Services
Our mission is to strengthen families through leadership, collaboration and coordination of community services.
La CAFE Application Center
Family Road of Greater Baton Rouge is a Gold-Star DCFS community partner. Family Road provides more convenient ways for clients to access services without having to visit a DCFS office.
Breastfeeding Offered in English and Spanish
Family Road Healthy Start provides Free Classes to discuss the benefits of breastfeeding.
Car Seat Safety Offered in English and Spanish
Have you tried to install your car seat, but just can’t seem to get it tight enough? Are you worried that you might not be protecting your child as much as you can? Join us for our Virtual Car Seat Safety Class
Sonograms
Family Road of Greater Baton Rouge in collaboration with Baton Rouge Community College offers FREE Sonogram/Ultrasound Scans to the public every other Wednesday by appointment.
Financial Literacy
Are you concerned about your current finances? Would you like information on how to make sure your money last till the end of the month? Do you need to build your credit? Then join us for a three-part series which covers Budgeting, Saving/Goal Setting and Credit.
Family Planning
Family Road Healthy Start Prenatal Clinic and Healthy Start Case Managers provide education and information on family planning.
Healthcare Enrollment
Family Road provides assistance to the community and answers questions concerning various Medicaid Programs that they or their family members may be eligible for.
Prenatal Care
Pregnancy can be a challenging experience. What to eat, what is safe for baby, and how to care for your unborn child are just a few questions moms and dads have to answer.
Childbirth Education
Family Road Healthy Start provides several courses for expecting mothers and fathers to cover basic information so that you will be able to recognize when labor starts, know when to come to the hospital, know what to expect when you arrive at the hospital, and be aware of indications for a cesarean birth.
After Baby Comes
In this class, experience hands-on demonstrations on how to bathe, feed, diaper, dress and hold a baby, while you practice with a lifelike doll.
Breastfeeding Support
Are you aware of the benefits of breastfeeding for you and your baby? Are you looking for an innovative seminar and support group where you can learn how to get your breastfeeding relationship off to a great start? Join us for our series meetings that will cover this and so much more.
Nutritional Education
Family Road if collaboration with LSU Agricultural Center Cooperative Extension and Southern University Cooperative Extension provides information on how to obtain your best health!
Partner Involvement
Family Road provides an array of classes where partners are welcomed and encouraged to attend on a regular basis. This includes parenting classes, prenatal and childbirth education classes, counseling, nutrition, car sear safety and more! It’s better when we are learning together! The hospital, know what to expect when you arrive at the hospital, and be aware of indications for a cesarean birth.
Baby & Me Tobacco Free Program
The BABY & ME – Tobacco Free Program™ is an evidence based, smoking cessation program created to reduce the burden of tobacco on the pregnant and postpartum population. Pregnant women eligible to enroll into the program through Family Road Healthy Start Prenatal Clinic.
Well-Baby care
Family Road Healthy Start Nurse Practitioner and Case Managers provide educational information, resources, and follow-up regarding well -baby care. Referrals to physicians, FQHC’s, health units are also provided to clients.
Immunizations
Family Road Healthy Start Nurse Practitioner and Case Managers provide one-on-one counseling, guidance, resources on the immunizations needed for you and your family.
Parenting, Child development education and Parenting Support
Family Road provides trained educators and social workers which provide one-on-one and group sessions concerning parenting concerns and issues. Addressing issues from zero on up.
HISET (formally GED)
Family Road of Greater Baton Rouge in collaboration with East Baton Rouge School System -Adult and Continuing Education provides the HISET.
Job Training Resources
Family Road works with Employ BR, Baton Rouge Community College and the Louisiana Dept. of Labor to assist clients with accessing training and educational programs to increase their job skills, knowledge and training in the field of their choice.
Counseling Services
Family Road of Greater Baton Rouge offers counseling services to individuals, couples and families seeking solutions to difficult problems that require professional help.
Car Seat Safety Education and Installation
Family Road of Greater Baton Rouge offers car seat safety education and proper installation of car seats and use of the basic types of car seats and Louisiana law.
