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April 1, 2022
Advocacy, Child Well-Being, President's Message

Louisiana Child Distress

Ranked 51st in 1990 and 49th in 2022. Louisiana has made little progress in the overall condition of our children…. Read More


August 19, 2017
Advocacy, Child Well-Being, President's Message

Louisiana’s Children Require Long Term Plan

I love our state flag! The central image on our flag is a mother pelican pricking her breast to feed… Read More


January 9, 2017
Foster Care, Louisiana Methodist Children's Home, Methodist Children's Home of Greater New Orleans, Methodist Children's Home of Southwest Louisiana, President's Message

Methodist Continues to Expand Services

This chart shows what Louisiana United Methodist Children and Family Services’ expanding services to Louisiana’s children and families looks like:… Read More


December 31, 2015
President's Message, Rick's Notes

2015: A Year of Ministry Expansion

I thank all who have supported our ministry to Louisiana’s children, families and communities during 2015. We have completed an… Read More


July 12, 2015
President's Message

Methodist Family Services is Expanding

We recently held our first “Methodist Family Services” meeting at the OWL Conference Center. This meeting officially organized what was… Read More


April 11, 2015
Advocacy, President's Message

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


January 6, 2015
Advocacy, President's Message

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


November 28, 2013
President's Message

Happy Thanksgiving, 2013!

I begin this day sharing a message of gratitude and thanksgiving to all of you who support our work across… Read More


April 20, 2013
Healthy Louisiana, President's Message

Questions and Answers

On the heels of changes Louisiana made to the state’s child welfare system this past year, those who care about… Read More


December 24, 2012
President's Message

Protection and Care for Children

It is Christmas Eve, 2012, as I write this. I have just returned home from the candle light worship service… Read More


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