4th JDC Youth Services Planning Board

02/03/2026

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is LIVE RIGHT NOW in Ouachita Parish!! 🙌🤩

If you’ve got littles ages 0-5, this sweet program sends ONE FREE, high-quality, age-appropriate book straight to your mailbox every single month 📬💌
👉 no income limits
👉 no zip code restrictions
👉 just books + babies = magic

If you live in Ouachita, you can sign your child up TODAY!!
Let’s get those mailboxes full of books, y’all 📖❤️

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is a book gifting program that mails free books to children from birth until they begin school in participating areas.

08/29/2025

The 4th Judicial District Youth Services Planning Board (YSPB) supports youth and families through three main pillars: Prevention, Intervention, and Enforcement. We work with community partners to create safer, healthier environments for young people.
Our goal is to empower youth, support families, and build stronger communities—because when young people thrive, we all do.

08/27/2025

📚 What Are You Reading Wednesday?
Whether it’s fiction, nonfiction, poetry, or a comic—reading fuels our imagination and grows our minds. Share your current book or favorite read with us below! Let’s inspire each other to keep turning pages. ✨

08/25/2025

08/20/2025

📚 What Are You Reading Wednesday? 💬
Books can teach us, heal us, and even help us feel less alone. So—WAYRW? Share your current read with us and maybe inspire someone else to pick up a new favorite!

08/18/2025

📚 Feeling the pressure to perform academically? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to carry it all by yourself.
Grades are important, but so is your well-being. It’s okay to ask for help, take breaks, and set realistic goals. Your worth is not defined by a test score or a report card.
Do your best, but don’t forget to breathe. One step at a time. 💛

08/15/2025

As the new school year kicks off, YSPB wants to remind students and families of the importance of school-life balance. 📚⚽🎨
Being involved in sports, clubs, and extracurriculars is amazing—but don’t forget to take care of your mental health, too. 💛 Rest, reset, and recharge when you need to.
Remember: It’s about progress, not perfection. Just because your path looks different doesn’t mean you aren’t succeeding. Keep going. You’re doing better than you think. 🌟

08/13/2025

📖 What Are You Reading Wednesday?
Whether it’s a thrilling novel, a powerful memoir, or a cozy bedtime story—reading opens minds and hearts. Drop your current read in the comments and inspire someone else to turn the page today! 📚✨

08/11/2025

📚✨ Welcome back to school from all of us at YSPB!
A new year means new opportunities to learn, grow, and shine. We’re cheering you on every step of the way—students, families, and educators alike. Let’s make this year one to remember! 💛

08/08/2025

As the school year begins, let’s start strong with kindness and inclusion. 💛 Everyone deserves to feel safe and valued. If you see someone being bullied—say something. Stand up. Speak out. Support each other.
Kindness is powerful. Let’s use it every day. 💬👊

07/30/2025

🌍💙 Happy International Day of Friendship! 💙🌍

At YSPB, we believe strong friendships build strong communities. Today, we’re celebrating the power of connection, kindness, and the people who lift us up. Take a moment to reach out to a friend—you never know how much it could mean. 💫