Now Enrolling - Active Parenting for Teens Group!

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The award-winning parenting support group program is free for residents of Plaquemines Parish! Please refer any clients/care-givers that reside in Plaquemines Parish that you believe could benefit or be interested.

The Plaquemines Community C.A.R.E. Center Foundations, Inc., in conjunction with the Louisiana Children's Fund, is pleased to announce that the Active Parenting of Teens program for parents and care-givers of teens will be offered in a remote, virtual format! 

The group will be held weekly on Mondays, 5pm-7pm via virtual telehealth, beginning on April 1 and running through May 6.

Through a grant from the Louisiana Children's Fund, we are excited to be able to offer this group free of charge to residents of Plaquemines Parish!

All interested parents and care-givers are asked to contact the CARE Center to schedule a brief Parenting Consultation to screen for group appropriateness.

The deadline to have completed the consultation and registered for the group is Thursday, March 28, so please encourage any and all prospective participants to schedule their Parenting Consultation as soon as possible.

Our group facilitator, Christina Noble, LPC, is happy to answer any questions you may have. She can be reached via email at cnoble@pcccf.org, or at our main office number of 504-393-5750.

VITA Tax Help is Back!

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The VITA Program is back at the CARE Center for this tax season!

The program will run through April 15th!

The VITA program offers free tax help to individuals, families, persons with disabilities, the elderly and limited English speaking taxpayers who need assistance in preparing their own tax returns.

If you would like to make an appointment or learn more, please contact Michelle (504-376-3187) or Mary (504-460-4467)!

EITC INCOME LIMITS & RANGE - Investment income must be $11,000 or less

  • $56,838 [$63,398 married filing jointly] with 3 or more qualifying children

    • maximum credit: $7,430

  • $52,918 [$59,478 married filing jointly] with 2 qualifying children

    • maximum credit: $6,604

  • $46,560 [$53,120 married filing jointly] with 1 qualifying child

    • maximum credit: $3,995

  • $17,640 [$24,210 married filing jointly] with no children

    • maximum credit: $600

WHAT TO BRING

Please be sure to have the following information with you when you visit one of our VITA sites:

  • Photo ID (taxpayer and spouse if married and filing jointly)

  • Social Security Cards (you, your spouse, and dependents)

  • Birth Dates (you, your spouse, and dependents)

  • Wage & Earning Forms (all W-2, W-2G, and 1099-R Forms)

  • Interest & Dividend Forms (Forms 1099)

  • Total Paid for Child Care (must provide name, address, and tax ID)

  • Bank Routing and Account Numbers (for direct deposit of refund; voided check will suffice)

  • Spouse (if married and filing a joint tax return, your spouse must be present)

  • Form 1095A from the Marketplace

  • Identity Protection Theft PIN Number (IP PIN assigned by IRS)

  • Unemployment Compensation (1099G)

Active Parenting Now Enrolling for January Sessions!

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Active Parenting Now Enrolling for January Sessions!

This award-winning parenting support group program is free for residents of Plaquemines Parish! Please refer any clients/care-givers that reside in Plaquemines Parish that you believe could benefit or be interested.

The Plaquemines Community C.A.R.E. Center Foundations, Inc., in conjunction with the Louisiana Children's Fund, is pleased to announce that the Active Parenting program for parents and care-givers of children ages 5-12, will be offered in a remote, virtual format! 

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Upcoming Active Parenting of Teens Group *Plaquemines Parish Residents Only*

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Upcoming Active Parenting of Teens Group *Plaquemines Parish Residents Only*

The Plaquemines Community C.A.R.E. Center Foundations, Inc., in conjunction with the Louisiana Children's Fund, is pleased to announce that the Active Parenting of Teens program for parents and care-givers of teens will be offered in a remote, virtual format! 

Through a grant from the Louisiana Children's Fund, we are excited to be able to offer this group free of charge to residents of Plaquemines Parish!

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Mark your calendars 📆

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The Plaquemines Community C.A.R.E. Centers Foundation, Inc. is honored to offer Three Excellent Continual Educational Units! Stay tuned to our social media platforms for registration links and more details. The expert presenters will address Diversity, Equity, Social Justice, Trauma, Stress, Vicarious Trauma, Self-Compassion and Emotional Resilience.

