Louisiana has a network of offices that have services for people with developmental disabilities.
Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities (OCDD)
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The department that runs Louisiana's programs for people with developmental disabilities
Human Services District (or Authority) (HSD/HSA)
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The local office that connects you with OCDD services, including Medicaid Waivers
Capital Area HSD: (225) 925-1910
What services do they offer?
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EarlySteps
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Medicaid Waivers
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Flexible Family Funds
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Individual and FamilySupport
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The Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities (OCDD) offers these services for children and their families:
EarlySteps - Support for children from 0-3. (We described this earlier in the Guide if you said your child was under 3.)
Medicaid Waivers - Also called Home and community-Based Services. (See a few slides back.)
Flexible Family Funds - Monthly stipends (payments) for families with children who have severe developmental delays. Ask about this to see if your family qualifies.
Individual and FamilySupport - If you are not getting any other services, you may be able to get some through this program. It can include things like:
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Respite care: having a qualified professional care for your child for a period of time to give you a break
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Hiring a Personal Care Attendant (PCA)for a few hours per week to help you care for your child's daily needs like bathing, dressing, eating, etc.
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Equipment, supplies or specialized nutrition that your child needs because of their condition
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Family education
Source: Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities
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Sources: LDH, OCDD