Families and Friends of Louisiana’s Incarcerated Children

Dear families and friends, I pray you and your loved ones are safe in this time of great hardship and loss. Today we planned to commemorate our 20 year anniversary of FFLIC fighting for the rights of youth and families in Louisiana. As we all…

As you are all keenly aware, Category 4 Hurricane Ida hit landfall Sunday, August 29th, and has devastated much of Louisiana. We remain under continued flood as well as tornado warnings while unable to fully comprehend the level of damage, injuries, and lives lost. Communication…

The essence of FFLIC is familial love, and Ms Lillian-- whose son has been incarcerated for nearly fifteen years-- embodies that fierce and unconditional love. FFLIC was founded twenty years ago by a group of parents who came together in a home in Baton Rouge…

FFLIC knows that the only way to care for our youth and families, and keep our community safer, is to take a systemic approach to youth incarceration and address root causes of criminal involvement.  We must invest in alternatives to incarceration and support our youth…

The past year’s hurricanes and flooding, combined with a pandemic and an already tight housing market, have created a lot of challenges for Lake Charles residents, including FFLIC leaders. But the crisis in Lake Charles isn’t receiving much attention outside the region. That’s one reason…