Addressing the needs of African American Families in North Baton Rouge.
Services
BLACK
FAMILY
INITIATIVE
Strengthening The Black Family
The organization's purpose is to focus on the wellness of families, assist the poor and distressed, and combat community deterioration, blighted properties, crime, drug use, and other social problems. Servicing East Baton Rouge communities from 70805, 70802, 70811, 70807, and 70815. BFI's headquarters is New Beginning Baptist Church, 7815 White St, Baton Rouge, La. 70811.
Social Services
BFI Community Outreach
Family Support Service
Across Baton Rouge 80% of African American homes are without fathers and run by single mother, grandmother, etc. To strengthen the family in all areas of relationships, such as marital, parental and spousal involvement and in family issues such as decision-making, parenting, substance abuse, education, and juvenile delinquency prevention, BFI Community Outreach is focused on the wellness of families, assist the poor and distressed, and combat community deterioration, blighted properties, crime, drug use, and other social problems.
Health Education
Tackling Health Disparities in African American Communities
Gain the knowledge needed to improve health disparities in African American community in North Baton Rouge by providing access to health education and assistance to overcome Obesity & BMI, Diabetes, Oral Health, Colorectal Cancer, Tobacco Use, Sleep Patterns, Exercise and Stress. BFI offers access to healthier food options, assistance with better healthcare, and mental health services.
Health Education
Mental Health Counseling
Healing the whole Family
Behavioral health counseling for families and children.
BFI - Wilson, ReCast conducted 1,188 home-based counseling sessions focusing on the effects of depression caused and associated with the condition of COVID - 19. There were 39 families where pre- and post-assessment showed a decrease in depression symptoms. BFI provided 28 juveniles with 1,008 home-based counseling and site based after-school based on BFI's Anger Management Assessment by Adrian Faupel.
Mental Health Counseling
Healing the whole Family
Behavioral health counseling for families and children.
BFI - Wilson, ReCast conducted 1,188 home-based counseling sessions focusing on the effects of depression caused and associated with the condition of COVID - 19. There were 39 families where pre- and post-assessment showed a decrease in depression symptoms. BFI provided 28 juveniles with 1,008 home-based counseling and site based after-school based on BFI's Anger Management Assessment by Adrian Faupel.
Sceptre Foundation
Intervention Therapy
In collaboration with AKCCL, BFI churches, Huey and Angelina Wilson Foundation, Brown and Root Electrical Company, and ABC ECCR will provide per-employment skills training on motivation, cognitive skills development, Financial Literacy, Abstinence from drugs and Alcohol, and Workforce Development skills in Management, Communication, Supervision, attendance, timeliness, and dress codes. For ages 18- 35-year-old adults who have received a High School Diploma, Graduate Equivalent Diploma, or have some years in college and reside in the North Baton Rouge area.
Client Testimonials
The BFI church and its staff has helped black families in need through Christ and Love. It is so evident in their dedication to service and community. We are proud to partner with this organization to be a powerful and effective resource to African American families the North Baton Rouge community.
Christina Snowden Selvage
Executive Director, AKCCL
About Us
Black Family Initiative is here to focus on the wellness of families, assist the poor and distressed, and combat community deterioration, blighted properties, crime, drug use, and other social problems.
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