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Introduction. Baton Rouge Region (Region 2). East Baton Rouge Pointe Coup é e West Baton Rouge Iberville East Feliciana West Feliciana St. Helena Livingston Tangipahoa. POVERTY RATE 21.9 % 28.2% 20.9% 27.5% 25.7% 15.4% 33.0% 14.3% 27.0%. Baton Rouge Region. PARISH

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  1. Introduction

  2. Baton Rouge Region (Region 2) • East Baton Rouge • Pointe Coupée • West Baton Rouge • Iberville • East Feliciana • West Feliciana • St. Helena • Livingston • Tangipahoa

  3. POVERTY RATE 21.9 % 28.2% 20.9% 27.5% 25.7% 15.4% 33.0% 14.3% 27.0% Baton Rouge Region PARISH • East Baton Rouge • Pointe Coupée • West Baton Rouge • Iberville • East Feliciana • West Feliciana • St. Helena • Livingston • Tangipahoa

  4. DSS/OFS DHH/OPH DPSC/P&P LDOL LSU DOE CAHSD BREC Family Road WBR Community Action Agency & Parish Council St. Helena Health Unit and Substance Abuse Center Iberville Parish Government & Town of St. Gabriel Livingston Parish Sheriff Dept. and Springfield Head Start EBR Councilman Charles Kelly , St. Paul Catholic Church, Zachary Councilman Wayne Carter Pointe Coupee Parish Council, Health Unit & Wurtele Foundation W. Feliciana Police Jury E. Feliciana Health Unit & School Board, 21st Century Community Learning Ctr., & Feliciana Family Outreach Tangipahoa Parish Government, LWIA Regional Team Members & Organizers

  5. Priority Community Conversation Issue Areas • Enhancing Education • Enhancing Employment & Economic Development • Enhancing Community Assets • 4. Enhancing Family Assets

  6. Issues Options for students who do not intend to pursue post-secondary education Increased Early Education opportunities for all children Lack of Parental Involvement Multigenerational Low Literacy Levels Improve LEAP Scores Solutions Reinstate dual track curriculum: Industrial Arts/Vocational Ed Business/Industry sponsored Career/Job Fairs & Job Shadowing Open enrollment for Head Start/LA 4 regardless of income Mandatory parent/teacher meetings w/ flexible hours Parental Liability for Truancy Outreach/Home Visits Adult ed at local sites after hours and weekends After school tutorial & enrichment at all schools Education Issues & Solutions8 of 9 parishes in Region 2 chose Education as a primary concern.

  7. Issues Relevant Job Training Attract New Business/Industry Solutions Use local public projects to train youths and adults & school based training for youths Volunteer Retirees Funding through local taxes Incumbent Worker Program Seek federal/private grants Tailor training to skills needed by local business/industry Ensure “portable credentials” accepted by multiple employers in an industry Tax incentives for businesses involved in supporting training programs Employment/Economic Development Issues and Solutions 5 of 9 parishes in Region 2 chose Economic Development as a primary concern.

  8. Issues Lack of accessible and affordable health treatment facilities High rates of substance abuse and suicide Lack of wholesome activities for youth Lack of transportation within and outside parish Resource Network Solutions Utilize available space in Parish Health Unit Mobile Health Units Interagency Service Groups Community & faith based programs to promote healthy choice for youth Local carpool programs, local van services, vehicle ownership programs Resource directory available on-line and in hardcopy Community Assets Issues and Solutions2 of 9 parishes in Region 2 chose Community Assets as a primary concern.

  9. Issues Consumer Education How to Manage Money Available Affordable Housing Solutions Financial Literacy seminars in schools, churches, worksites, libraries, etc. Outreach to local restaurants, clubs, salons, etc. Mandatory money mgt. courses in middle and high schools Outreach IDA and EITC programs Establish Local Housing Committee and info network Enforce Housing Authority and Section 8 tenant rules (reform HA) Renovate adjudicated properties for safe housing Local CDCs Builders Adopt a Neighborhood Family Assets Issues and Solutions 3 of 9 parishes in Region 2 chose Family Assets as a primary concern.

  10. Lack of “old-fashioned values” Ignored needs Closed communities/minds Fear of change Lack of community/ business awareness & concern Turf Issues Politics Parish vs. Regional Priorities Naysayers Complacency/Ignorance Lack of hope and motivation Fast-paced lifestyles/time Fear of stigma/Negative attitude Lack of resources Lack of transportation Lack of child care Lack of staffing sources Lack of funding sources Predatory Lenders Potential Challenges to Implementation

  11. Government Legislature Collaboratives Financial Institutions Business Groups (Chambers, Rotary) Education System LANO/CABL Media Community and Faith Based Organizations Business/Industry Students Retirees Taxpayers General Public You & Me Opportunities to Leverage Existing Resources

  12. S.T.O.P. Action Steps(Solutions to Overcome Poverty) • Publicize the STOP initiative to community at large to solicit interest, recruits, & volunteers • Assemble a regional committee of committed members from each parish to develop long term regional plan • Develop a strategic plan for each parish based on Priority Needs and Solutions • Set specific, measurable goals to be attained within timeframes • Monitor progress regularly • Consider new ideas • Communicate

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