📌 3/11~ 3 CE hours 9:30 am -12:30 pm CT

Dr. S. Kent Butler, President and Fellow, American Counseling Association Fellow, National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education Professor, Counselor Education Former Interim Chief Equity, Inclusion and Diversity Officer- University of Central Florida

📌 3/18 ~ 1 CE hour 9:30 am-10:30 am CT

Dr. Cirecie West- Olatunji, Professor-Counseling, Director-Center for Traumatic Stress Research, Center for Equity , Justice and the Human Spirit -Xavier University of Louisiana, Melba Fortuné Martinez Endowment Professor

📌 3/25 ~ 1 CE hour 9:00 am-10:00 am CT

Dr. Coralis Solomon, Clinical Assistant Professor, Online Counseling Program- William & Mary

🤩 SPECIAL DISCOUNT OFFER - REGISTER for ALL THREE CEU Classes:

$35 for Non-Partners and $15 for Partners & Students

💙 OR REGULAR FEE:

3 Hours - $30 fee for Non-Partners and $15 fee for Partners & Students with discount code

1 Hour - $10 fee for Non-Partner and $5 fee for Non-Partners & Students with discount code

The CARE Center is HIRING!

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We’re hiring for the Programs Director position.

This position requires a Masters Degree in Counseling or Social Work with an LPC or LCSW licensure, with supervisor status preferred. At least five years in management experience, skills in staff and student supervision, budgeting and financial knowledge, and program and community development experience is preferred. At least three years in the development and understanding of nonprofit work. Must be able to work with diverse populations with various socio-economic backgrounds. Computer skills are required to write reports, letters, data collection, etc.

Click here for more information!

Please submit all resumes and cover letters to employment@pcccf.org by February 25, 2022.

TODAY is Giving Tuesday!

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Today, November 30, 2021, people around the world will come together to tap into the power of human connection, strengthen their communities, and change our world. Will you be one of them?

How You Can Help 💙

1. Give TODAY! 🤗

Visit https://www.unitedwaysela.org/PCCCF to give. Every donation matters! Every gift, no matter the size, truly makes a difference. From $10 to $1000, and everything in between, your donation can make an impact on those we serve.

2. Spread the Word 🗣

If you use social media, we ask that you share our posts about Giving Tuesday! Spread the word to your friends and loved ones about the CARE Centers and about our mission. Our audience can only reach so far, but with your help we can reach people far & wide!

August CEUs & Special Offer!

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The CARE Center is excited to announce our August CEU Opportunities.
These CEUs will be virtual presentations entitled:

“Clinical Interventions for Anxiety and Trauma” with Chrissie M. Roux, MSW, LCSW, on Friday, 13 August, 2021 from 9:30am to 11:30am, attendees will receive 2 CE hours.

“Ahhh! My Parents Took Away the Phone” (Issues related to problematic family electronic use) with Megan C. Maher, MD and Cody Roi, DO, MPH, on Friday, 27 August, 2021 from 9:30am to 11:30am, attendees will receive 2 CE hours.


Our August SPECIAL OFFER is as follows: register for both CEUs for $35 (Non-Partners) and $15 (Partners). To take advantage of this offer CLICK HERE!

OR choose to attend just one of the CEUs, and pay the regular price of $20 for Non-Partners and $10 for Partners. For each of these, click the respective date here - August 13th OR August 27th!

If you are one of the CARE Center’s partner agencies please email dmejia@pcccf.org to request the discount code.


Please see the flyer below for more information, and please share with your colleagues & friends.

We hope to see you there!

July is Minority Mental Health Awareness Month!

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Did you know that July is recognized as National Minority Mental Health Month?

Here are some resources to help you learn about the issues surrounding BIPOC Mental Health, and how you can help!

  • https://www.minorityhealth.hhs.gov/minority-mental-health/

  • https://www.nami.org/Get-Involved/Awareness-Events/Bebe-Moore-Campbell-National-Minority-Mental-Health-Awareness-Month

  • https://www.nctsn.org/resources/public-awareness/national-minority-mental-health-awareness-month

  • https://blog.samhsa.gov/2019/05/22/destigmatizing-mental-health-in-asian-american-and-pacific-islander-communities

  • https://www.fda.gov/consumers/minority-health-and-health-equity/minority-health-and-health-equity-resources