Louisiana Rebuilds - Childcare/Youth Activities

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School Readiness Tax Credits

http://www.qrslouisiana.org/pg-17-26-school-readiness-tax-credits.aspx

School Readiness Tax Credits are a package of tax credits that support the development of quality child care. Credits are available to parents, child care centers, child care workers, and businesses. Parents can increase the value of their existing child care tax credit by sending their child to a center that has achieved two or more stars on the state's Quality Start rating system. Find out more on the Quality Start website or email mgagnon@tulane.edu. more

Map of Open and Closed Child Care Centers in Orleans Parish (.pdf)

http://www.gnocdc.org/maps/orleans_child_care.pdf

This map put together by the Greater New Orleans Community Data Center lists open and closed childcare centers in the Greater New Orleans area. Contact Agenda for Children to learn more about open childcare centers in your neighborhood: 504-586-8509 or 800-486-1712. more

Map of After-school Programs in Orleans Parish (.pdf)

http://www.gnocdc.org/maps/orleans_afterschool.pdf

This map and directory put together by the Greater New Orleans Community Data Center lists after-school programs, availability, and eligibility requirements.

Agenda For Children Child Care and Schools Referral

http://www.agendaforchildren.org/ccr.htm

If you need help finding available child care in the New Orleans area, call Agenda For Children's Child Care Resources Program for a free referral. You can get help finding quality schools, child care centers, family child care homes, summer camps, nursery schools, and before/after school programs. Call 1-800-486-1712 or 504-586-8509 9am - 5pm, Monday - Friday or e-mail: information@agendaforchildren.org. more

Project Last

http://www.childrens-bureau.com/index.html

Project Last, a program offered by the Children's Bureau, offers specialized Grief and Trauma Group and Individual Counseling to school aged children affected by trauma, loss, or disaster. Project Last has been shown to be very effective in reducing symptoms in children who are in crisis due to trauma and community violence. The program is available to Orleans and Jefferson Parish children ages infant to 17 and their families who are survivors of traumatic events, witnesses to acts of extreme violence, or victims of violence. For more information call 504-525-2366. more

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Free Health Insurance for Children

http://www.dhh.louisiana.gov/offices/?ID=119

If your child is younger than 19 and does not have health insurance, he or she could qualify to get free healthcare benefits - medical, vision, dental - through LaCHIP (Louisiana Child Health Insurance Program).

Visit the DHH website at the link above to download an application for LaCHIP or call 1-877-2LaCHIP (1-877-252-2447) to have an application mailed to your home. more

Louisiana Department of Education Child and Adult Care Food Program

http://www.doe.state.la.us/lde/nutrition/1958.html

The Louisiana Department of Education offers the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). All participants who are recipients of FITAP, Food Stamp, FDPIR assistance units, SSI or Medicaid are automatically eligible to receive free meal benefits. Click the link for eligibility requirements or call 877-453-2721. more

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Silence is Violence Youth Music Clinics

http://silenceisviolence.org/

Silence is Violence holds free music clinics for youth ages 5 to 15 who are interested in instrumental and/or vocal performance. No musical experience or prior registration necessary. Clinics are free, with dinner and instruments provided. Drop-ins welcome. The clinics are held every Tuesday evening, 5:30pm to 7:30pm, from March 10 to April 28, at Sound Café, 2700 Chartres Street in the Bywater. more

Catholic Charities Child and Family Services

http://www.ccano.org/child_and_family.htm

Catholic Charities offers a variety of after-school and summer activities for children including After School Assembly, Head Start, and Summer Witness camp. Visit the website for more information or call Catholic Charities at (504) 523-3755. more

NORD Programs

http://cityofno.com/Portals/Portal32/portal.aspx?portal=32&tabid=1

The New Orleans Recreation Department (NORD) offers several programs for young people including sports, dance, GED programs, drama, and visual arts. Call the main office at 504-658-3000 or visit the website to find a NORD center and programs in your area. more

New Orleans Ballet Association Youth Programs

http://www.nobadance.com/explore.cfm/danceclasses/youthprograms/

NOBA offers programs for youth in Orleans and St. Bernard Parish. For more information on youth dance classes contact Suzanne Hirsch at 504-522-0996 ext. 21. more

Greater New Orleans Youth Orchestra (GNOYO)

http://www.gnoyo.org

GNOYO offers orchestral music opportunities through weekly rehearsals, one-on-one instruction with professional musicians and regularly scheduled concerts throughout the community. GNOYO accepts all eligible students, regardless of financial means by providing scholarships to those in need of assistance. All musicians with at least 1 year of experience are invited to audition for one of the orchestra’s five ensembles, which accommodate various levels of playing ability.

