My Community Cares (MCC) is a community-driven, neighborhood-based approach that brings children and families who have lived experience in the child welfare system, community members, and agency partners together to co-design and implement a network of quality services and supports. Services include:  needs assessment, parent and community cafes, advocacy, and solution-based case management. Families who are eligible for MCC services live in zip codes 70802, 70805, and 70806, who are involved or at-risk of becoming involved in foster care or kinship care. To get help or refer someone in need, call the MCC Team at 225-588-7615.  Community members Interested in joining a Neighborhood Team or community partners and leaders interested in joining the Anchor Team, contact the MCC Team at mycommunitycares@empower225.org.

Independent Living provides life skills training to youth currently in foster care ages 14- 17 years old and case management to young adults who have aged out of foster care ages 18-23 years old. Independent living provides services to East and West Baton Rouge, East and West Feliciana, Pointe Coupee, and Iberville.

The Empower 225 Adult Education Program targets out-of-school youth (16-24) and adults (25 and up) that lack a high school diploma, are basic skills deficient, unemployed or underemployed, and lack employability skills. The center is located in 4829 Winbourne Ave. Baton Rouge, LA 70805 In addition to education support, the program provides supportive services and case management. Participants can study for the Louisiana High School Equivalency Exam (HiSET), learn skills to get a job and explore career options. Participants may also qualify to enroll in a vocational program or receive industry-based training leading to certification. Courses are offered on-site and online. Register HERE.