Boys Town Louisiana

It Starts in Our Communities

At Boys Town Louisiana, we believe real change begins close to home - in our neighborhoods, our families, and the ways we show up for one another.

Each year, we walk alongside more than 1,500 children and families, meeting them where they are and helping them find stability, confidence, and hope. Through programs like Early Head Start, My Community Cares, Care Coordination, and In-Home Family Services, we give parents the tools to strengthen their homes and help children build bright futures.

For youth who need more intensive care, our residential programs offer safety, structure, care, guidance. Every day, staff help young people regain stability and build the skills they need to move forward.

Father Flanagan & a Legacy of Hope

More than a century ago, Father Edward J. Flanagan founded Boys Town with a simple but radical belief: “There is no such thing as a bad boy.” He dedicated his life to giving children a place of safety, dignity, and love - a vision that continues to guide every Boys Town site today.

Now recognized as a Servant of God in the Catholic Church and on the path to sainthood, Father Flanagan’s mission lives on in Louisiana through our commitment to strengthening families and communities. His work reminds us that every child deserves to be seen, valued, and given the chance to succeed.

This Giving Tuesday, we're celebrating that same belief - that when we care for one another, we create lasting change. Your gift helps ensure that more children and families across Louisiana have the support they need to grow, heal, and thrive.

Your gift helps us continue Father Flanagan’s mission here in Louisiana - saving children, healing families, and strengthening communities.