Connections
National- child care search- Winnie
National- emergency child care- YMCA
Statewide
Statewide- National Head Start Association
Regional
Greater New Orleans Area- summer care- The Salvation Army
Parish/City
New Orleans- YWCA
Government Programs
Programs Explained: Terms
Affordable Connectivity Program (broadband/internet)
CFPB (rental assistance programs)
Child Care Assistance
CSFP (food program)
Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Energy Assistance LIHEAP (includes water assistance)
HUD (Guaranteed-Income Programs, Rent Assistance, etc.)
LaCHIP (children’s healthcare)
Baby Care
ATTENTION
Most Crisis/Resource Pregnancy Centers will encourage and refer for adoption. Please do your research before accepting or pursuing adoption materials. Adoption is a lifelong commitment to grief. Visit the Voices and Education pages on the website for more accurate information. A permanent solution should not be applied to a temporary problem.
National
National- car seat distribution directory- 800 Buck-L-Up
National- baby item discounts- Amazon Family
National- material assistance directory- Baby2Baby
National- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) maternal and perinatal service provider search- Bornbir
National- free baby items- Buy Nothing Project
National- portable crib directory- Cribs for Kids
National- free formula samples & coupons- Enfamil
National- family-focused support- Healthy Families America
National- cloth diapers- Jake’s Diapers
National- baby care package- Little Llamas USA
National- National Diaper Bank Network
National- one time free formula sample- Nature’s One
National- first time mom assistance- Nurse Family Partnership
National- diaper savings program- Pampers
National- parenting education, virtual services- Parents as Teachers
National- trade baby items/clothes- Rehash
National- car seat distribution directory- Safe Convertible Car Seats
National- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) family preservation assistance- Safe Families for Children
National- cloth diapers- Share the Love
National- rewards program- Similac
National- car seat trade-in events- Target Brands, Inc.
National (ages 13-23)- family support programs- Teen Mother Choices
National- cloth diapers- The Cloth Option
National- parental leave grant- The Mom Economy
Statewide
Statewide- free baby items- Freecycle
Regional
Greater New Orleans Area- family services- Crescent City Family Services
Greater New Orleans Area- family services- The Salvation Army
South Louisiana (must be a pediatric patient)- diaper assistance- Access Health Louisiana
Parish/City
Arabi- diapers- Community Center of Saint Bernard
Baton Rouge- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) material needs, referrals- Woman’s New Life Clinic
Covington- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) maternity clothes, baby/child items through age 4- Northlake Crisis Pregnancy Center
Gretna- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) baby supplies, referrals, parenting education- Community Center for Life
LaFayette- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) diapers, formula, etc.- A Pregnancy Center and Clinic
LaFayette- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) parenting education, store vouchers- The DesOrmeaux Foundation
New Orleans- baby items- Algiers Point Free Lil Pantry
New Orlenas- diaper assistance- Junior League of New Orleans
New Orleans- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) material needs, referrals- Woman’s New Life Clinic
New Orleans- parenting classes- YWCA
Opelousas- diaper directory- OGHS Foundation Diaper Bank
Slidell- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) material support, service referrals- Pregnancy Help Slidell
Child Support
General Assistance
ATTENTION
Most service providers offer case management. Help may be available in broader areas/regions than the physical location listed. Services include: food and clothing assistance, car repair and donation, employment services, case management, rent and utility assistance, transportation, holiday assistance, school supplies, homeless prevention, etc.
National
National- women scholarships- AAUW
National (must be nominated)- ages 3-16 mattresses, bed frames, bedding- A Hope to Dream
National- feminine hygiene products- Alliance For Period Supplies
National- garden fresh food assistance directory- Ample Harvest
National- cell phone assistance- Assurance Wireless
National- car donation program- Cars 4 Heroes
National- poverty relief program- Circles USA
National- internet discount- Comcast Internet Essentials
National- location-based resources- Community Action Partnership
National- professional clothing, workforce assistance- Dress for Success
National- school supply events- Eventbrite
National- scholarship database- Fastweb
National- backpack program- Feeding America
National- food bank directory- Feeding America
National- food bank directory- Food Finder
National- food assistance directory- Food Not Bombs
National- food pantry directory- Food Pantries
National- car donation program- Free Charity Cars
National- job search- Glassdoor
National- mortgage & lease assistance- Gradient Gives Back Foundation
National- food assistance, family services- ICNA Relief
National- job search- Indeed
National- on a budget meal plans- Kids Eat in Color
National- employment agency- Labor Finders
National- jobs access program- Lyft
National- financial assistance- Modest Needs
National- various assistance- Net Wish
National- summer food finder- No Kid Hungry
National- workforce staffing- PeopleReady
National- trade clothes- Rehash
National- wireless service- SafeLink
National- various assistance- Society of St. Vincent de Paul
National- education grants- Soroptimist
National- food assistance for summer- Summer Food Rocks
National- food assistance- The Little Free Pantry
National- job search for moms- The Mom Project
National- various assistance- The Salvation Army
National- school supply events, rent assistance, etc.- United Way
National- basic needs- Volunteers of America
National- food assistance database- Why Hunger
National- car donation programs- Working Cars for Working Families
National- location based assistance- YMCA
Statewide
Statewide- public transit directory- American Public Tansportation Association
Statewide- energy assistance- Entergy
Statewide- eviction prevention- Louisiana Fair Housing Action Center
Statewide- children’s bed assistance- Sleep in Heavenly Peace
Statewide- homeless outreach, housing assistance- Start Corp.
