Youth Program Successes & Gaps

New Orleans faces significant challenges in supporting its youth population, with high rates of poverty, trauma exposure, and educational barriers. However, the city also benefits from a rich ecosystem of organizations and programs dedicated to nurturing young people's development, skills, and well-being. This report provides a comprehensive overview of youth-serving organizations in New Orleans, categorized by focus area, with attention to their approaches, impact, and opportunities for collaboration and growth.

The landscape of youth organizations in New Orleans is characterized by both established institutions with decades of history and innovative start-ups addressing emerging needs. Many organizations have evolved their approaches in response to post-Katrina realities and the ongoing challenges of violence, economic inequality, and climate change. Despite limited resources, these organizations demonstrate remarkable creativity and commitment in supporting young people across the city's diverse neighborhoods.

This report is intended as a resource for parents, educators, policymakers, funders, and anyone interested in supporting youth development in New Orleans. It highlights both strengths in the current ecosystem and gaps that present opportunities for new initiatives or expanded programming.

Academic Support & Educational Enrichment

College Track New Orleans

Focus: College access and completion for underrepresented students
Programs: Academic support, college counseling, financial aid assistance, leadership development
Scale: Serves 300+ students annually across two sites in New Orleans East and Algiers
Impact: 90% college enrollment rate for participants; 70% six-year college graduation rate
Contact: collegetrack.org/communities/new-orleans | (504) 322-4234

STEM NOLA

Focus: Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education
Programs: Hands-on STEM workshops, design challenges, summer camps, teacher professional development
Scale: Reaches 5,000+ students annually across the Greater New Orleans area
Impact: 85% of participants report increased interest in STEM careers
Contact: stemnola.com | (504) 308-3506

Youth Empowerment Project (YEP)

Focus: Academic support, mentoring, and employment readiness
Programs: Adult education/HiSET prep, after-school tutoring, summer camp, work and learn program
Scale: Serves 1,200+ youth annually across five locations
Impact: 80% of youth in academic programs demonstrate improved performance
Contact: youthempowermentproject.org | (504) 658-9225

826 New Orleans

Focus: Creative writing and publishing
Programs: In-school writing support, after-school workshops, publishing projects
Scale: Serves 1,000+ students annually through school and center-based programs
Impact: 90% of teachers report improved student writing skills
Contact: 826neworleans.org | (504) 565-7857

Breakthrough New Orleans

Focus: Academic enrichment and teacher development
Programs: Summer intensive academic program, school-year support, teaching fellowship
Scale: Serves 150+ middle school students annually
Impact: 90% of Breakthrough students enroll in college-track high school programs
Contact: breakthroughnola.org | (504) 293-9550

Community Book Center

Focus: African American literature and cultural education
Programs: Reading circles, author visits, cultural events, youth book clubs
Scale: Reaches 500+ youth annually through programs
Impact: Creates essential cultural literacy opportunities in the 7th Ward
Contact: facebook.com/CommunityBookCenter | (504) 948-7323

Arts, Culture & Creative Expression

NOCCA (New Orleans Center for Creative Arts)

Focus: Pre-professional arts training
Programs: Music, theater, dance, visual arts, creative writing, culinary arts, media arts
Scale: Serves 600+ students annually from across the region
Impact: 95%+ graduation rate; alumni include notable artists across disciplines
Contact: nocca.com | (504) 940-2787

Dancing Grounds

Focus: Dance education and community building
Programs: Youth dance companies, after-school classes, summer intensives, DG Institute
Scale: Serves 800+ youth annually, primarily in the 9th Ward
Impact: Creates pathways to dance careers while building self-confidence and community
Contact: dancingrounds.org | (504) 535-5791

Young Audiences of Louisiana

Focus: Arts education and integration
Programs: In-school residencies, after-school programs, summer camps, artist training
Scale: Reaches 70,000+ students annually across Greater New Orleans
Impact: Documented improvements in academic performance and social-emotional skills
Contact: ya4la.org | (504) 523-3525

Roots of Music

Focus: Music education, academic support, and mentoring
Programs: Marching band, music theory, instrument instruction, tutoring, hot meals
Scale: Serves 150+ students ages 9-14 annually
Impact: 90% of participants improve academic performance
Contact: therootsofmusic.org | (504) 475-9683

Make Music NOLA

Focus: Classical music education for underserved youth
Programs: After-school orchestra, summer camp, private lessons
Scale: Serves 200+ students annually across multiple sites
Impact: Creates accessible entry points to classical music instruction
Contact: makemusicnola.org | (504) 509-6474

