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Resources

Services age:
Birth-36 months with a medical condition resulting from developmental delay

Services include:
Assistive technology, Audiology, Health Services (family education, assistance with other EarlySteps services only), Medical Services (evaluation only), Nutrition Services, Occupational Therapy Services, Physical Therapy Services, Psychological Services, Service Coordination, Social Work Services, Special Instruction, Speech-Language Pathology, Translation Interpreter Services (foreign language and sign language), Transportation (to and from an EarlySteps service only), Vision Services

Funding Sources:
Federal Medicaid funds, Federal Part C funds, State Medicaid Matching funds, State Part C funds

Parent Corner
Regional Contacts
Referral Form

Phone Contact:
504-496-0165

Services age:
3-5 years suspected of having a disability, as well as children who may qualify for gifted services

Services Include:
Free special education instruction, speech services, occupational therapy services, physical therapy services, school health and school nurse services, and/or social work services.

Referral Google Doc Form

Phone Contact:
504-349-8677

Different services available to prevent an at-risk person from homelessness including emergency shelters, rental assistance, voucher programs.

Vouchers:

  • Jefferson Parish Housing Authority Marrero – http://www.hajp.org/: Operates Section 8 Housing Voucher, program for Jefferson Parish, 1011 4th St., Suite 203; Gretna, LA 70053, Office Hours: M-TH 9 a.m.-12 p.m. & 1-4 p.m., Phone : 504-366-5344
  • Permanent Supportive Housing – https://ldh.la.gov/assets/docs/OAAS/PSH/PSH-Application-Packet-7-18-22.pdf 1450 Poydras St., Suite 1133, New Orleans, LA 70112
  • Jefferson Community Action Program – This is a HUD Housing approved Housing Assistance agency. They may be able to provide housing assistance. Housing assistance programs include: Mortgage Delinquency and Default Resolution Counseling, Pre purchase Counseling, Rental Assistance Housing Counseling 504-227-1221.
  • Jeff Cap Marrero-multi Service Center Marrero – This is a HUD Housing approved Housing Assistance agency. They may be able to provide housing assistance. Housing assistance programs include: Mortgage Delinquency and Default Resolution Counseling, Pre purchase Counseling, Rental Assistance Housing Counseling. 504-349-5458

Emergency Shelters:

  • CCANO Jefferson Care Center – Emergency shelter for families and some unaccompanied adults in Jefferson Parish 1108 Barataria Blvd.; Marrero, LA 70072, Office Hours: M-F 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Mon.-Sun. 24 hours, Phone: 504-347-0772, Intake Procedure: Call to see if space is available, open 24 hrs.
  • Remnant House by Lovetouch Ministries – www.lovetouchministries.org: Emergency shelter for homeless women with or without children in the Greater New Orleans area for up to three months Shelter: 423 Realty Dr.; Gretna, LA 70056, Main Office: 57 5th St.; Gretna, LA 70053, Phone: 504-362-7010, Intake Procedure: Intake is 10 a.m.-2 p.m. daily. Morning departure is 7:30 a.m. The first night is free; fee is $10 thereafter or a voucher.
  • Way Maker Ministries Emergency Shelter for Homeless Women with Children – Emergency shelter for homeless women with children, 804 1st Ave.; Harvey, LA 70058, Office Hours: M-F 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Phone: 504-328-8794 Intake Procedure: Call or walk-in.

Outreach Services:

  • Jefferson Parish Mobile Crisis Services (RHD) – rhdla.org
    Street outreach and housing placement services form, Jefferson Parish, Phone : 504-832-5123
  • Kenner Housing Authority – kennerha.com
    Manages Veterans Administration Supportive Housing program and Section 8 Housing Choice vouchers 1013 31st St.; Kenner, LA 7006

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides federal grants to states for supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age 5 who are found to be at nutritional risk.

