By PRDM, on June 2nd, 2011 This spring the OWL Center has welcomed Community Bridges on several occasions. Community Bridges is a residential program for adults with developmental, physical, or mental handicaps. There are nine residential homes scattered throughout northeast Louisiana; each is occupied by 10-12 residents and staff. Community Bridges visits the OWL bi-monthly with 50-75 residents, using the pavilion [...]
By PRDM, on April 25th, 2011 The Educational Assessment Guidelines Leading toward Excellence, or EAGLE Accreditation Commission, has awarded re-accreditation to Louisiana United Methodist Children and Family Services. We are pleased to report that The EAGLE Commission has reviewed our self-study and the site visit findings and has awarded us re-accreditation with commendations. It is an honor for us to be [...]
By PRDM, on April 8th, 2011 Ruston, LA – April 8, 2011- Louisiana United Methodist Children and Family Services (LUMCFS) affectionately known as the Louisiana Methodist Children’s Home, announces that Rick Wheat will become the new President/Chief Executive Officer effective July 1, 2011. Wheat will assume his new duties following the June 30 retirement of Terrel J. DeVille who has been [...]
By PRDM, on December 1st, 2010 One of our MST Therapists was recently recognized with an ESSIE Award. This award was presented to Aida Mendez, an MST Therapist in our Shreveport office, for Outstanding Client Engagement. Multisystemic Therapy is a family and community-based therapy for juveniles. This type of therapy is offered through the Family Plus program of Louisiana United Methodist [...]
By PRDM, on November 3rd, 2010 The Office of Juvenile Justice (OJJ) defines LA MOD as the Louisiana Model: “The Louisiana Model is an integral part of the juvenile justice reform movement. With assistance from the Missouri Youth Services Institute (MYSI), OJJ and the Casey Strategic Consulting Group (CSCG) designed the Louisiana Model for Secure Care (LA MOD), an approach tailored [...]
By PRDM, on October 25th, 2010 On a clear Sunday in October, the bright, sunny weather matched the joyous mood of the crowd which gathered to witness the Dedication Service for the new Methodist Children’s Home of Southwest Louisiana. The construction of our new Home is complete!
More than 250 supporters enjoyed the opportunity to fellowship and celebrate this wonderful accomplishment. [...]
By PRDM, on October 20th, 2010 The new facility which houses our vocational training programs has been named by the Board of Directors, the John H. Allen Vocational Training and Career Center. Mr. Allen is Vice President of Operations for Louisiana United Methodist Children and Family Services, and he, along with President/CEO Terrel J. DeVille, was on hand to witness the [...]
By PRDM, on September 22nd, 2010 In each issue of PATHWAYS, several pages are devoted to listing the many memorials and honorariums given to the Home. We are so grateful for these gifts. But did you realize that these gifts give benefit in two ways? Yes, with a gift in memory of someone not only are you remembering that person, but [...]
By PRDM, on September 13th, 2010 LMCH, Ruston • Completion of the new Vocational Technical Career Training Center – Dedicatory service to be held October 5, 2010 at 1:30pm following the Annual Fall meeting of the Board of Directors.
The Methodist Home for Children of Greater New Orleans • The 31st Annual Methodist Home Golf Classic is set for October 4, [...]
By PRDM, on September 1st, 2010
Ruston, LA – August 24, 2010 – Louisiana United Methodist Children and Family Services is pleased to announce the hiring of Dr. Steven M. Franks as Program Director for its new facility located in Sulphur, LA. The Methodist Children’s Home of Southwest Louisiana will be a residential facility able to serve up to 32 youth [...]
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