When we stand together, we win!
FFLIC knows that when we stand for youth together, we win together. We know these unfair and punishing systems can make anyone feel alone and helpless, but with FFLIC no […]
FFLIC Statement regarding Dept. of Ed Investigation into OJJ
As a signatory to the Southern Poverty Law Center’s letter to the Dept. of Education renewing a request for an investigation, Gina Womack, Co-founder and Executive Director of Families and […]
Brian B. Is Like Too Many Kids
I normally live in East Baton Rouge in Baker, with my sister. She took me in and raised me after my mother passed away when I was a child. I’ve […]
FFLIC Statement on OJJ Ending Its Private Contract with Ware Youth Center
In response to news that Louisiana officials will end its private contract with Ware Youth Center Gina Womack, Co-founder and Executive Director of Families and Friends of Louisiana’s Incarcerated Children […]
Youth Leader Builds New Beginning
This fall, we are excited to celebrate with CJ, an active Youth Leader at FFLIC and member of Black Man Rising, as he heads to college. “I am excited,” CJ […]
FFLIC Response To Judge’s Decision to Release Youth From Angola
In response to a federal court decision ordering Louisiana officials to stop housing children in the former death row unit of Louisiana State Penitentiary, known as Angola, Families and Friends […]