YAYA (Young Aspirations/Young Artists)

Focus: Creative glass arts and entrepreneurship
Programs: Glass art instruction, design, mentorship, career development
Scale: Serves 100+ youth annually through studio programs
Impact: Builds creative and entrepreneurial skills through professional arts practice
Contact: yayainc.org | (504) 529-3306

Mentoring & Leadership Development

Son of a Saint

Focus: Mentoring for boys without fathers due to incarceration or death
Programs: One-on-one mentoring, group activities, mental health support, college prep
Scale: Serves 200+ boys annually
Impact: 100% high school graduation rate among participants
Contact: sonofasaint.org | (504) 561-7508

Each One Save One

Focus: School-based mentoring
Programs: One-on-one adult-youth matches in school settings
Scale: Supports 300+ mentoring relationships annually
Impact: 85% of mentored students show improved attendance and behavior
Contact: eachonesaveone.org | (504) 896-9979

unCommon Construction

Focus: Construction apprenticeship and leadership development
Programs: Paid apprenticeships, construction training, leadership development
Scale: Serves 40+ high school students annually
Impact: Participants earn wages, high school credit, and industry credentials
Contact: uncommonconstruction.org | (504) 355-4130

Brothers Empowered to Teach

Focus: Increasing teachers of color in New Orleans schools
Programs: Teacher preparation pipeline for Black men, school-based experiences
Scale: 20+ fellows annually in teacher preparation pipeline
Impact: Creates pathways for more representative teaching workforce
Contact: brothersempowered.org | (504) 475-7232

Rethink

Focus: Youth leadership and social justice
Programs: After-school programs, summer institutes, youth organizing
Scale: Engages 100+ youth annually in leadership development
Impact: Youth-led campaigns have influenced school and city policies
Contact: therethinkers.org | (504) 920-3510

Girls on the Run

Focus: Empowerment and physical activity for girls
Programs: After-school running program with life skills curriculum
Scale: Serves 500+ girls annually across multiple sites
Impact: 97% of participants report increased confidence and healthy habits
Contact: girlsontherunneworleans.org | (504) 272-1786

Sports & Recreation

NORD Commission (New Orleans Recreation Development Commission)

Focus: City-wide recreation programming
Programs: Team sports, aquatics, cultural activities, summer camps
Scale: Operates 30+ facilities reaching thousands of youth annually
Impact: Provides accessible recreation opportunities in every city council district
Contact: nordc.org | (504) 658-3052

Youth Run NOLA

Focus: Running and youth development
Programs: After-school running clubs, race participation, leadership development
Scale: Serves 500+ students annually across 40+ school sites
Impact: 90% of participants report improved fitness and self-confidence
Contact: youthrunola.org | (504) 732-1696

NOLA Diva Girls Basketball

Focus: Girls' basketball and empowerment
Programs: Competitive basketball teams, leadership development, mentoring
Scale: Serves 150+ girls annually
Impact: 95% of senior participants pursue higher education
Contact: noladivagirlsbasketball.org | (504) 345-2622

A's & Aces

Focus: Tennis and academic enrichment
Programs: In-school tennis, after-school programming, tournament play
Scale: Serves 1,000+ students annually
Impact: Participants show improved academic performance and health
Contact: asandaces.org | (504) 571-1818

9th Ward Field of Dreams

Focus: Baseball, softball and youth development
Programs: Team sports, mentoring, academic support
Scale: Serves 200+ youth annually in the 9th Ward
Impact: Creates safe recreation spaces in underserved communities
Contact: 9thwardfieldofdreams.org | (504) 416-5911

Play NOLA

Focus: Inclusive sports and recreation
Programs: Adaptive sports for youth with disabilities, inclusive play opportunities
Scale: Serves 300+ youth with diverse abilities annually
Impact: Creates recreational equity for young people with disabilities
Contact: playnola.org | (504) 837-6522

Mental Health & Wellness

Institute of Women and Ethnic Studies (IWES)

Focus: Trauma-informed youth development
Programs: Creating Resilience in a Stressful Environment (CRISE), Wellness Evaluation
Scale: Serves 800+ youth annually through school and community-based programs
Impact: Evidence-based trauma screenings and interventions
Contact: iwesnola.org | (504) 599-7712

