Louisiana Department of Health & Hospitals | Bruce Greenstein, Secretary

Duration: 6 months

This program is designed to address TANF Goal # 2, "to end the dependence of needy parents on government benefits by promoting job preparation, work, and marriage."

The Office for Addictive Disorders programs is designed to meet the needs of women with dependent children through residential treatment. Services to be provided include: comprehensive assessment and individualized treatment planning for women and children; intensive case management; individual, group and family therapy; parenting classes; life skills training; exposure to AA/NA groups; child care; job readiness training; relapse prevention; family reunification; and advocacy. By providing these services, clients will be assisted in maintaining self-sufficiency, employment, and family stability.