  • Jefferson Parish Health Unit WIC Clinic: 1855 Ames Blvd., Marrero 504-349-8802, ext. 234, Wednesday and Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Jefferson Parish Health Unit WIC Clinic: 1855 Ames Blvd., Marrero 504-349-8802, ext. 234, Wednesday and Thursday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Jefferson Parish Health Unit WIC Clinic: 111 North Causeway Blvd. Metairie 504-838-5100 Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
  • Access Health WIC Clinic: Kenner Community Health 2900 Indiana Ave. Kenner 504-496-0540 Mon-Thurs 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Friday 8:00 AM – 12 Noon
  • Crescent City WIC Services – 429 Wall Blvd Gretna 504-247-0592 Monday thru Thurs 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Friday 8:00 AM- 2:00 PM
  • Ultimate Health WIC Clinic – Gretna West Side shopping Center North 91 Westbank Expressway Suite 405 Gretna 504-363-4899 Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM-5:00 PM

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides monthly benefits that help eligible low-income households buy the food they need for good health. For most households, SNAP funds account for only a portion of their food budgets; they must also use their own funds to buy enough food to last throughout the month. Eligible households can receive food assistance through regular SNAP or through the Louisiana Combined Application Project (LaCAP).

  • Local LA Department of Social Services Family Support Offices – East Bank: 3229 36th St.; Metairie, LA 70001 Phone : 504-838-5111
  • Local LA Department of Social Services Family Support Offices – West Bank, 2150 West Bank Expressway, Suite 201; Harvey, LA 70058, Phone : 504-361-6111
  • Jefferson Parish East – Economic Stability: 3229 36th St., 1st Fl. Metairie, LA 70001
  • Jefferson Parish West – Economic Stability: 2150 Westbank Expressway, Suite 201 Harvey, LA 70058

Apply online

Apply by phone: 1-888-LAHELP-U (888-524-3578)

Find out more about becoming a foster parent here

CASA Jefferson: Purchases school supplies, luggage, books, toys and gift cards for children and youth in foster care in the Jefferson Parish area.

Contact Person: Rosana Gonzalez: (504) 533-8757, rgonzalez@casajefferson.org

Works to improve a child’s well-being by supporting, informing and empowering the adults who can impact their lives, including teachers, parents, policymakers and donors. We connect adults to resources, ideas, services, and networks that can help their efforts to help children thrive, even in the face of limited resources. – https://agendaforchildren.org/

  • Center for Early Childhood Advancement – is a place where early childhood educators, program leaders, community members, and policymakers collaborate to advance a unified approach to improve the lives of young children and families and the early childhood systems that support them.
  • ECHO Fund – The Early Childhood Opportunity Fund (ECHO) is an innovative grant program that seeks to increase access to high-quality early care and education for New Orleans children from birth through age four through directly funding early child care center needs.
  • Judy Watts Center for Policy & Advocacy – is a multi-issue child advocacy hub that engages in supporting strong public policy to improve child well-being, outcomes, and services. The Center houses all Agenda for Children data and includes a Child Well-Being Academy that functions in a fellowship model, aimed at those who want to be more educated.
  • Louisiana KIDS COUNT – Agenda for Children’s KIDS COUNT project informs public conversation about Louisiana’s kids by generating accurate, up-to-date data that shows how children are doing in every parish and provides a roadmap for improvement. Find state and local data on hundreds of measures of child well-being at the KIDS COUNT Data Center.
  • New Orleans Early Education Network (NOEEN) – is a network of publicly-funded early childhood care and education providers in Orleans Parish. We support the child care centers, schools and Head Start programs as they work to provide quality early care and education to New Orleans children and families.

Contact Info:

Educators’ Contacts:

Address and Phone Number:

8300 Earhart Blvd., Suite 201, New Orleans, LA 70118,

504.586.8509

CDC is the nation’s leading science-based, data-driven, service organization that protects the public’s health. – https://www.cdc.gov/

  • West Jefferson Health Center: 5001 West Bank Expressway, Suite 100 Marrero, LA 70072, phone: 504-349-8833
  • East Jefferson Health Center: 3616 S. I-10 Service Road W. Suite 100, Metairie, LA 70001 504-838-5257

Website: jphsa.org

Disability Services:
(See also in Mental Health and Substance Addiction sections with office locations listed in Mental Health section) Phone : 504-349-8833