Louisiana Coordinated System of
Care Questionnaire for Families
Governor Bobby Jindal and the Louisiana Departments of Social Services, Health and Hospitals, Education, and the Office of Juvenile Justice are working together create a new “system of care” for children and youth who have significant emotional, mental, and behavioral health problems. The goal is to help their families keep them at home, in their neighborhood schools and out of trouble.
If you have a child with mental or behavioral problems, we need your help. Please take a few minutes to answer the questionnaire, found at the link below, about the services and supports you and your child receive or need. Your answers are confidential and your participation will have no effect on the services you receive. It is not necessary for you to identify yourself.
Click here for the LA Coordinated System of Care Questionnaire for Families.
Reponses are requested by March 15, 2010 but no later than March 31, 2010.
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Mark Your Calendar!
to attend the
Jefferson Parish Public School System
2010 Transition Fairs
The Jefferson Parish Transition Fair is a chance to explore the range of services and programs available in our community to individuals with disabilities. Transition students from middle school and/or leaving high school and looking toward the future will be able to connect with organizations that can help them live independent, fulfilling adult lives. They can then "interview" representatives from the agencies they are interested in working with. This is a great opportunity to access a variety of resources in one location.
You will have a chance to learn about advocacy, employment, education, recreation, transportation, housing, community support, and more. If you're a parent of a child exiting middle school this is great WAY to prepare for high school. If your son/daughter is exiting out of high school and not sure what your next step will be, this will give you an idea of some of the possibilities that exist. Already have an idea of what you want to do with your future? The fair will help connect you with resources and support to help you achieve your goals.
March 18, 2010
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Westbank Community School
2590 Barataria Boulevard
Marrero, LA 70072
March 25, 2010
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Jefferson Parish Eastbank Library
4747 W. Napoleon
Metairie, LA 70001
Get Information on:
Advocacy Groups, Diploma Options, Employment, Finances, Funding, Independence, Recreation, Support Services, Transportation, Guardianship Trusts, and much more.
For more information, please call:
Cecelia at 504-736-1812
JPPSS Office of Vocational Services for Students with Disabilities
Sponsoring Agencies:
and the
Jefferson Parish
Family Empowerment Forum
Saturday, March 27, 2010
8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Crowne Plaza New Orleans Airport
2829 Williams Blvd., Kenner, LA
To register:
Call: 504-888=9111
Email: info@fhfjefferson.org
Featuring Mr. Keith Jones, Keynote Speaker
Keith is the President and CEO of SoulTouchin' Experiences, an organization aimed at bringing a perspective to the issues of access, inclusion and empowerment, which affect him as well as others who are persons with a disability. Keith is also extremely active in multi-cultural, cross-disability education and outreach efforts and conducts trainings (including train the trainer) with the purpose of strengthening efforts to provide services and information to people with disabilities.
In his role as an advocate, Keith is a public speaker on the issues and topics that range from education and employment to Health Care and Home and Community Based Services, Intersection of Community Business and Public Policy, Disability Rights and Inclusion. Most recently Keith has been featured in two critically acclaimed documentaries: Dan Habib's "Including Samuel" and Maggie Doben's "Labeled Disabled."
Breakout Sessions include such topics as:
- Estate Planning, Patrick Reso, Esq.
- Education - Dream Works, Charlene Comstock-Galagan
- Race, Gender, and Disability - From Early Childhood to Graduation, Keith Jones
And much more to come!
The Jefferson Parish Family Forum is sponsored by:
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Invest in Individuals with
Disabilities
Families Helping Families of Jefferson challenges everyone to Invest in Individuals with Disabilities. You can make a tax deductible donation which we believe is a commitment from you as an investment in individuals with disabilities. Thousands of families, individuals with disabilities, and professionals come to FHF of Jefferson annually for peer-to-peer support, information and referral, and education and training. In order to continue to provide a high level of support to these individuals, we are grateful for all donations, no matter how small or large. If you believe that individuals with disabilities have the right to live a life as meaningful as those without disabilities, invest now!
For information on how to invest in Families Helping Families of Jefferson, go to our "Make a Donation" page at:
http://www.fhfjefferson.org/donation.php
