Louisiana Child Well-Being, a 26-Year History
This is a chart of the 26-year history of Louisiana’s KidsCount rank among the states on Child Well-being. For more… Read More
Louisiana’s Children Are at the Bottom of Another List
An open letter to Louisiana’s 2015 Gubernatorial Candidates: On July 21, 2015, The Shreveport Times and Alexandria’s Town Talk both… Read More
Louisiana Still Needs Therapeutic Group Homes for Children
7/10/2015 – A year has passed since the June 2014 release of the advocacy paper, “Louisiana’s Children are Being Placed… Read More
Message to Louisiana Legislature: Remember Children!
Louisiana’s legislative season has begun. Our State Senators and Representatives face a heavy burden: they must solve a $1.6 billion… Read More
When We Can Say, “Every Child is Mine”
“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” Jesus’ Golden Rule is the perfect principle for child… Read More
Help Us Save Children in Your Community
A man standing beside a swiftly moving bayou saw a child being carried past in the rushing water. The child… Read More
Child Advocacy Paper Released for Louisiana Gubernatorial Race, “Child Well-Being: Louisiana Among Worst in the Nation for 25 Years”
July 31, 2014 Ruston, LA – Louisiana United Methodist Children and Family Services announces the release of a second Advocacy… Read More
Child Advocacy Papers Released During Louisiana Governor’s Race
Yesterday, Monday, June 2, was the last day of Louisiana’s 2014 Legislative Session. With legislative politics set aside for another… Read More
Family Counseling Center Shares Information in Community
The Family Counseling Center in Ruston, LA, is once again adding staff to keep up with requests for services. In… Read More
Therapeutic Group Homes are the Hot Potato in Louisiana’s Child Welfare System
No one wishes to hold a hot potato. Imagine attending a crawfish boil with friends. One of you scoops a… Read More