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The Family Connection Inc.

We empower foster youth who are stepping into adulthood. The Family Connection is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Lafayette, Louisiana.

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we provide life prep courses, independent living coaching, educational and career guidance, so every young person has the skills, support and confidence for their future. President: Kevin Guillory
Vice President: La'Toya Guillory
Community Engagement Chair: Jillian Dickerson Landry
Marketing Chair: Gerren Benoit
Secretary: Tremika Cleary
Donor Relations Chair: Lawana Stokes

09/19/2026

I Have a Simple Ask

If you've been following The Family Connection, you've heard us talk about our mission.

Today, I'm asking you to do one thing.
Help us spread the word.
Tell someone about the young people we're working to serve.
Send our website to a friend.
Share one of our posts.
Talk about our mission at your church, workplace, business, or community organization.
And if you're in a position to give, make a donation.
We're building this organization from the ground up, and every person who learns about this mission brings us closer to being able to serve young adults aging out of foster care.
Sometimes people want to help but simply don't know where to start.
This is a place to start.
Give.
Volunteer.
Connect us with a partner.
Or simply tell someone else about The Family Connection.
We can build this together.
https://www.familyconnectioninc.org/give
Thank you for believing that our young people are worth the investment.

Connected Today. Empowered Tomorrow.

09/18/2026

Foster Friday Fact

Here's something we don't talk about enough:

Aging out of foster care is a transition, not a finish line.

When a young person leaves foster care, they don't suddenly stop needing guidance, encouragement, education, or community support.

They're still learning how to navigate adulthood.
They're still figuring out their career.
They're still trying to establish financial stability.
They're still trying to find where they belong.

And for young people without a permanent family connection, that transition can be especially difficult.
In Louisiana, hundreds of young people age out of foster care each year.

That's why The Family Connection is focused on what happens next.
We want to help young adults build the skills and relationships they need for the next chapter.
If you believe what happens after foster care matters, help us build the support these young people deserve.
Donate today:
https://www.familyconnectioninc.org/give
Then share this post. Someone you know may be looking for a way to make a difference.

09/17/2026

What Door Can You Open?

I want to challenge our community this week.
Think about what you have access to that a young person aging out of foster care may not.
Do you own a business?
You could provide an employment opportunity.
Do you work in healthcare, education, finance, construction, technology, or another profession?
You could share your experience or help a young person explore a career.
Do you have housing knowledge?
You could help us connect young adults with resources.
Do you have time?
You could become a mentor.
Do you have financial resources?
You could help fund the programs that make these connections possible.
You don't have to change the entire system.
You may only need to open one door.
We're looking for people throughout our community who are willing to do exactly that.
If you'd like to partner with The Family Connection, reach out to us.
https://www.familyconnectioninc.org
Let's see how many doors we can open together.

09/16/2026

Independence Doesn't Mean Isolation

There's a message young people hear all the time:

"You're an adult now. You need to take care of yourself."

I understand the importance of independence.
But there's a difference between being independent and being completely on your own.

Successful adults still ask for advice.
We call friends when we need help.
We ask coworkers questions.
We turn to family when life gets difficult.
We build networks.
We build relationships.
We ask for help when we need it.
Young adults aging out of foster care deserve the opportunity to build those same networks.

That's one of the things I want The Family Connection to provide.
Not a place where young people become dependent on us.

A place where they can develop the relationships, knowledge, and confidence to become independent.
That's a future worth investing in.

09/15/2026

Don't Underestimate the Small Wins
We tend to think of success in big milestones.
Graduating.
Getting a good job.
Buying a home.
Starting a business.
But sometimes success starts much smaller.
Opening a bank account.
Showing up for an appointment.
Creating a budget.
Getting a driver's license.
Submitting a job application.
Making a phone call instead of giving up.
For a young adult who hasn't had consistent support, those small victories matter.
At The Family Connection, we want to celebrate those steps while helping young people keep moving toward bigger goals.
Our work isn't about doing things for young people.
It's about helping them develop the confidence and skills to do things for themselves.
That's what empowerment looks like.
And that's the kind of impact we're working to create.
Help us make these opportunities possible.
https://www.familyconnectioninc.org/give

