Named after the Roman goddess of children leaving home for the first time, the Abeona House Child Discovery Center is a not-for-profit organization based in New Orleans that arose out of Hurricane Katrina. After the storm, many childcare centers did not reopen, including the Gris Gris House, a Reggio Emilia inspired center. The former families served by this unique program decided to create the Abeona House to continue to provide a Reggio Emilia style education in New Orleans. Parents volunteered time and resources in the initial creation of this vital community resource, and now the center boasts a professional staff of 12 amazing teachers (full and part-time), a remarkably active group of parents and volunteer community members, and strong partnerships with community organizations like the Oak Street Association.