Visit the website or contact GNOYO at 504.528.7720 or gnoyo@gnoyo.org for more information. more

Afterschool Program for Teens

http://www.teenfriendlygno.com

YOUTHanasia Foundation, Inc. is currently accepting applications for its after school program for students grades eight through 12. The program provides homework assistance and tutoring, as well as state-approved curricula designed to supplement the lessons students are learning in the classroom. The purpose of the program, which is being funded by the Louisiana Department of Education, is to prepare students for LEAP testing, as well as improve the overall LEAP scores within the state. Students participating in the after school program can also sign up for one of four programs that will allow them to express themselves creatively through song, dance, spoken word, drama and community service. Visit the website for more information and an application. more

New Orleans Kid Camera Project

http://www.kidcameraproject.org/

The New Orleans Kid Camera Project was created to address the psychological and emotional impacts of Hurricane Katrina on children returning home to New Orleans. Through the use of photography, creative writing and mixed media, children from flooded neighborhoods explore their environment and express themselves, their stories and feelings with their friends. more

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Summer Camp Listings for the New Orleans Area

http://www.nola.com/timespic/stories/index.ssf?/base/living-0/1237785716315500.xml&coll=1

This list compiled by the Times Picayune features summer day camps for children in the New Orleans area, including the parishes of Orleans, Jefferson, St. Tammany, St. Bernard, Plaquemines, St. Charles and St. John the Baptist. All are open to the public on a first-come, first-served basis.

NORD Youth Summer Programs (.pdf)

http://www.cityofno.com/Portals/Portal32/Resources/summercamp2009.pdf

NORD offers a variety of summer programs for New Orleans youth including dance, theater, and sports. These programs keep kids engaged and active, and provide exposure to the arts and sports activities. Download the attached pdf for a schedule of programs and locations or call the NORD office at 504-658-3000. more

Summer Youth Film and Production Camp

http://2centradio.blogspot.com/

2-cent entertainment and NORD are sponsoring a 7-week film and production camp for youth ages 10 to 18. Participants will plan, write and film a television show and visit film and production sites. There is a one time fee of $20 for camp participation, and the camp will take place from June 8, 2009 to July 24, 2009. Registration is still open. Contact Kevin Griffin at 722-0498 or kevingriffin2c@yahoo.com more

Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong Summer Jazz Camp

http://www.louisarmstrongjazzcamp.com

The Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong Summer Jazz Camp is a three-week intensive program training 100 young people, ages 10-20, in music and dance. The camp takes place July 6-24, 2009, 9:00a.m. to 3:00p.m. Monday through Friday. For more information, visit the website or call 504-392-2002. more

Jefferson Parish SOARS Youth Development Program

Jefferson Parish Workforce Connection is now accepting applications for its SOARS Youth Development Program. The purpose of the program is to provide participants with assistance in achieving academic and employment success through skill-building activities, hands-on worksite training and effective connections with community partners, employers, educational institutions and others.

Participants develop leadership skills, learn how to use good judgment, begin career planning and exploration to enable them to make good decisions, grow positively and become productive members of their families and community. Eligibility requirements are as follows:

Must be between the ages of 14 and 24 at the date of enrollment
Is a low-income individual
Is an individual who has one or more of the following: deficient in basic literacy skills, homeless, runaway or foster child, pregnant or a parent, an offender (defined as someone who has been subject to any stage of the criminal justice process) and requires additional assistance to complete an educational program or to secure and hold employment.

Application requirements are as follows:

Copy of signed Social Security Card
Copy of Birth Certificate
Copy of picture identification
Copy of current proof of residency, such as utility bill, gas bill, etc.
Copy of current proof of household income, such as check stub, food stamp, etc.

Applicants may apply now at The Business and Career Solutions Centers located at:

1900 Lafayette Street in Gretna
1801 Airline Drive, Suite A in Metairie

For more information, contact Sharon Wegner, Director of Jefferson Parish Workforce Connection at 504.227.1283. more

NOVAC Digital Filmmaking Institute

http://novacvideo.org/index.php@option=com_content&task=view&id=18&Itemid=38.html

The New Orleans Video Access Center's Digital Filmmaking Institute offers a variety of inexpensive media-making workshops and services for adults and teens. The next round of classes begins April 10. NOVAC also offers a one-week filmmaking camp for teens, with a limited scholarship fund for teens unable to pay the $300 tuition. For more information, visit the website or call 504-940-5780. more

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