Learning and Brain Development Lab

Parent Resources

FamilyConnects New Orleans

Phone: (504)-658-3266

nola.gov/health-department/family-connects

  • Offers evidence-based nurse home visiting services, where trained nurses provide up to 3 visits, comprehensive assessments, and follow-up calls.
 
One Happy Mama

Phone: (504)-265-6889

onehappymama.org

  • Provides resources and support to uplift young mothers
  • Mentoring, workshops, and community events
 

Nola Nesting

Phone: (504)-655-1819

nolanesting.com/new-orleans-birth-class

6024 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70118

  • Voted best childbirth class in New Orleans.
  • Doula services, lactation consults & support groups.
 
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
 
Phone: (504)-333-0607
 
 
1622 Pine St., New Orleans, LA 70118
 
  •  A book gifting program that mails free, high-quality books to children from birth to age 5, no matter their family’s income

Mindful Birthing 

mindfulbirthingnola.com

  • Tulane alumni, Ester Dejong, teaches Mindfulness Based Childbirth and Parenting (MBCP) through a 9-week series.
 
Louisiana LAUNCH
louisianalaunch.org
  • Resources to help children meet milestones.


WIC Nutritional Program

Phone: (800) 251-2229

louisianawic.org

  • Supplemental food and formula through up to age 5.
 
 
Access Diaper Bank (Gretna and Metairie)

Phone: 504-832-1503

ccano.org/access-pregnancy-services

  • Free supply of diapers and wipes once a month.
 
FamilyConnects New Orleans

Phone: (504)-658-3266

nola.gov/health-department/family-connects

  • Offers evidence-based nurse home visiting services, where trained nurses provide up to 3 visits, comprehensive assessments, and follow-up calls.
 
One Happy Mama

Phone: (504)-265-6889

onehappymama.org

  • Provides resources and support to uplift young mothers
  • Mentoring, workshops, and community events

Nola Nesting

Phone: (504)-655-1819

nolanesting.com/new-orleans-birth-class

6024 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70118

  • Voted best childbirth class in New Orleans.
  • Doula services, lactation consults & support groups.
 
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
 
 Phone: (504)-333-0607
 
 
1622 Pine St., New Orleans, LA 70118
 
  •  A book gifting program that mails free, high-quality books to children from birth to age 5, no matter their family’s income

Mindful Birthing 

mindfulbirthingnola.com

  • Tulane alumni, Ester Dejong, teaches Mindfulness Based Childbirth and Parenting (MBCP) through a 9-week series.
 
Louisiana LAUNCH

louisianalaunch.org

  • Resources to help children meet milestones.

WIC Nutritional Program

Phone: (800) 251-BABY

louisianawic.org

  • Supplemental food and formula through up to age 5.
 
 
Access Diaper Bank (Gretna and Metairie)

Phone: 504-832-1503

ccano.org/access-pregnancy-services

  • Free supply of diapers and wipes once a month.

This information is subject to change.