Communities In Schools of Greater New Orleans

Focus: Integrated student supports
Programs: School-based case management, mental health services, basic needs
Scale: Serves 5,000+ students across 15+ schools
Impact: 90% improvement in targeted behavioral/academic outcomes
Contact: cisneworleans.org | (504) 494-0328

Project Butterfly New Orleans

Focus: Rites of passage and healing for Black girls
Programs: Group mentoring, cultural education, therapeutic support
Scale: Serves 100+ girls annually
Impact: Creates culturally-grounded healing spaces for girls of color
Contact: projectbutterflynola.org | (504) 224-1482

Center for Resilience

Focus: Therapeutic educational environment for students with behavioral health needs
Programs: Therapeutic day treatment, academic instruction, transition support
Scale: Serves 40+ students annually
Impact: 80% of students successfully transition back to less restrictive environments
Contact: thecenterforresiliencenola.org | (504) 355-2026

Adaptive Sports Initiative

Focus: Physical activity for youth with disabilities
Programs: Adaptive sports, therapeutic recreation, life skills development
Scale: Serves 250+ youth with disabilities annually
Impact: Improved physical health and psychosocial well-being
Contact: adaptivesportsnola.org | (504) 292-5839

NOLA Therapeutic Play Center

Focus: Play therapy and mental health support
Programs: Individual therapy, group sessions, family support
Scale: Serves 300+ children annually
Impact: Evidence-based interventions for trauma and behavioral challenges
Contact: nolatherapeuticplay.org | (504) 486-8282

Career Readiness & Workforce Development

Liberty's Kitchen

Focus: Food service training and leadership development
Programs: Youth Development Program, Leadership Program, employment placement
Scale: Trains 50+ youth annually
Impact: 80% of graduates secure employment
Contact: libertyskitchen.org | (504) 822-4011

Café Reconcile

Focus: Hospitality training and holistic support
Programs: 12-week hospitality training, life skills, case management
Scale: Serves 120+ youth annually
Impact: 80% program completion rate; 70% employment placement
Contact: cafereconcile.org | (504) 568-1157

Grow Dat Youth Farm

Focus: Sustainable agriculture and leadership
Programs: Youth leadership program, farm-based learning, entrepreneurship
Scale: Employs 50+ youth annually, produces 25,000+ pounds of food
Impact: Develops leadership while addressing food justice
Contact: growdatyouthfarm.org | (504) 300-1132

NOTEP (New Orleans Technical Education Provider)

Focus: Technical skills training for in-demand careers
Programs: Digital skills, construction trades, healthcare certifications
Scale: Trains 200+ youth annually
Impact: 85% certification completion; 75% job placement
Contact: nola-tech.org | (504) 875-4026

YRN (Youth Rebuilding New Orleans)

Focus: Construction skills and housing development
Programs: Building renovation, volunteer management, property development
Scale: Engages 200+ youth annually in construction projects
Impact: Youth renovate blighted properties while learning trade skills
Contact: yrno.org | (504) 264-3344

Bright Futures NOLA

Focus: Career exploration and workplace readiness
Programs: Internships, job shadowing, career counseling, resume workshops
Scale: Serves 500+ high school students annually
Impact: 90% of participants develop clear post-secondary plans
Contact: brightfuturesnola.org | (504) 256-3387

Youth Justice & Advocacy

Louisiana Center for Children's Rights

Focus: Juvenile legal defense and advocacy
Programs: Legal representation, social services, policy advocacy
Scale: Represents 1,200+ youth annually
Impact: Provides holistic defense for court-involved youth
Contact: laccr.org | (504) 658-6860

Families and Friends of Louisiana's Incarcerated Children

Focus: Advocacy for justice-involved youth and families
Programs: Family support, leadership development, systems reform
Scale: Supports 300+ families annually
Impact: Youth-led campaigns for juvenile justice reform
Contact: fflic.org | (504) 708-8376

Youth Oasis

Focus: Support for system-involved youth
Programs: Mentoring, case management, reentry support
Scale: Serves 150+ youth annually
Impact: Reduces recidivism through holistic support
Contact: youthoasisnola.org | (504) 218-5297

Break the Cycle NOLA

Focus: Interrupting violence through youth development
Programs: Conflict resolution, trauma healing, leadership development
Scale: Works with 200+ at-risk youth annually
Impact: 75% reduction in violent incidents among participants
Contact: breakthecyclenola.org | (504) 342-1987

The First 72+

Focus: Reentry support for formerly incarcerated youth and young adults
Programs: Housing, employment assistance, case management
Scale: Serves 100+ returning citizens annually
Impact: Comprehensive support system reducing recidivism
Contact: first72plus.org | (504) 272-0501

