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Recent Article on Daryn Clark by Award Winning Author Jonathan Widran
Louisiana based multiple business owner Daryn Clark applies the principles of ‘Southern Ingenuity’ to his latest endeavor, the mixed martial arts video website Whatsyourfight.com.
Louisiana’s Medicaid Crisis
By: Daryn Clark Due to a reduction in Federal money received by Louisiana for Medicaid services, as well as the increased demand over the last 5 months for these services, Louisiana Medicaid funds are running out for 2010. When it comes to services for those with developmental disabilities and the aging, stark reductions in the […]
How to Choose a Qualified Caregiver
By: Tony Allen Good help is hard to find. It’s even more difficult when looking for someone you can trust in your home to take care of your love one whether they are elderly or have a disability. You will want to find the most qualified and trained person you can but there many other […]
Appropriations Commitee
Name Position Address Phone Fax Email Address Champagne, Simone B. Member 1407 Main Street Jeanerette, LA 70544 (337)276-4916 (337)276-4918 champags@legis.state.la.us Connick, Patrick Member 1335 Barataria Blvd. Suite B Marrero, LA 70072 (504)371-0240 (504)371-0242 connickp@legis.state.la.us Cortez, Patrick Page Member 1720 Kaliste Saloom Road Suite D-4 Lafayette, LA 70508 (337)993-7430 (337)993-7432 cortezp@legis.state.la.us Ellington, Noble Member 4272 Front […]
Funding
Methods of funding services: Qualify for one of the many Louisiana Waiver programs for intellectually and developmentally disabled, as well as the aging. Service for intellectually and developmentally disabled are available for children and adults. Those seeking help in qualifying for the right waiver can contact us for assistance. Private insurance companies have authorized services […]
NOW Waiver
New Opportunities Waiver (NOW) The Louisiana New Opportunities Waiver (NOW) is a 1915 C Waiver and is designed to provide Home and Community Based Waiver Services to recipients who otherwise would require the level of care of an Intermediate Care Facility. The NOW was created to utilize the principles of Self Determination to supplement natural […]
Facilitator
Facilitators are responsible for the quality delivery of services to individual consumers and their families. Facilitators are directly in charge of assigned consumer needs within that consumer’s homes. They are supervisory staff that are in charge of several employees (Direct Care Support Staff). They must be able to travel throughout the parishes in which Southern […]
Direct Care Support Staff
Direct Care Staff work directly in the consumer’s home insuring their needs are met. They help and assist with personal hygiene, grooming, bathing, toileting, transferring, light house cleaning, changing linens, laundry, meal preparation, cooking, disinfecting the kitchen, bathroom and bedroom, provide transportation and errands as needed. The qualifications for this position requires a high school […]