LaCAN

Louisiana Citizens for Action Now

LaCAN Membership Update

Privatization Fact Sheet

Legislator for Region 6

Rally Flyer

ADDRESS:

P.O. BOX 3455, BATON ROUGE, LA  70821

Website:  www.lacanadvocates.org
 

PHONE& FAX

1(800) NUMBER: 1(800) 922-DIAL   FAX:  (504) 342-1970

HOURS:  24 HOURS   AGE GROUPS:  OPEN

POPULATION SERVED:  MR/DD.

 MISSION STATEMENT:  LaCAN (LOUISIANA CITIZENS FOR ACTION NOW ) IS A STATEWIDE GRASSROOTS NETWORK OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO HAVE WORKED TOGETHER SINCE 1988 ADVOCATING FOR A SERVICE SYSTEM THAT SUPPORTS INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO LIVE IN THEIR OWN HOMES, RATHER THAN HAVING TO MOVE TO A FACILITY TO RECEIVE NEEDED SERVICES.  SPECIFICALLY, THEY  ADVOCATE FOR FULL IMPLEMENTATION OF LOUISIANA'S COMMUNITY AND FAMILY SUPPORT SYSTEM PLAN.

PARISHES SERVED:   STATEWIDE.

FEES:   NONE.

SUPPORTS, ASSISTANCE:  REGIONAL LaCAN TEAMS INCLUDE PARENTS, INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, AND ADVOCATES FOR INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORTS.  TEAM MEMBERS ARE LINKED BY TELEPHONE TREES TO MOBILIZE WHEN COMMUNICATING WITH STATE POLICYMAKERS IS NECESSARY.

To join or for more information contact:

Kristen Reed

2840 Military Hwy.

Pineville, LA  71360

Local:  641-7373

Long Distance:  1-800-259-7200

Fax:  318-640-4299