FYSC hosts 12 partner agencies on campus who deliver collaborative programs and services designed to ensure that children can achieve their greatest potential.
Capital Area Family Justice CenterThe Capital Area Family Justice Center provides support to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, and human trafficking. CAFJC serves eight parishes across south Louisiana: East Baton Rouge, West Baton Rouge, Iberville, Ascension, Pointe Coupee, East Feliciana, West Feliciana, and Livingston.
CAFJC partners with other agencies as well to provide services to these victims such as: Southeast Legal Services, the EBR-DA's Domestic Violence Division, EBR Sheriff’s Office, BR PD, Louisiana DCFS, and IRIS- Domestic Violence Center/Emergency Shelter. |
Project ImpactProject Impact: Child Survivors of Violent Crime, is a program managed by the Family and Youth Service Center and funded by the Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement providing resources needed by children to overcome the trauma and educational 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.
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F.O.A.M - Fathers on A MissionFOAM 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.
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TRUCEA 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.
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LORI-Louisiana Organization of Refugees and ImmigrantsLORI assists individuals and families that need help navigating the immigration process and provide resources to help them integrate into their new country. LORI is dedicated to helping refugees and immigrants achieve self-sufficiency by providing them access to critical services and support.
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TRAVAIL 633TRAVAIL 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 citizens. Some needs may be small (bed, sofa, table, towels or toothpaste). Some needs may be larger (shelter, food, jobs)- TRAVAIL will assist with any need that through Jesus we can meet..
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EBRSO - School Drug Task ForceWith 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 buses and school related functions.
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EBRSO - Crime Victims ReparationsSupports 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 that are offered to victims of crimes through Crime Victims’ Reparations. This program provides financial compensation to innocent victims of certain crimes, and assists victims of crimes with monetary assistance for burial expenses, relocation, lost wages.
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EBRSO - DARED.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.
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Discovery & RenewThe Discovery & Renew Family Resource Center provide a continuum of family preservation and support services for families receiving services through the Department of Children and Family Services. Services are available to families whose children are in Foster Care or placed with relatives, or families who have physical custody of the children but continue to have risk factors.
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BRPD- Missing Persons Division
Detective Chad Montgomery
(225) 239-7832
Missing Persons Division of the Baton Rouge Police Department is tasked to locate the missing and reported missing persons in the Baton Rouge area. The Baton Rouge Police Department works with FYSC through investigation and location of missing and runaway youth.
Detective Chad Montgomery
(225) 239-7832
Missing Persons Division of the Baton Rouge Police Department is tasked to locate the missing and reported missing persons in the Baton Rouge area. The Baton Rouge Police Department works with FYSC through investigation and location of missing and runaway youth.
EBRP District Attorney- Youth Outreach
Kelly Bonaventure
(225) 239-7836
kbonaventure@ebrda.org
EBRDA Youth Outreach actively works with FYSC to manage and implement strategies to address the needs of students by participating in case management and crisis management. The District Attorney's Outreach implements various programs including truancy prevention, substance abuse, and truancy enforcement for juveniles.
Kelly Bonaventure
(225) 239-7836
kbonaventure@ebrda.org
EBRDA Youth Outreach actively works with FYSC to manage and implement strategies to address the needs of students by participating in case management and crisis management. The District Attorney's Outreach implements various programs including truancy prevention, substance abuse, and truancy enforcement for juveniles.
Front Yard Bikes
Dustin LaFont
Front Yard Bikes is a community bike shop located at 4385 Government St., Baton Rouge. They focus on teaching participants of all ages how to fix and maintain bikes. Dustin and his crew have part of their welding shop at FYSC.
Front Yard Bikes teach young people and help them develop skills in mathematics, physics and mechanics, while promoting inclusivity, mentorship, recreation and academic achievement. They offer youth in the community a safe, free after-school program.
Dustin was named a CNN Hero in 2022
Dustin LaFont
Front Yard Bikes is a community bike shop located at 4385 Government St., Baton Rouge. They focus on teaching participants of all ages how to fix and maintain bikes. Dustin and his crew have part of their welding shop at FYSC.
Front Yard Bikes teach young people and help them develop skills in mathematics, physics and mechanics, while promoting inclusivity, mentorship, recreation and academic achievement. They offer youth in the community a safe, free after-school program.
Dustin was named a CNN Hero in 2022
Line for Line
Line for Line nonprofit literacy and mentorship program located at O"Neil's Barber shop just north of Mid-City, 449 North Acadian St. in Baton Rouge. They provide children with a free haircut, a meal and a book if they read to their barber while they are sitting in his chair.
They park their incredible mobile Barber Shop and Library on the campus of the Family and Youth Service Center
Line for Line nonprofit literacy and mentorship program located at O"Neil's Barber shop just north of Mid-City, 449 North Acadian St. in Baton Rouge. They provide children with a free haircut, a meal and a book if they read to their barber while they are sitting in his chair.
They park their incredible mobile Barber Shop and Library on the campus of the Family and Youth Service Center
Truancy Assessment and Service Center (T.A.S.C)
Jennie Ponder - Director
(225) 239-7852
jponder@ebrschools.org
TASC provides prompt delivery of coordinated interventions to truant children at targeted elementary schools in EBRP and their families in order to prevent continued absences from school.
Jennie Ponder - Director
(225) 239-7852
jponder@ebrschools.org
TASC provides prompt delivery of coordinated interventions to truant children at targeted elementary schools in EBRP and their families in order to prevent continued absences from school.