09/14/2026

Why We Started
I didn't start The Family Connection because I thought another organization was needed.
I started it because I kept thinking about what happens to young people after foster care.
There is so much attention placed on getting children through the foster care system, and rightfully so.
But what happens when they leave?
They're still young.
They're still learning.
They're still figuring out who they are and what they want their lives to look like.
And they still need people who believe in them.
That's where The Family Connection comes in.
We're building a place where young adults can find guidance, learn practical skills, connect with resources, and develop relationships that can help them move forward.
This work is personal to me because I believe every young person deserves an opportunity to build a life they can be proud of.
We're building that opportunity one relationship at a time.
If you believe in what we're doing, I'd love for you to be part of it.
https://www.familyconnectioninc.org/give

09/12/2026

We Need You to Be Part of This
I want to be honest about where we are.
The Family Connection is still building.
We're raising money to launch our services.
We're building relationships with community partners.
We're recruiting volunteers.
We're putting the pieces together.
And we're doing it because we believe the young people aging out of foster care in Louisiana deserve better.
This is not a national organization with unlimited resources.
This is a grassroots effort.
It's people coming together because we believe we can make a difference.
So today, I'm asking you to be part of it.
If you can give, give.
If you can volunteer, volunteer.
If you can connect us with a business or organization, make the introduction.
If you can share our posts, share them.
You don't have to do everything.
Just do something.
Because when enough people decide that young people's futures matter, we can build something that lasts.
Support The Family Connection today:
https://www.familyconnectioninc.org/give
Connected Today. Empowered Tomorrow.

09/11/2026

Foster Friday Fact

In State Fiscal Year 2025, 209 young people in Louisiana exited foster care because they reached the age limit.
That means 209 young adults were beginning the next chapter of their lives.
For some, that chapter may include family members who can provide a place to stay, help with a car, offer financial support, or provide advice.
For others, those resources may not exist.
That's why the transition out of foster care matters so much.
And it's why I'm passionate about building The Family Connection.
We can't change the circumstances that brought a young person into foster care.
But we can help change what happens next.
We can provide mentorship.
We can teach financial literacy and life skills.
We can help connect young people to education, employment, and housing resources.
We can be part of their support system.
But we need your help to make those services possible.
If you believe these young adults deserve a chance to build stable, independent lives, please consider making a donation today.
https://www.familyconnectioninc.org/give
209 young people is a statistic. But 209 individual futures matter.

09/10/2026

We Need People Who Are Willing to Open Doors
Sometimes changing a young person's life doesn't require writing a big check.
Sometimes it means opening a door.
A business owner can open the door to a first job.
A professional can open the door to a career connection.
A college can open the door to education.
A landlord can open the door to stable housing.
A mentor can open the door to confidence.
A donor can open the door to services that wouldn't otherwise exist.
That's why I'm asking our community to think beyond simply "supporting" foster youth.
Let's create opportunities for them.
The Family Connection is looking for businesses, professionals, organizations, churches, and individuals who want to become part of this work.
If you're interested in partnering with us, we'd love to talk.
https://www.familyconnectioninc.org

09/08/2026

We Don't Want to Just Help Them Survive

We want them to thrive.
There's a difference.
Survival is finding somewhere to sleep tonight.
Thriving is having a stable place to live and a plan for tomorrow.
Survival is finding any job.
Thriving is building a career.
Survival is making it through the month.
Thriving is learning how to manage money and build financial stability.
That's the kind of future we're working toward for young adults aging out of foster care.
At The Family Connection, our goal is to help young people develop the skills, relationships, and confidence they need to become self-sufficient adults.
We know we can't change everything overnight.
But we can start.
And we're asking our community to help us start.
Support our mission: https://www.familyconnectioninc.org/give
Connected Today. Empowered Tomorrow.

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113 Jared Drive
Broussard, LA
70518

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 1pm

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https://www.familyconnectioninc.org/, https://www.familyconnectioninc.org/give, https://www.familyconnectioninc.org/skil

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