Community Service Center

read moreThe Community Service Center, Inc. (CSC) is a non-profit United Way member agency of the Greater New Orleans area established in 1965 to reduce recidivism within the ex-offender population. CSC is the oldest agency in the Greater New Orleans Metro Area with over 38 years of experience in advocacy and service delivery to the ex-offender population. The mission and goal of CSC is to provide holistic social services to its clients and their families enabling them to become vital productive citizens of the community.

read moreTo provide the children of recently released, adjudicated and or incarcerated parents a safe place, a place to be heard and safe relationships that will enhance and improve their lives. This program is the perfect opportunity for children of recently released and incarcerated parents to communicate about the disempowering experience of incarceration and separation, as well as the chance to enjoy fun activities. Working with the faith based community, local non profit organizations and local universities, this project encompasses not only the child, but also the caregiver and /or parent /guardian.

read moreThe CSC's philosophy of services is based on respect for the individual and tailoring services to best meet the needs of the individual. The agency incorporates a cognitive approach to behavioral changes so the ex-offender can better understand and incorporate positive attitudes and improved decision-making abilities into their daily lives. The CSC serviced approximately 350 clients in the 2012/13 fiscal year of those clients 113 were females and 237 males with about 85% seeking or ready for employment assistance at the initial point of service entry.

read moreThese guidelines may also be available at some convenience stores and restaurants throughout the city. You need to be prepared, make your plans now and you will know exactly what you need to do when it happens! It is best if you can put together a box containing all of these things (listed below) in advance, so that all you have to do is remember to take this box with you when you evacuate. When you get where you are going the first thing you need to do is to contact probation or parole and let them know where you are! Always leave a message with date and time if you cannot talk to a person.

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read moreCommunity Service Center helps to meet the challenges at the community level every day by delivering holistic services to its clients and their families through a professional counseling/case management staff. Clients are assisted individually to promote successful, self-motivated, self-sufficient productive citizens of their communities and families.

read moreThe focus of the CSC remains committed to building better lives through a prepared workforce through employment readiness, placement and employment maintenance. A range of other services is also provided through additional programs to enhance the success of the clients. Over the years CSC has recognized the changing needs of the ex-offender population and has responded to those needs by providing direct services that are essential for successful re-entry and stability in order to reduce recidivism.