Regional
Acadiana- (refers for adoption//please read Education and Voices before accepting or pursuing adoption material) hygiene items, daily meals, financial assistance- Catholic Charities of Acadiana
Acadiana- housing assistance- Outreach Center
Greater New Orleans Area- rent & utility assistance, food, social services, transporation assistance- The Salvation Army
South Louisisana- food pantry directory- Second Harvest Food Bank
Parish/City
Arabi- food pantry, feminine hygiene products- Community Center of Saint Bernard
Crowley- holiday assistance, rent assistance, food vouchers- Assist Agency Community Action Partnership
Crowley- food & clothing assistance, financial assistance- Crowley Christian Care Center
Gretna- food bank- Gretna Food Bank
Gretna- food pantry, hygiene kit- Gretna UMC
Harvey- food bank- St. Martha Catholic Church
Jefferson Parish- public transit- Jefferson Parish Transit
Jefferson Parish- homeless services, homeless outreach, referrals- Unity of Greater New Orleans
Kenner- food bank- Kenner Food Bank
LaFayette- food pantry- Alpha & Omega
LaFayette- financial assistance- Monsignor Sigur Center
LaFayetee- daily meals- St. Joseph Diner
LaFayette- showers, laundry, hygiene supplies- Stella Maris Center
Marrero- food assistance- Saint John Missionary Baptist Church
Metairie- food bank- St. Clement of Rome Parish
Metairie- food pantry- Victory Church
New Orleans- food assistance- Algiers Point Free Lil Pantry
New Orleans- homeless outreach- Azalia’s Heart
New Orleans- day center, homeless services- Baptist Friendship House
New Orleans- food assistance, referrals- Broadmoor Improvement Association
New Orleans- food assistance- Central City Christian Fellowship
New Orleans- food pantry, direct assistance- Common Ground Relief
New Orleans- food pantry- Culture Aid NOLA
New Orleans- homeless services, food assistance, clothing- Grace at the Greenlight
New Orleans- homeless services- Harry Tompson Center
New Orleans- food, emergency assistance, homeless outreach, case management- Lantern Light
New Orleans- food assistance- Lower Nine
New Orleans- homeless services, case management, food & clothing, etc.- New Orleans Mission
New Orleans- homeless services, job assistance, food & clothing assistance, case management- Ozanam Inn
New Orleans- food assistance- Rayne Memorial UMC
New Orleans- food assistance, workforce development- Sankofa Community Development Corporation
New Orleans- food pantry, employment services, financial counseling- Total Community Action Inc.
New Orleans- homeless outreach and prevention, day center- Travelers Aid Society
New Orleans- education and financial programs- YWCA
Orleans Parish- homeless services, homeless prevention, referrals- Unity of Greater New Orleans
Support Groups
ATTENTION
All support groups listed are aimed to provide support in parenting. National organizations may provide local chapter listings.
National
National- CoAbode
National- La Leche League International
National- Meetup
National- Moms Club International
National- MOPS
National- Motherhood Redefined
National- Parents Without Partners
National- Peanut
National- Postpartum Support International
National- support group directory- Psychology Today
National- Single and Parenting
National- Single Mom
National- The Life of a Single Mom
Statewide
Regional
Parish/City
I Don’t See My City
Don’t worry. There are resource links added to the website every day and it’s possible that your area has not been researched yet. If the administrator is not currently working on other projects, your city can be made a priority. Please contact the page here.
Putative Father Registry
Father’s Rights Support- Sky is the Limit Foundation
Putative Father Registry explained here.
Adoption Law/Revocation
ATTENTION
This page does not provide legal services or advice. Adoption law and revocation is listed as a courtesy. The page attempts to link to the latest adoption codes in the respective state. Laws can change. Verify your adoption laws and revocation timeframes before signing termination of your parental rights.
Relinquish: That the act is not being executed earlier than (a) the third day following the birth of the child if it is an agency adoption, or (b) the fifth day following the birth of a child if the adoption is a private adoption;
Revocation: That the parent consents to an adoption which consent is final and irrevocable.
End An Adoption Plan
If you are looking for help in severing your relationship with an adoption facilitator, revoking your legal consent to an adoption, or learning more about the adoption process and long-term effects, please contact Saving Our Sisters
CPS Assistance
Let Our Children Go seeks to restore those that have been wrongly separated from their families by providing assistance for reconnecting physically and emotionally. We also hope to offer aid and comfort to those whose family member passed on after separation.
Pay It Forward
If you have been a recipient of help, you know firsthand how essential volunteers and/or donations were to your success. Please consider volunteering for or donating to any of the vital organizations on this page.
Recommend a Service
Know a service applicable to moms and children in this state, but it’s not listed? Please share it by contacting the page: Here.
*This page does not provide legal advice
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