The New Life Center, located in Opelousas provides emergency shelter, transitional housing and supportive services for up to 37 homeless women and 31 children per night.  All residents participate in case management where they are assisted with applying for mainstream benefits, entering school, obtaining employment and permanent housing.  Residents also attend life skills sessions, jobcounseling and are referred to outside agencies for additional counseling.  A chemical dependency program is also available for those women recovering from alcohol and/or drug addictions.  All residents are provided with three meals a day, transportation, prescription assistance, clothing, diapers and toiletries.

New Life Child Care Center:

The New Life Child Care Center ia a fully licensed Class "A" child care center that serves up to 24 children at any one time.  All women residing in the New Life Center have access to the child care program.  This allows the mothers the oppurtunity to improve their lives through employment, education, or job training programs.