Voice of the Experienced Youth (VOTE-Y)

Focus: Youth organizing for criminal justice reform
Programs: Leadership development, civic engagement, policy advocacy
Scale: Engages 75+ youth in advocacy annually
Impact: Youth-led campaigns for policy reform
Contact: vote-nola.org/youth | (504) 571-9599

Housing & Basic Needs

Covenant House New Orleans

Focus: Support for homeless and at-risk youth
Programs: Emergency shelter, transitional housing, case management, education
Scale: Serves 900+ youth ages 16-22 annually
Impact: Provides comprehensive safety net for homeless youth
Contact: covenanthouseno.org | (504) 584-1111

UNITY of Greater New Orleans Youth Programs

Focus: Youth homelessness solutions
Programs: Housing placement, support services, outreach
Scale: Serves 200+ homeless youth annually
Impact: Permanent housing placements with support services
Contact: unitygno.org | (504) 821-4496

Youth Empowerment Project - Housing Assistance

Focus: Housing stability for at-risk youth
Programs: Rental assistance, housing navigation, financial literacy
Scale: Supports 100+ youth with housing annually
Impact: Prevents homelessness through early intervention
Contact: youthempowermentproject.org | (504) 658-9225

Second Harvest Food Bank - Kids Cafe

Focus: Child hunger relief
Programs: After-school meals, summer feeding, backpack program
Scale: Provides 200,000+ meals to children annually
Impact: Addresses food insecurity for vulnerable youth
Contact: no-hunger.org/kidscafe | (504) 734-1322

Kingsley House

Focus: Comprehensive family support
Programs: Early childhood education, youth services, family supports
Scale: Serves 7,000+ children and families annually
Impact: Holistic approach to family stability and child development
Contact: kingsleyhouse.org | (504) 523-6221

New Orleans Children's Health Project

Focus: Healthcare for underserved youth
Programs: Mobile medical services, school-based health, case management
Scale: Provides care to 5,000+ children annually
Impact: Addresses healthcare barriers through mobile delivery model
Contact: nochildrenshealthproject.org | (504) 842-0090

Environmental Education & Outdoor Learning

Groundwork New Orleans Green Team

Focus: Environmental leadership for urban youth
Programs: Green infrastructure, urban agriculture, climate education
Scale: Engages 30+ youth annually in paid environmental work
Impact: Develops next generation of environmental leaders
Contact: groundworknola.org/green-team | (504) 208-2538

Louisiana Outdoor Outreach Program (LOOP)

Focus: Adventure-based education
Programs: Paddling, climbing, hiking, camping, leadership development
Scale: Serves 500+ youth annually
Impact: Builds confidence and skills through outdoor challenges
Contact: nolaloop.org | (504) 286-1614

Kids & Community Garden Network

Focus: Youth gardening education
Programs: School gardens, cooking classes, farmers markets
Scale: Supports 30+ school and community gardens
Impact: Connects youth to food systems and environmental stewardship
Contact: nolakidsgarden.org | (504) 273-4961

Alliance for Watershed Education

Focus: Water system education and stewardship
Programs: Field trips, classroom activities, citizen science
Scale: Reaches 3,000+ students annually
Impact: Builds water literacy and environmental stewardship
Contact: nolawatershed.org | (504) 315-5782

Ripple Effect

Focus: Water literacy and stormwater management education
Programs: School-based education, teacher training, curriculum development
Scale: Works with 2,000+ students annually
Impact: Increases water literacy and environmental stewardship
Contact: rippleeffectnola.com | (504) 446-5678

Jean Lafitte National Park Youth Programs

Focus: Natural and cultural history education
Programs: Junior Ranger program, field trips, summer camps
Scale: Engages 5,000+ youth annually
Impact: Connects urban youth to natural heritage
Contact: nps.gov/jela | (504) 589-3882

Technology & Digital Skills

Electric Girls

Focus: STEM education for girls
Programs: Electronics, programming, design thinking, leadership
Scale: Serves 300+ girls annually
Impact: Builds technical skills and confidence in STEM fields
Contact: electricgirls.org | (504) 444-3839

Operation Spark

Focus: Software development training
Programs: Coding bootcamps, high school programs, internships
Scale: Trains 150+ youth and young adults annually
Impact: Creates direct pathways to technology careers
Contact: operationspark.org | (504) 534-8277

