EBRSO - CRIME VICTIMS ASSISTANCE

Supports the needs of victims of crime in East Baton Rouge Parish and ensures they are made aware of their rights as a crime victim as stated in the Louisiana State Constitution. The division offers direct services are offered to victims of crimes through Crime Victims’ Reparations. This program provides financial compensation to innocent victims of certain crimes.assists victims of crimes with monetary assistance for burial expenses, relocation, lost wages.

EBRSO - DARE

D.A.R.E. is designed to give young people the facts about drugs and alcohol and to "inoculate" them against negative peer pressure by teaching them self-management and resistance skills. The Sheriff's Office provides 4 uniformed Deputies, who are assigned up to 7 schools per semester, and visit each assigned school at least 1 day a week for 12 weeks to present an innovative curriculum that emphasizes self-esteem, taking responsibility for one's own behavior, and saying "no" to drug experimentation.

EBRSO - SCHOOL DRUG TASK FORCE

With a mission to monitor and eradicate crimes such as drugs, weapons and assault in the school systems within East Baton Rouge Parish, the School Drug Task Force is designated as the primary response/investigation law enforcement agency in handling cases involving controlled dangerous substances, firearms, and assaults on school grounds. school busses and school related functions.

EBRSO -  SHERIFF'S OUTREACH

Conducting juvenile outreach, including dedicated research to find truant children, and connecting families with important resources on truancy.

EBRDA -  TRUANCY PREVENTION

Deputy Stephanie Hicks was assigned to work at the Family and Youth Service Center from its beginning, starting out as the Executive Assistant to Roxson. Stephanie has become the resident expert of finding children and doing everything possible to ensure that they are seen, heard, and their problems addressed. Her dedication to children is admired and greatly appreciated by all who come in contact with her, earning her recognition from the East Baton Rouge Sheriff through the "Above and Beyond Award" as well as the "Humanitarian Award " from the Louisiana State Chapter of the NAACP. Stephanie sees the worst in the world but believes in the best. Stephanie relies on her faith and when things are difficult, as they often are, she quotes Romans 8:28, "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him who have been called according to His Purpose."

F.O.A.M - FATHERS ON A MISSION

FOAM aims to empower fathers and strengthen families by providing resources, training, and support. Through these programs, fathers will learn the skills and techniques necessary to succeed effectively as caretakers and providers. By participating in FOAM programs, fathers will also have the opportunity to connect with other fathers and professionals in the field and to receive support and encouragement as they navigate the challenges of parenthood. 

LIFE 101

LIFE 101 is a new series of classes offered by the Family & Youth Service Center of Eastern Baton Rouge in Building B. The classes are dedicated to providing Baton Rouge residents with the skills they need to achieve success, including everything from financial literacy to essential skills like sewing and mending.

LORI

LORI assists individuals and families that need help navigation the immigration process and provide resources to help them integrate in a new country. LORI is dedicated to helping refugees and immigrants achieve self-sufficiency by providing them access to critical services and support.

MAYO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES

It takes real courage to face your addiction, depression, anxiety, or any other mental health concern. Our staff is here to help guide, support, and encourage you on your journey. Our experienced team of caring and trusted professionals work together to ensure that each patient is given the best possible tools and support to successfully reach their goals. Everyone deserves the opportunity to regain control of their life and return to a productive and meaningful way of living.

PROJECT IMPACT

Project Impact: Child Survivors of Violent Crime, provides resources needed by children to overcome the trauma and time lost when they are victims of violent crime. Resources include trauma informed care, counseling, assistance with basic needs, child centered tutoring, child and family advocacy, IEP support, and FYSC campus partner resource referrals.

TASC

Truancy Assessment and Service Center provides prompt delivery of coordinated interventions to truant children in grades K-5 and their families in order to prevent continued absences from school and is based on OJJDP Best Practice Principles. With 11 sites serving 18 parishes, TASC currently serves more than 300 Louisiana public schools and has received referrals for more than 200,000 at-risk students.

TRAVAIL 6:33

TRAVAIL is focused on providing The highest quality assistance to those in need in our community including a monthly food pantry, assistance with employment, and programs designed to prevent homelessness, gain life skills, and become productive productive. Some needs may be small (bed, sofa, table, towels or toothpaste). Some needs may be larger (shelter, food, job)- TRAVAIL will assist with any need that we through Jesus can meet.. 

TRUCE

A program of the East Baton Rouge District Attorney's Office, the TRUCE project is dedicated to reducing gang violence in our community by empowering youth to live safe and productive lives. Truce is designed to reduce crime committed by juveniles through the strengthening of police-community relationships, promoting school engagement and connecting families to community resources.

UNBOUND NOW

Unbound Now supports survivors and resources communities to fight human trafficking in the United States and around the world.

We envision a future where every community is free from human trafficking and believe through collaboration with partners from every sector this is possible.



As followers of Jesus, we work as an expression of our Micah 6:8 call to “do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with our God.”