The Methodist Children's Home of Southeast Louisiana is a vital resource for children and families in the Greater New Orleans area-and across the state of Louisiana-with severe behavioral health needs. Our MCHSELA is a program of Louisiana United Methodist Children and Family Services (LUMCFS), a faith-based nonprofit with a mission of guiding children and families home to experience God's love by following the teachings of Christ.

The new Methodist Children's Home of Southeast Louisiana (MCHSELA) opened its doors in 2022! MCHSELA is our organization's permanent Home and the base of our operations in Southeast Louisiana for our next 100 years of ministry to children and families. Our new Home provides residential care for up to 32 children with significant emotional and behavioral needs.