STEM Library Lab

Focus: STEM education resources
Programs: Equipment lending, teacher training, student workshops
Scale: Serves 50+ schools and 10,000+ students annually
Impact: Increases access to hands-on STEM materials and instruction
Contact: stemlibrarylab.org | (504) 517-3584

Digital Youth Network NOLA

Focus: Digital literacy and creative technology
Programs: Digital media production, coding, game design
Scale: Serves 500+ youth annually across multiple sites
Impact: Develops digital citizenship and creative technology skills
Contact: digiyouthnola.org | (504) 875-1639

Girls Who Code - New Orleans Chapter

Focus: Coding education for girls
Programs: After-school clubs, summer immersion program
Scale: Engages 200+ girls annually
Impact: Addresses gender gap in technology fields
Contact: girlswhocode.com/new-orleans | (504) 356-9822

nola_CODE

Focus: Computer science education for underrepresented youth
Programs: In-school CS courses, after-school coding, tech camps
Scale: Reaches 1,000+ students annually
Impact: Expands computer science access in under-resourced schools
Contact: nolacode.org | (504) 264-5957

Cross-Cutting & Multi-Focus Organizations

Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Louisiana

Focus: Comprehensive youth development
Programs: Academic support, character development, healthy lifestyles
Scale: Serves 1,200+ youth annually across multiple sites
Impact: Safe, structured environments for after-school and summer
Contact: bgcsela.org | (504) 566-0707

YMCA of Greater New Orleans

Focus: Youth development, healthy living, social responsibility
Programs: After-school care, sports, swimming, summer camp, teen leadership
Scale: Serves 15,000+ youth annually across multiple branches
Impact: Accessible programming promoting youth development
Contact: ymcaneworleans.org | (504) 568-9622

New Orleans Children's Coalition

Focus: Coordination of youth services
Programs: Service mapping, professional development, advocacy
Scale: Network of 80+ youth-serving organizations
Impact: Strengthens youth services system through collaboration
Contact: nolachildrenscoalition.org | (504) 217-5851

United Way of Southeast Louisiana - Youth Success

Focus: Systems-level youth development support
Programs: Funding, capacity building, collective impact initiatives
Scale: Supports 50+ youth programs annually
Impact: Addresses systemic barriers to youth success
Contact: unitedwaysela.org/youth | (504) 822-5540

New Orleans Youth Alliance

Focus: Youth development coordination and advocacy
Programs: Professional development, quality improvement, policy advocacy
Scale: Network of 40+ youth service providers
Impact: Strengthens youth development sector through collaboration
Contact: nolaya.org | (504) 486-8002

Foundation for Louisiana - Youth LEAD Fund

Focus: Youth leadership for community change
Programs: Youth-led grantmaking, leadership development, civic engagement
Scale: Engages 50+ youth leaders annually
Impact: Youth directing resources to community priorities
Contact: foundationforlouisiana.org/youth | (504) 309-5064

Gaps & Opportunities in the Youth Development Landscape

Despite the breadth of organizations serving New Orleans youth, several significant gaps and opportunities exist:

Geographic Distribution

Challenge: Program concentration in certain neighborhoods with limited access in New Orleans East, Algiers, and Lower 9th Ward
Opportunity: Mobile programming, satellite locations, and transportation support could expand reach

Age-Specific Programming

Challenge: Limited middle school programming creates vulnerability during critical transition years
Opportunity: Targeted expansion of programs for ages 11-14 could address this gap

System-Involved Youth

Challenge: Insufficient support for youth transitioning from foster care or juvenile justice systems
Opportunity: Specialized programming addressing unique needs of system-involved youth

Mental Health Integration

Challenge: Growing mental health needs exceed current service capacity
Opportunity: Integration of mental health supports across all youth programming types

Parent/Family Engagement

Challenge: Limited family support component in many youth programs
Opportunity: Two-generation approaches that engage parents alongside youth

Sustainable Funding

Challenge: Over-reliance on short-term grants and donations
Opportunity: Social enterprise models, public-private partnerships, and multi-year funding commitments

Recommendations for Strengthening Youth Services

For Organizations

Increase collaboration rather than competition for limited resources
Develop shared measurement systems to demonstrate collective impact
Integrate trauma-informed approaches across all youth programming
Involve youth meaningfully in program design and organizational governance
Build stronger pathways between programs serving different age groups

