LaCAN
Louisiana Citizens for Action Now
P.O. BOX 3455, BATON ROUGE, LA 70821
Website: www.lacanadvocates.org
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