GABRIEL’S CLOSET
Gabriel’s Closet is a program that provides education and resources for low-income parents of children ages 4 and younger. To participate, parents complete an application and meet with a case manager to assess their most pressing needs. Catholic Charities of North Louisiana offers a points-based program that provides points to parents for activities such as attending educational classes, getting their children immunizations, completing a reading log, attending doctor’s appointments, and more. Points can then be used to purchase items from our resource closet.
As a part of Gabriel’s Closet, we offer free parenting classes to participants that consist of topics such as the importance of prenatal and infant care, safe sleep, potty training, school readiness and more. Classes are taught by volunteers with experience in their respective areas. Parents must attend at least one class in order to shop in the resource closet.
Gabriel’s Closet Hours & Info
WHEN: Classes are held Mondays and Thursdays at 1:00pm. The resource closet opens after classes concludes.
WHO: Any parent or guardian of a child age 4 or younger. Children are welcome to attend class with their loved one.
RESOURCES: Gabriel’s Closet is well-stocked with necessities such as diapers, wipes, formula, bottles, and clothing as well as other needed items such as pack n’ play cribs, highchairs, car seats, strollers and developmental toys.
If you’d like to support our Gabriel’s Closet program, you can visit our volunteer page to learn more about how to get involved or view our program wishlist to see our current needs.
