The recipient entity's physical address:
           286 Hwy 3185
Thibodaux, LA 70301

The recipient entity's mailing address (if different):
           286 Hwy 3185
Thibodaux, LA 70301

Type of Entity (for instance, a nonprofit corporation):  Non-Profit Corporation

If the entity is a corporation, list the names of the incorporators:
          

The last four digits of the entity's taxpayer ID number:  7605

What is the dollar amount of the request?  $60,000

What type of request is this?  Both

Is this entity in good standing with the Secretary of State?  Yes

Provide the name of each member of the recipient entity's governing board and officers:
           Erica Broussard, President, 223 Murray Hill Drive, Destrehan, LA 70047
Kim Colgan Basile, Secretary, 42 Rosedown Dr., Destrehan, LA 70047
Kimberly Simoneaux, Treasurer, 110 Clause Estate, Napoleonville, LA 70390
Precious Alexander, Member, 167 Allen Dr., Ama, LA 70031
Erin Baker, Member, 106 E. Club Dr., Apt. B, St. Rose, LA 70087
Jacki Pierce, Executive Director, 204 Rienzi Dr., Thibodaux, LA 70301

Provide a summary of the project or program:
           Bayou Land Families Helping Families (BLFHF) will continue to serve Louisiana's Region 3 as its family-directed resource center for individuals with disabilities and their family members. We will provide assistance and support in navigating the very complex disability system. This program will provide new parents of children with a disability diagnosis with valuable resources at the onset of the diagnosis. BLFHF will work with hospitals within our region to provide information to families when a child is born with a disability.
Because it can be difficult for individuals to travel to our office to receive assistance, this program will also provide the staff at BLFHF the means to travel to a public location that is convenient for the family (library, school, etc.) in order to provide technical assistance and support in various areas of disability services. Some assistance provided may include information and/or referral about waivers, early childhood development, transition services, home- and community-based services, and family supports to name a few.
BLFHF also provides education to families and professionals on various disability-related topics. The BLFHF center has a training room that is equipped to provide education in-person, online, or hybrid. The delivery of this education can also be through peer-to-peer support or parent support groups.

What is the budget relative to the project for which funding is requested?:
          Salaries. . . . . . . . . . . . . $34,432
          Professional Services. . . $1,500
          Contracts . . . . . . . . . . . $0
          Acquisitions . . . . . . . . . $16,655
          Major Repairs . . . . . . . $0
          Operating Services. . . . $2,002
          Other Charges. . . . . . . $5,411

Does your organization have any outstanding audit issues or findings?  No

If 'Yes' is your organization working with the appropriate governmental agencies to resolve those issues or findings?
          

What is the entity's public purpose, sought to be achieved through the use of state monies?
          Our mission is to provide information and referral, education and training, and peer-to-peer support to individuals with disabilities or special needs and their families. Our vision is to strengthen, support, and empower individuals with disabilities or special needs and their families. Bayou Land Families Helping Families is directed and staffed by parents and family members of individuals with disabilities and professionals with experience in disability services. It is this common experience that enables BLFHF staff to answer questions and provide technical assistance to individuals with disabilities, their families, and the professionals who serve them.

What are the goals and objectives for achieving such purpose?
          Oftentimes, families turn to us when they don't know where else to turn. By the time they reach us, many are already struggling physically, financially, and/or emotionally. Our goal is to provide resources to families of individuals with any disabilities at the onset of the disability, whether it be at birth or in adulthood.

What is the proposed length of time estimated by the entity to accomplish the purpose?
           One year/ongoing

If any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official is an officer, director, trustee, or employee of the recipient entity who receives compensation or holds any ownership interest therein:
     (a) If an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of the official and the office held by such person:
                
    
     (b) If an immediate family member of an elected or appointed state official, the name and address of such person; the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related; and the nature of the relationship:
                

     (c) The percentage of the official's or immediate family member's ownership interest in the recipient entity, if any:
                

     (d) The position, if any, held by the official or immediate family member in the recipient entity:
                 

If the recipient entity has a contract with any elected or appointed state official or an immediate family member of such an official or with the state or any political subdivision of the state:
(a) If the contract is with an elected or appointed state official, provide the name and address of the official and the office held by such person: 
               

(b) If the contract is with an immediate family member of an elected or appointed state official:
          Provide the name and address of such person:
              

          Provide the name, address, and office of the official to whom the person is related:
               

          What is the nature of the relationship? 

(c) If the contract is with the state or a political subdivision of the state, provide the name and address of the state entity or political subdivision of the state:
                 Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council (DDC)
626 Main Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70821
Louisiana Department of Education (LDOE)
1201 N. Third Street, Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Louisiana Department of Health - Bureau of Family Health (BFH)
1450 Poydras Street, Ste. 2032, New Orleans, LA 70112

(d) The nature of the contract, including a description of the goods or services provided or to be provided pursuant to the contract:
               The LA DDC contract establishes that BLFHF provide information and referral, education and training, peer-to-peer support, and systems advocacy to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. The goal is to support inclusion, self-determination, and access to services through one-on-one support, community outreach, and participation in legislative advocacy efforts.
The Louisiana Department of Education contract supports Bayou Land's efforts to improve family engagement and educational outcomes for students with disabilities. Services include Individualized Education Plan (IEP) support, transition planning, parent training, and technical assistance to families navigating special education services in public schools.
Through the contract with the Bureau of Family Health, Bayou Land Families Helping Families provides care coordination, resource navigation, and family support services for families of children and youth with special health care needs. This includes connecting families to medical homes, early intervention programs, and social services to improve health and developmental outcomes.


Contact Information
name:  Jacki Pierce 
                                       address:  286 Hwy 3185
Thibodaux, LA 70301
                                       phone:  985-447-4461
                                       fax:  985-447-7988
                                       e-mail:  jpierce@blfhf.org
                                       relationship to entity:  Executive Director