Louisiana PROMISE Parent Information & Resource Centers (Louisiana PIRC) are funded by the United States Department of Education and administered by Volunteers of America of North Louisiana. Louisiana PIRC promotes the educational success of children by offering services to Louisiana parents and educators.

Louisiana PIRC has five specific goals:

1. Assist parents and educators in knowing and understanding the provisions of the No Child Left Behind Act;
2. Develop effective partnerships between schools and parents to garner greater parental participation in education;
3. Create a supportive network of Louisiana education and family strengthening programs to promote greater resources for Louisiana families;
4. Provide technical assistance to the Louisiana Department of Education, local education agencies, and schools to promote effective parental involvement policies;
5. Provide programs and resources for parents to prepare their children for school.
   
   

   Main Office:

   Volunteers of America Highland Center

   520 Olive Street

   Suites C-4

   Shreveport, LA 71104

   (318) 429-6968

   New Orleans Office:

   Volunteers of America of Greater New Orleans

   127 South Solomon Street

   New Orleans, LA 70119

   (504) 483-3561

   Toll-free Information Line for Parents and Educators:
   1-866-751-6958