Who we are

Our MISSION at Branching Out is to empower and support teenagers with the life skills needed to transition from home environments to independent living by providing tailored life skills training programs and immersive camp retreats.

Our VISION is to foster confident, responsible, and self-sufficient young adults who are fully prepared to thrive in adulthood 

Our GOALS are to train 400+ teenagers in life skills annually and host four annual camp retreats with at least 100 participants each from Louisiana.

Our LOGO is a tree that emerges from a book, symbolizing the foundational role of knowledge.  A heart within the book emphasizes the blend of love and learning as a cornerstone for growth.  The tree's canopy features figures representing the program's students.  Within their heads, circles encapsulate the life skills and teachings of Branching Out:

• Culinary skills
• Professionalism and career readiness
• Household management
• Graduation and educational milestones and
• Financial literacy

The primary colors used in the circles represent the essential building blocks of self-sufficient adulthood.  

Thank you Michael at Shuttering Moments for our logo  www.shutteringmoments.com 

and Jackie at Simplified Bookkeeping www.sbookkeeping.online 

Career & Education Readiness: Applying for colleges & scholarships, resume building, develop interview skills, job searching, and workplace professionalism

Financial Literacy: Budgeting, saving, managing credit, understanding loans, and taxes

Health and Wellness: Nutrition, mental health awareness, and self-care routines

Mentorship Program: Conflict resolution, coping strategies, and communication skills

Household Management: Cooking, cleaning, time management, and personal safety