What is the Calcasieu Parish Children Youth Planning Board?

As mandated by Act 555 of 2004, The Calcasieu Parish Children and Youth Planning Board was established by resolution of the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury on January 6th, 2005.

This resolution establishes appointed membership for a two-year period based on representation of the following Community stakeholders:

• Education
• Law Enforcement
• Prosecution
• Public Defense
• Judiciary
• Juvenile Justice
• Health Care
• Mental Health
• Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment
• Social Services
• Faith Based Community
• Business Community
• Parenting and Youth Organizations
• Calcasieu Parish Police Jurors
• Parent representatives and Youth representatives