Thanks to the partnership of the Region 8 Community Outreach Team and Children’s Coalition for Northeast Louisiana, a Kinship Family Workshop and Resource Fair is coming to Jonesboro.

Help in the form of support, advice, and advocacy, along with the opportunity to connect with local resources, will all be available for families in need from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM,  on Monday, August 21st at the Dr. Charles H. Garrett Community Center, located at 182 Industrial Drive. Refreshments will also be served. 

Participants must provide the following:

(1) Completed application
(2) Copy of utility bill 
(3) Up to date rental agreement
(4) Proof of children under 17 living in the home (current lease with children’s name listed, SNAP award letter, school demographic letter with matching address to parent / guardian
(5) Statements of unearned income such as SSI award letter, disability, child support, etc.

To RSVP call (318) 801-5771.