Families and Friends of Louisiana's Incarcerated Children

Families and Friends of Louisiana's Incarcerated Children https://linktr.ee/fflicla
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FFLIC is a 501c3 grassroots, state-wide, membership-based, inter-generational organization working to transform the systems that put children at risk of prison.

Ahead of Juneteenth, this Thursday we are inviting our youth, families, and community -- especially those directly impac...
06/15/2026

Ahead of Juneteenth, this Thursday we are inviting our youth, families, and community -- especially those directly impacted by youth incarceration to join us and our partner in learning about mental health practices and supporting our journey to liberation.

FFLIC's youth lead, Talisha Daniels, has been at the heart of the magazine from start to finish—helping shape it, buil...
06/14/2026

FFLIC's youth lead, Talisha Daniels, has been at the heart of the magazine from start to finish—helping shape it, build it, contribute to it, and now bringing it directly to the community. This youth-led magazine is more than a publication—it’s a tool for connection, storytelling, and change.

Want a copy-- or several? DM us.

The 2026 Louisiana Legislative Session is over—and the stakes for our youth couldn’t be clearer.Despite strong advocacy,...
06/10/2026

The 2026 Louisiana Legislative Session is over—and the stakes for our youth couldn’t be clearer.
Despite strong advocacy, lawmakers advanced policies that:
➡️ Expand youth criminalization
➡️ Deepen the school-to-prison pipeline
➡️ Limit second chances
The harm is real—and it falls hardest on Black youth, youth with disabilities, and low-income families.
We’re calling for a different path: healing, support, and opportunity.
Read our full statement: https://bit.ly/43mfMvi

A new lawsuit and recent reports expose a disturbing pattern inside Louisiana’s youth prisons. Multiple staff arrested. ...
06/06/2026

A new lawsuit and recent reports expose a disturbing pattern inside Louisiana’s youth prisons. Multiple staff arrested. Ongoing abuse. Families sounding the alarm for years—and still waiting for change. This is not isolated. It’s a systemic problem.
Read our full statement: https://fflic.org/9387/.

Today, June 4th, marks the anniversary of the closure of one of the nation's most notoriously abusive youth prisons, Tal...
06/05/2026

Today, June 4th, marks the anniversary of the closure of one of the nation's most notoriously abusive youth prisons, Tallulah. This serves as a powerful reminder of what families can achieve when we organize for our children.

Tallulah closed, but the promise of care and opportunity for all young people is still being fought for. As we approach Juneteenth, we remember: freedom isn’t just declared—it must be delivered.

Read our blog: https://bit.ly/4o9U5YY

06/03/2026

Recently, FFLIC was at the Capitol with youth, including Darnasia, who were learning about the policy process and had a chance to see committee hearings about the redistricting process as well as the budget. Though, the measures we opposed passed, we are still winning. We win when youth like Darnasia, see what's happening and commit to making a difference -- to "fight for what matters." If you know a young person who wants to be more involved in abolition and liberation, share this post.

June 1 marks the start of hurricane season.And while communities prepare for storms, too many families across Louisiana ...
06/01/2026

June 1 marks the start of hurricane season.
And while communities prepare for storms, too many families across Louisiana are already navigating crisis.
With disruptions to essential services and ongoing gaps in support like SNAP, families are being forced to carry the weight of political failure. No one should have to wonder how they’ll eat, evacuate, or recover alone.
That’s why FFLIC created the Mutual Aid Resource Guide — not as a replacement for what systems should provide, but as a tool for us to take care of each other in real time.
Now we need your help to keep it updated and accurate.
What’s inside the guide:
• Local mutual aid networks and community services
• Tools for organizing and practicing collective care
• Support for food, housing, healthcare, legal aid, disaster response, and more
We know resources change quickly — especially during hurricane season.
If you know something, share it with us 👇
Help us update the guide by commenting or DMing:

Do you know of a food pantry, mutual aid group, or free resource in your area?
Are there services currently unavailable, paused, or overwhelmed?
Do you know of shelters, evacuation support, or transportation help we should include?
Have you or your community organized support we can lift up?
Are there barriers people should know about (ID requirements, long waitlists, hours changes)?

Your input helps families find real support when they need it most.
We’ll keep updating the guide as our communities show up for each other and build power for lasting solutions.
🔗 Download the guide: https://bit.ly/fflicMARG2025

05/29/2026

No Kids In Prison is a new, youth-led magazine featuring original art, writing and analysis from young people who’ve experienced prison firsthand. Louisiana is one of five states with on-the-ground teams distributing the magazine to create real, face-to-face opportunities to build community and organize with people who believe that children need care, not cages.

The FFLIC distribution team is led by Talisha Daniels, one of many young people who have carried the magazine every step of the way–from inception, planning, curatorial process, production and distribution. Started by Youth First Justice Collaborative (), the magazine put creative control in the hands of young people themselves, while giving them opportunities to build real-world skills in editorial processes and publication.

It’s a work of art and an organizing tool, and we hope you’ll pick up a copy today.

Meet Talisha and pick up your magazine tonight at our New Orleans Chapter Meeting: 5:00 - 6:30 pm, 4731 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70119, back of building. If you can't make it, DM us and let us know you are interested in getting your hands on one.

Over a decade ago, Antonio Travis came to FFLIC as a young person getting pushed out of school. Today, he’s our Leadersh...
05/29/2026

Over a decade ago, Antonio Travis came to FFLIC as a young person getting pushed out of school. Today, he’s our Leadership Development Manager—building power with the next generation of youth leaders.

Antonio’s journey is what’s possible when young people are heard and valued, and when we invest in them.

“All the things I didn’t learn in school—I learned at FFLIC.”

This is legacy. This is leadership. This is 25 years of FFLIC.

Read the full story on our blog: https://fflic.org/9376/ 💙

05/28/2026

Last week FFLIC was at the Capitol and our youth and families practiced observing power in real time. Using a youth-created scavenger hunt designed by FFLIC youth leader Talisha, participants explored the Capitol through a different lens: documenting symbols of power, noticing who gets heard, identifying community resources, asking questions, and reflecting on what systems make visible—and what they hide. Watch more about what they did and learned.

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