Project Geaux Bags™
Our Mission: Project Geaux Bags™ aims to change the way kids enter protective custody by making that first night a little bit easier for everyone. Children come into protective custody at all ages and sizes, and all hours of the day and night. They usually come with only the clothes on their back.
Essential Toiletries
Pajamas
Blanket & Pillow
Note Of Encouragement
Comfort Items
Backpack
Water & Snacks
Journal
What’s in a Geaux Bag™?
Geaux Bags™ are filled with pajamas, toiletries and a comfort item to make that first night easier for everyone. These bags help both child and foster parent during the emergency transition by having the necessities and comfort items on hand.
Typical Geaux Bag™
Hairbrush
Toothbrush
Shampoo
Pajamas
Underwear
Shirt
Backpack
Pillow & Blanket
Water & Snack
Comfort Items
Note of Encouragement
from Another Child
Teenage Geaux Bag™
Typical Geaux Bag™ Items
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Journal
Feminine Hygiene
School Backpack
Pillow & Blanket
Water & Snack
Infant Geaux Bag™
Typical Geaux Bag™
Onesie
Shanpoo
Pajamas
Diaper
Pacifer
Project Geaux Adopt
Geaux Adopt-in partnership with Jockey Being Family provides book bags monogrammed with each newly adopted child’s initials. A teddy bear and blanket are also included for the child. Adoptive parents will receive a bag with parent information on adoption.
Geaux 4 Kids Project Geaux Adopt is a statewide partnership in Louisiana that has served more than 1000 newly adopted children since 2015.
Project Just Be-Clause
Just Be-Clause was started to provide Christmas presents for teens from the ages of 13 to 18 who have been identified as in crisis by school resource officers in Caddo, Bossier, Webster and Desoto Parish schools.
With most Christmas present drives catering to the younger children, we found a need for these children to also experience the holiday season. That is why we decided to help “Just Be-Clause.”
Since 2013, Just Be-Clause has help provide over 2,000 teens with gift cards for Christmas thanks to community support.