What is a Mental Health Specialist?
One of the most intense jobs at the Home is that of the Mental Health Specialist. It is a high… Read More
Louisiana Methodist Children’s Home Receives New License
December 11, 2012, Ruston – Louisiana Methodist Children’s Home in Ruston Louisiana has achieved licensure to operate as a Psychiatric… Read More
Historic Frustration
Today we do it with charts, graphs and datapoints, but for a century we have repeated the same frustration in… Read More
Complete Abandonment?
During the 1920’s, (aka, the "Jazz Age"), financial speculation in the US drove the price of stocks so far beyond… Read More
CSoC Q&A: Why are the Homes becoming Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities?
This is a question I am asked frequently. It’s a good question, too: “Why are the Homes becoming Psychiatric Residential… Read More
We Wish You a Happy Thanksgiving Day!
Among the holidays, there’s something unique about Thanksgiving Day. Unlike Easter and Christmas, it’s only almost a religious holiday. It’s… Read More
CSoC Q&A: Why does Louisiana use Medicaid to help pay for the care of abused and neglected children?
More and more, people are asking me about Louisiana’s new Coordinated System of Care. Beginning today and in coming weeks… Read More
Employee Spotlight: Kurt LaBeaud
Mr. Kurt LaBeaud serves as the Maintenance Supervisor for Methodist Home for Children of Greater New Orleans. Kurt has been… Read More
Methodist Children’s Home First in Louisiana to Achieve New License
Methodist Children’s Home of Southwest Louisiana has the remarkable distinction of being Louisiana’s first licensed psychiatric residential treatment facility (PRTF)…. Read More
CSoC Eliminates Continuums of Care
In the past, Louisiana had a variety of residential providers. On one end, there were neighborhood group homes which served… Read More