History

In January 1992, we began to provide services in the North Baton Rouge area to primarily women and teens. However, these services centered on pregnancy and non-pregnancy needs and primarily involved women. Conversely, further assessments revealed a need for still more diverse services. In April 1998, we expanded our program to address other identified needs and a new mission was adopted. Family Values Resource Institute was established. Effective January 2005, Restoration Ministries Inc. of Baton Rouge (d.b.a.) North Baton Rouge Women's Help Center formerly merged with Family Values Resource Institute, Inc. to form one organization. The services previously provided under Restoration Ministries remained the same, except they will be provided under Family Values Resource Institute, Inc. Last year, over 1200 clients received pregnancy testing, pregnancy confirmation, and/or counseling. Over 200 clients received food, clothes, and other baby items. Thirty-five young single mothers received parenting education. Over 1500 students received training on character development and STD’s prevention and awareness. There were 50 students enrolled in the GED and Literacy Program with 17 students receiving their GED Certificates.

Today our staff consists of an Executive Director, a Clinical Director, an Administrative Assistant, a GED Instructor, a GED Instructor Assistant, a Character Education Program Coordinator, four Character Education Teachers, two Parenting Education Teachers, a Fatherhood Program Instructor, a Data Entry Clerk, two Transportation Driver, a Social Worker, a committed Board of Directors, a Medical Board, an Advisory Board, and seven faithful Volunteer Peer/Crisis Intervention counselors. Together we administer to and provide services to over 2,000 men, women, teens, and children per year. Family Values Resource Institute, Inc. means more skilled workers which can lead to more employable citizens. It can also lead to an increase in the educational opportunities for participants, and a renewed confidence that can increase the participants’ self-esteem, self-reliance and ultimately change lives.