Ouachita Parish Child, Youth, and Family Services is a government agency at the LA State, Ouachita Parish, or local level that provides a range of services to assist children, youth, and families. Child, Youth, and Family Services Offices offer early childhood services, including childcare support, family nutrition programs, and support for children with developmental delays. These offices may also run programs to end youth homelessness, prevent adolescent pregnancy, and prevent violence against children and youth in Ouachita Parish. Some Child, Youth, and Family Services programs also manage Ouachita Parish foster care and adoption services.
Monroe Child Support & Social Service Office Monroe LA 951 Century Boulevard 71202 888-524-3578
Ouachita Parish Juvenile Justice is a division of the legal system at the Louisiana State, Ouachita Parish, or local level that focuses on youthful offenders. The Juvenile Justice System incorporates a number of government agencies, including Ouachita Parish Courts, law enforcement, corrections, and social services. Juvenile Justice Centers offer rehabilitation services, detain youth awaiting formal processing in Ouachita Parish detention centers, and provide education, counseling, and other services to youth. Juvenile Justice Centers also offer reentry services for youth who have been released from a juvenile correction facility.
Monroe Los Angeles Juvenile Justice Monroe LA 1907 Washington Street 71201 318-362-5262
A Ouachita Parish WIC Office is a local branch of the Federal Special Supplemental Nutrition Program (SNAP) for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Ouachita Parish WIC programs provide nutrition assistance for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, infants, and children. WIC Offices provide services to income-eligible families who require food assistance. In addition to nutritional assistance, WIC Offices provide additional benefits, including health screenings, nutrition and health education, breastfeeding promotion and support, and help obtaining other Louisiana social services.
Monroe Ouachita Parish Health Unit WIC Office Monroe LA 1650 Desiard Street 71201 318-361-7281
Monroe St Francis Healthy Kids WIC Office Monroe LA 3510 Medical Park Drive, 7 71203 318-966-6165