About Us

Rescuing One. Restoring Many.

Starfish Ministries is a Christ-centered nonprofit based in Central Louisiana, dedicated to serving vulnerable children, youth, and families through compassionate care, practical support, and community connection. Inspired by the story of the starfish—where making a difference for just one still matters—we strive to be a light in the darkness for those in crisis.

Founded by Jessica Lachney, a foster parent and advocate with a heart for restoration, Starfish Ministries was created to stand in the gap for children when they need it most. What began as a foster home has grown into a broader mission that includes:

🌟 Starfish Emergency Foster Home – A safe, trauma-informed space offering short-term care (typically up to 72 hours) for children entering foster care. Children are cared for by a licensed volunteer foster parent while long-term placements are arranged.

🌟 Starfish Book Nook & Coffee Corner – Central Louisiana’s only Christian bookstore, offering faith-based resources and launching a youth employment and mentorship program to help at-risk teens gain job skills, confidence, and purpose.

🌟 Starfish: House of Grace (coming soon) – A future residential group home for girls in foster care, providing healing, structure, and a stable home environment.

🌟 Community Support & Outreach – We offer practical help and encouragement to families in need—whether they're navigating foster care, facing a financial hardship, or simply need a hand. Diapers, meals, emotional support, and advocacy are just some of the ways we come alongside parents and caregivers.

🌟 Support for Homeless & Unaccompanied Youth (in development) – We are actively working to build programming that empowers homeless and unaccompanied youth to pursue college or vocational training, and establish stable, independent lives through housing, mentorship, and life skills support.

We also partner with local churches, small businesses, and community members to build a network of support for the children and families we serve. Every effort—whether through donations, volunteering, or mentorship—helps us continue our mission.

At Starfish Ministries, we believe every child deserves a chance to be seen, supported, and set up for success. Because when we change the course of one life, we impact generations.