News
New Beginnings Program
We are super excited to announce a new education opportunity thanks to a partnership with Better Options Initiative. You can now schedule to enroll in the New Beginnings Program. This 11-session, group-based program has separate groups for mothers and fathers and...
1st Quarter CAN & Diversity Lunch-n-Learn
What do social determinants of health, diversity and bias have to do with you? EVERYTHING!! We all play a part in our community, intentionally or not. We are super excited to have Dr. Taniecea Mallery back to present on understanding bias in our diverse world. If you...
Child Passenger Safety Fitting Station
You probably think you have your child's car seat installed correctly, but chances are you're wrong! Data shows that 9 out of 10 seats are installed wrong. We can make sure you don't become another statistic. The Family Tree Healthy Start Program has a child passenger...
Yoga in the Patch
Please join us for a FREE family event on Thursday, October 18th from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m. Certified Yoga Instructor, Grace, will teach attendees child friendly yoga poses that the whole family can do together. There will also be pumpkin decorating, crafts, a maze and...
Let’s Do Lunch!
Head over to the Garden Grill inside the Hilton Garden Inn Lafayette/Cajundome for some delicious lunch. They will be donating 10% of lunch sales to us in support of our mission to improve the quality of life of individuals and families in the Acadiana community....
Infant Mortality Remembrance Service
Star Light, Star Bright, Remembering Our Babies Tonight. In 2016, Louisiana lost 510 babies before their 1st birthday. This doesn't include miscarriages, stillbirths, or children who died after they turned one year old. We want to take this time during National Infant...
Safe Space Program
The Safe Space Program services children who are survivors of child abuse or witnesses of any type of domestic violence. Sessions are conducted at either The Family Justice Center of Acadiana (210 W. Main St., Lafayette) or at The Family Tree office (1602 W. Pinhook...
Healthy Start Outreach Specialist
The Outreach Specialist—under the direction of the Project Director—is responsible for conducting outreach to community partners to support awareness of the program and develop partnerships in targeted parishes. This includes establishing and maintaining positive...
Parenting in Acadiana Podcast
Woman's foundation has a new podcast, Parenting in Acadiana. This awesome resource is full of great information and it's FREE! Follow them on Facebook to get notifications of when each new podcast is aired. New episodes will be released every other Tuesday. Be sure to...
We’re a Well Spot!
We are super excited to become a Well-Ahead Well-Spot. Well-Ahead Louisiana is an initiative started by the Louisiana Department of Health aimed at improving the health and wellness of Louisiana residents. This means we have committed to making healthier choices and...
Awards
Performance Merit Award
given by the Ways to Work National Office
Care and Concern for Women and Families Award
given by the Woman’s Foundation, Inaugural, 2002
Non-Profit Excellence Award
given by the Better Business Bureau
Cornerstone of Service Award
given by the United Way of Acadiana