WorkReady U

WorkReady U Student Resources

The Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS) and WorkReady U (WRU) Adult Education understand there are so many things to balance before you can even think about coming back to school. Life can be overwhelming, and you may not know where to go for assistance.

The good news is you don't have to figure it out all by yourself, or feel guilty for saying, "I need help".

Take a look at all the resources below or contact our one of our WRU Adult Education locations to talk about what you need to keep going, and move forward!

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO Change Your Life?

I Need
Financial Help

I Need Childcare,
Food, or Housing

I Need
Healthcare

I Need Training
for a Better Job

Student Resources

State & Nationwide 2-1-1 Network

Dial 2-1-1 to connect with a caring expert for help paying bills, finding food, and locating other critical health and human resources near you. Or text your zip code to 898-211, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Catholic Charities

Locate local agencies, based on your zip code, providing food, housing, healthcare, and disaster relief. Catholic Charities' services and providers are open to all people in need, regardless of religious affiliation.

Feeding Louisiana - Food Banks

Search by parish and contact your local Feeding Louisiana member food bank for food assistance and other hunger relief programs.

Find Help.org

Find free or reduced-cost resources like food, housing, financial assistance, health care, and more.

Salvation Army

The Salvation Army is here to offer support, encouragement, and help whether you are confronting financial hardship, homelessness, hunger, emotional distress, or something else.

Louisiana Transit/Transportation Guide

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) created this guide to locate availability of public transportation across Louisiana.

Louisiana Law Help

Get customized legal information, local court forms, referrals to legal aid, and more.

Disaster Assistance

This agency can help you apply for FEMA disaster assistance and guide you to other resources to help you recover.

Louisiana Department of Child and Family Services (DCFS)

Locate the DCFS office nearest you, which administers many of the programs listed below.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides monthly benefits that help eligible low-income households buy the food they need for good health.

Louisiana Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP)

Provides assistance to families to help pay for childcare in order to work or attend school or training.

Family Independence Temporary Assistance Program (FITAP)

Public assistance program that provides financial aid for children in their own homes who are in need because they do not have sufficient financial support from parents.

Kinship Care Subsidy Program (KCSP)

Provides cash assistance of $450 per month for each eligible child who resides with a qualified relative other than a parent.

Women, Infants and Children (WIC)

Supplemental Nutrition Program for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or have already delivered. Infants and children may also receive benefits up to age 5.

Parish Health Units Map

Locate the closest health unit in your parish or region.

9-8-8 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline & Veterans' Crisis Line

Take care of a friend, a loved one, or yourself. Call, text, or chat with a 988 Lifeline counselor for help during difficult moments anytime, day or night. (or 1-800-273-8255/TALK)

Find Treatment.Gov

Confidential and anonymous resource for persons seeking treatment for mental and substance use disorders in the United States and its territories.

National Domestic Violence Hotline

Expert advocates offer free, confidential, and compassionate support, crisis intervention information, education, and referral services in over 200 languages. (1-800-799-7233/SAFE)

RAINN (Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network)

24/7 hotline and referral resources. (1-800-656-4673/HOPE)

WorkReady U (WRU) Adult Education

FREE classes to help you learn the skills needed to complete a high school equivalency diploma, improve language, math, or technology schools, find a job, and/or go to college.

Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS)

Louisiana community colleges offer short-term Workforce training programs, technical certificates, and degrees that can transfer to public universities-find the location nearest you to get started!