Individuals with developmental disabilities who are currently residing in an intermediate care facility for the developmentally disabled (ICF/DD) or nursing facility (NF) who meet My Place Louisiana program eligibility requirements can receive My Place Louisiana assistance to transition from a qualified institution to a home and community-based living setting of the individual's choice.   

Children with developmental disabilities who are currently residing in a nursing facility, hospital, or rehabilitation hospital who have a developmental disability and who meet My Place Louisiana program eligibility requirements can receive My Place Louisiana assistance to transition from a qualified institution to a home and community-based living setting of the individual's or family's choice.

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Assistance benefits available through My Place Louisiana with OCDD

Below are examples of assistance that will be available for people participating in the My Place Louisiana program either pre-transition or during the demonstration period (first 365 days post-transition):

Pre-Move Supports:

Before a person transitions from an institutional setting to community-based living through My Place Louisiana, several services may be provided. These can include:

• Community Living Training and Assistance - Funding for pre-move activities, transportation, securing housing, identification documents, or essential items to ensure a sustainable transition.
• My Place Louisiana Transition Coordinators – Coordinators work alongside participants during the transition planning phases, by collaborating with support coordinators (SC), providers, and natural resources to ensure a sustainable transition into the community.
• Facilitated Family Communication - Family counseling for caregivers and siblings of individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities moving home from NFs, ICF/DD, and hospitals.
• Health Care Communication - Providing individuals who do not speak English and/or who use American Sign Language as primary communication interpreters who can assist in communication.
• Direct Support Workforce Specialization Training - Specialized Training for providers and support agencies including Positive Behavioral Supports or Medical/Nursing/Physical Supports. Email [email protected] to request specialized training.

Post-Move Supports:

After a successful transition through the My Place Louisiana program, individuals typically continue to receive various services to support their community-based living.

• My Place Transition Louisiana Coordinators - Available during transition planning and for 365 days following the transition by collaborating with SCs, providers, and natural resources to ensure a sustainable transition into the community.
• Post Move visits - My Place Louisiana transition coordinators will visit individuals once they have transitioned to determine if planned services are being received and to assist SCs and providers, should any problems arise that could result in re-institutionalization.
• Transition Maintenance - Funding for post-move activities specifically related to achieving goals or accessing services in the plan of care. Transition Maintenance will only be used when no other resources are available and/or when available resources have failed to address the barrier.

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How to Enroll through OCDD

If an individual is in a qualified institution and receives a waiver offer, they should contact My Place Program Manager Scott Tuma at [email protected], or call (225) 342-0095.

Parents of children (before the child’s 21st birthday) in nursing homes or hospitals should contact Krista Tipton, [email protected], or call (318) 422-6152 to see if their child is eligible for the My Place program.

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Contact

For more info, email us or contact:

Scott Tuma
OCDD My Place Louisiana Program Manager 
[email protected]
225-342-0095

Krista Tipton
OCDD My Place Louisiana Transition Coordinator
[email protected]
318-422-6152

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