Covington, Louisiana—Since 2022, Prevent Child Abuse (PCA) Louisiana has worked to promote healthy child development and provide crucial support to children and families throughout the state. This week, Prevent Child Abuse America announced that the PCA Louisiana (PCAL) chapter under the umbrella of VIA LINK successfully completed the national chartering process. During the chartering site…
SUN Bucks Going Out This Week to Phase 1 Recipients
Phase 2 to Begin in Late July for School-Aged Children on Medicaid, TANF, or Approved for School Lunch Program BATON ROUGE – The first phase of SUN Bucks benefits will be issued this week to approximately 300,000 children, ages 5-18, who received Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits during the 2023-2024 school year. A one-time…
THE BRYCE RIVER FOUNDATION PRESENTS INAUGURAL “RIDE TOWARDS TOMORROW”
Cycling Event, Mental Health Expo and Pop-Up Market Support Suicide Prevention Lake Charles, Louisiana (June 24, 2024) – On August 24, 2024, the Bryce River Foundation will kick off suicide prevention month (September) with its inaugural cycling fundraiser, “Ride Towards Tomorrow.” Hosted by Crying Eagle Brewing Company from 7:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., the event…
The New Orleans 100 – Are You Storm Ready?
WEATHER Are you storm ready? This is an example of what the Post Storm Resources Map. The map will be updated hourly after a storm. It’s that time once again and you’re probably flooded with reminders about preparing for hurricane season. Well, VIA LINK has an easy resource to help you! After a major storm…
The Good Samaritan Ministry School Supply Program
The Good Samaritan Ministry is once again gearing up for the annual school supply program for the 2024-2025 school year. Each student accepted into the program will receive a backpack and a complete set of school supplies for their grade and school as published by the St. Tammany Parish School Board. The program is open…
April News from PCAL
The Louisiana affiliate of Prevent Child Abuse America has returned and is housed under VIA LINK! Prevent Child Abuse Louisiana (PCAL) has a mission of providing 24/7 emotional support for families, a connection to parenting resources, advocacy for children and families, and education for those who care for Louisiana’s children. Join us this April for…
Wear Blue Day and Blue Lights to Shine at State Capitol on Friday
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. To help draw attention to the importance of supporting children and their families and increasing awareness about preventing child abuse, the Louisiana State Capitol will be aglow with blue lighting from dusk to dawn on Friday, April 5th. The observance of National Child Abuse Prevention month dates to…
National Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month
The month of April is designated as national Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month. PCAL and VIA LINK will be supporting CAP month byencouraging our community to participate in the following activities: Wear Blue Day CAP Month kicks off with Wear Blue Day on Friday, April 5th. Show your support of Child Abuse Prevention by wearing…