Individual and Family Support: Where You Live Matters; The Unintended Impact of Louisiana’s Move to Local Governance Entities

November 28, 2012
Louisiana is in the process of shifting from a centralized model of health and human service program management to a regional model that relies on Local Governance Entities (LGE). The Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council is concerned about the transition and the potential impact on individuals with developmental disabilities after it noted differences between the LGEs and the state-run regions in the level of funding provided for Individual and Family Support (IFS) services. The IFS services provide community-based services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families to help the individuals avoid out-of . . .