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Family Service of Greater Baton Rouge has been committed to strengthening and enhancing the lives of children, adolescents, and families through direct services and positive social actions since 1955. Programs are provided to more than 14,000 families and individuals each year. The Child and Family Counseling Center provides clinical services to children, individuals and families who need help in finding solutions to a wide range of emotional, behavioral and relationship problems. The HIV Prevention Program provides Rapid HIV testing, counseling and referral services, education/outreach, HIV Peer Prevention, education and support groups. Risk Management (working with high risk clients individually to improve medical compliance) and Linkages (linking newly diagnosed clients to medical care and services). The HIV Care Coordination and HIV Women & Children programs help clients access services, resources and programs that enhance health and well being. Services include: case management, support groups, counseling, health/treatment education, transportation, childcare, financial assistance toward rent, mortgage, utilities, medication, eye and dental care. All services are free. The Family Preservation Program provides in-home therapy services to youth on probation and their families. Therapists work with families toward stabilizing the home environment and lessoning the triggers contributing to the youth’s unlawful behavior. Services are coordinated with the referring Probation Officer. The Parenting Center promotes healthy family development by providing ongoing workshops, consultations and classes to help parents increase their knowledge, skills and decision making in the important role of effective parenting. The program offers parenting classes and professional workshops for parents, teachers and community groups focused on child development, strategies for effective parenting and a variety of classes that teach proactive methods that promote healthy social emotional growth in children. The Ways to Work Family Loan Program provides loans to low income families unable to qualify for conventional loans. This program enables the individuals to meet work or educational goals on their way toward self-sufficiency with workshops focusing on money management and budgeting. Workshops are free to everyone. For more information, please contact our offices: Administrative Offices . HIV/AIDS Prevention & Direct Services (225) 927-9810 phone (225) 927-9807 fax Child & Family Counseling . Independent Living Program . The Parenting Center Ways to Work Family Loan Program (225) 924-0123 phone (225) 924-5455 fax |