The Loula Foundation provides a specific list of services to participants who are accepted into the program. Participant applications are reviewed by our committee on a case-by-case basis to determine a course of action for each participant. Participants may either be self-referred or referred by a partnering agency, such as Jefferson County Family Drug Court, Child Protective Services (CPS), Domestic Violence Shelter, and/or Franklin House.
The Loula Foundation offers the following services:
Family Support
Building a good support system helps families manage their lives, care for each other, and provide children with what they need to be healthy.
A support system includes extended family, friends, your child care provider, and fellow parents. They should be people who truly care about you, your family, who want to see your family succeed, and have the capacity to provide the help you need in a time of emergency or crisis. These aren’t people who are there for your everyday needs – these are people who are willing to come to your rescue when you need them.
People who you interact with on a daily basis, like coworkers and neighbors, are also great people to add to your support system. They can provide safe places for your children, offer advice and guidance in your parenting journey, or invite you to community events that maybe you wouldn’t have been aware of before. This is a great way to build a support system without adding anything extra to your plate or schedule.
Your children likely spend a good deal of time in child care or at school. If this is the case, don’t forget to look at these groups of people as part of your support system; they already are! They are your partners in educating and raising your children and have your children’s best interest in mind. Ask questions whenever you can and ask for advice on behavior, communication style, and anything that you can be working on at home. If your schedule allows, get involved in community activities and maintain good relationships with the people you meet, including teachers, providers, and other parents.
A support system can be used for:
Transportation
Emotional Support
Emergency Childcare
Parenting Advice/Mentorship
Self-Sufficiency Support
Self-Sufficiency is the foundation for which a family must possess to achieve independence. The Loula Foundation takes a comprehensive approach to helping families become self-sufficient, as a person is far more likely to achieve economic independence if they look across all areas of life, rather than one area alone. Our goal is to transition families from ‘Survive’ to ‘Thrive’. From establishing household stability to launching a new career in today’s most in-demand fields, our strategic approach helps families not only achieve economic independence but sustain it long-term.
The Loula Foundation recognizes 5 Pillars of Self-Sufficiency:
Pillar 1:
Family Stability – Reviews the stability of housing, safety of household, & ability to meet basic family needs.
Pillar 2:
Health & Well-Being – Assesses physical & mental health, as well as available support networks to help achieve goals.
Pillar 3:
Financial Management – Includes debt management, future planning, & ability to meet family’s financial needs.
Pillar 4:
Education & Training – Considers skills, education, & training necessary to pursue a chosen career.
Pillar 5:
Career – Accounts for ability to earn a living wage in a job that meets career & future goals.
Resources
The Loula Foundation is not currently accepting applications for financial assistance. However, if you wish to speak to a Case Manager regarding mentorship and/or coaching services, please complete an application by clicking on the Loula Foundation Participant Application button above.