State Resources

Louisiana Resources

We've gathered Down syndrome organizations, programs, services, and other helpful resources available in Louisiana.

Waiver & Financial Assistance Programs

Louisiana Waivers

General information about Louisiana’s waivers can be found here.

Children’s Medicaid Option

Information here.

Apply by following the instructions here.

Children’s Choice

Information here.

Apply by following the instructions here.

New Opportunities Waiver

Information here.

Apply by following the instructions here.

Residential Options Waiver

Information here.

Apply by following the instructions here.

Flexible Family Funds

Information here.

Apply by contacting your Local Governing Entity.

Down Syndrome Organizations
Discovering Downs with NELA

West Monroe, Louisiana

Facebook link; you may be prompted to sign in.

Up with Downs

Bossier City, Louisiana

Facebook link; you may be prompted to sign in.

Upside Downs, Inc

Thibodaux, Louisiana

Early Intervention
Children with Special Health Care Services
Additional Resources

Last updated September 23, 2026

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