For Funders

Shift toward multi-year general operating support
Fund capacity building alongside program delivery
Support collaborative initiatives that leverage multiple organizations' strengths
Invest in neighborhood-based program hubs to improve accessibility
Prioritize organizations with strong youth voice and community roots

For Policymakers

Develop a citywide youth master plan with dedicated funding
Create incentives for school-community partnerships
Establish youth impact assessments for major policy decisions
Increase public transportation options to improve program access
Expand dedicated youth spaces in every council district

For Parents and Families

Advocate for quality programs in underserved neighborhoods
Participate in program design and evaluation
Connect with parent networks across organizational boundaries
Support youth-led initiatives through volunteer time and advocacy
Help identify and address barriers to program participation

Conclusion

New Orleans possesses a rich ecosystem of youth development organizations that demonstrate remarkable creativity, resilience, and commitment despite significant challenges. The diversity of approaches—from academic support to cultural preservation, from mental health services to workforce development—provides multiple pathways for youth to find support and build their strengths.

However, the fragmented nature of this ecosystem means that youth experiences vary dramatically based on neighborhood, family resources, and awareness of available programs. Creating a more equitable, accessible, and cohesive youth development system will require intentional collaboration among organizations, sustainable funding models, strategic public investments, and amplification of youth voices in decision-making.

By building on existing organizational strengths while addressing persistent gaps, New Orleans can develop a youth service landscape that truly enables all young people to thrive regardless of their circumstances or neighborhood. The organizations profiled in this report provide a strong foundation for this essential work.

This report was developed through research, interviews with organizational leaders, and analysis of publicly available information. It represents current conditions as of April 2025 and will require regular updates as organizations and programs evolve.

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Youth Program Successes & Gaps
Academic Support & Educational Enrichment
College Track New Orleans
STEM NOLA
Youth Empowerment Project (YEP)
826 New Orleans
Breakthrough New Orleans
Community Book Center
Arts, Culture & Creative Expression
NOCCA (New Orleans Center for Creative Arts)
Dancing Grounds
Young Audiences of Louisiana
Roots of Music
Make Music NOLA
YAYA (Young Aspirations/Young Artists)
Mentoring & Leadership Development
Son of a Saint
Each One Save One
unCommon Construction
Brothers Empowered to Teach
Rethink
Girls on the Run
Sports & Recreation
NORD Commission (New Orleans Recreation Development Commission)
Youth Run NOLA
NOLA Diva Girls Basketball
A's & Aces
9th Ward Field of Dreams
Play NOLA
Mental Health & Wellness
Institute of Women and Ethnic Studies (IWES)
Communities In Schools of Greater New Orleans
Project Butterfly New Orleans
Center for Resilience
Adaptive Sports Initiative
NOLA Therapeutic Play Center
Career Readiness & Workforce Development
Liberty's Kitchen
Café Reconcile
Grow Dat Youth Farm
NOTEP (New Orleans Technical Education Provider)
YRN (Youth Rebuilding New Orleans)
Bright Futures NOLA
Youth Justice & Advocacy
Louisiana Center for Children's Rights
Families and Friends of Louisiana's Incarcerated Children
Youth Oasis
Break the Cycle NOLA
The First 72+
Voice of the Experienced Youth (VOTE-Y)
Housing & Basic Needs
Covenant House New Orleans
UNITY of Greater New Orleans Youth Programs
Youth Empowerment Project - Housing Assistance
Second Harvest Food Bank - Kids Cafe
Kingsley House
New Orleans Children's Health Project
Environmental Education & Outdoor Learning
Groundwork New Orleans Green Team
Louisiana Outdoor Outreach Program (LOOP)
Kids & Community Garden Network
Alliance for Watershed Education
Ripple Effect
Jean Lafitte National Park Youth Programs
Technology & Digital Skills
Electric Girls
Operation Spark
STEM Library Lab
Digital Youth Network NOLA
Girls Who Code - New Orleans Chapter
nola_CODE
Cross-Cutting & Multi-Focus Organizations
Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Louisiana
YMCA of Greater New Orleans
New Orleans Children's Coalition
United Way of Southeast Louisiana - Youth Success
New Orleans Youth Alliance
Foundation for Louisiana - Youth LEAD Fund
Gaps & Opportunities in the Youth Development Landscape
Geographic Distribution
Age-Specific Programming
System-Involved Youth
Mental Health Integration
Parent/Family Engagement
Sustainable Funding
Recommendations for Strengthening Youth Services
For Organizations
For Funders
For Policymakers
For Parents and Families
Conclusion