Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority

03/05/2026

See you there!

03/04/2026

⚡💡⚡Heads up, people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and their families! Transition to Adulthood La DD Council Workshops - Waivers & Planning for the Future are happening
April 10 at Jefferson Parish Library (Eastbank on West Napoleon). ⚡💡⚡Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council

03/02/2026

For many adults with gambling problems, exposure began during adolescence. Youth exposure to gambling is increasing through media, advertising, and online platforms. Problem Gambling Awareness Month is a good time to educate families and communities about the risks of youth gambling. For help, contact 504-831-3809 or gamblinghelp@jphsa.org.

03/02/2026

Here's some March recreational opportunities for people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in Jefferson Parish. Jefferson Parish Recreation Department

Good evening and Happy March 1st!!!

Coming to you with our March Programs for this month! As always we have our Sing It Karaoke class on Tuesdays from 6pm-7pm for ages 13+, our Beats Melody + Motions class on Thursdays from 5:30-6:15 (ages 13+) and 6:30pm-7:15pm (ages 5-12).

As for sports we will have two more weeks of Basketball and then switch into Pickleball (ages 13+). We will also be having Track (ages 13+) on Wednesdays and continuing with Bocce (ages 13+) on Thursdays.

As for other programming, we will have our Chipotle Fundraiser on March 10th from 5pm-9pm. On March 14th, we will have our Bunny Hop Sensory Event (ages 6-12) from 10am-12pm. Entry cost to this event is $2 per participant. Parents/Guardians must pay as well. Lastly, on March 28th, we will be having our Pancake Breakfast to honor our Ree Athletes! If you would like to attend that event, please see Coach Burg or Mr. Glynn at the center.

All of these programs can be found via the JPRD.org website, clicking on the Adaptive Programs tab, and then scrolling for each event. As always, if you have any troubles with registration, please comment below and we will connect you to a staff member to assist you.

Thank you!!!

02/10/2026

01/31/2026

01/30/2026

Families Helping Families of Greater New Orleans
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Join us for Preparing for Work, Part 1, the first session in a 4-part series designed to help youth build the skills and confidence needed for meaningful employment.
📆 February 3
⏰ 11 AM
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01/29/2026

Jefferson Parish Recreation Department

01/26/2026

There are two warming centers for residents in Jefferson Parish at Terrytown Playground (641 Heritage Avenue, Terrytown, LA 70056) and the Ree Alario Multi-Purpose Center (6900 Saints Drive, Metairie, LA 70003).

These centers will remain open for people and pets in need of a warm place during the cold. Residents with pets are asked to bring a pet carrier. The Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority will also assist individuals living outdoors seek temporary shelter.

Those with questions or in need of transportation to the warming centers can contact the Jefferson Parish Emergency Operations Center at (504) 349-5360.

01/26/2026

An Extreme Cold Warning is in effect for Jefferson Parish from 6 p.m. today through at least Tuesday (Jan. 27) at 2 p.m. According to the US National Weather Service New Orleans Louisiana, rain has moved out of the area and the colder air mass has is moving in. Expect extremely frigid conditions and nearly single-digit wind chills, which will not move out until Wednesday.

Protection for the 4 Ps — people, pets, pipes, and plants — should be in place. Updates will be posted in the comment section of this post.

For more information, visit https://www.jeffparish.gov/1137/Winter-Weather. Residents can also receive regular updates by following the Parish on social media () or by texting JPALERT (for English) or JPNOTICIAS (for Spanish) to 888-777.