Was your child recently diagnosed with a disability? Do you feel alone? We can help!
Agencies You Should Contact for Help:

D.R.E.A.M.S.
Support Group
Once a month, come meet with the D.R.E.A.M.S. Staff, as well as a guest speaker, to discuss different topics that may be of interest to parents of children with special needs under the age of 5 (monitored play time is offered for children).
Donielle Watkins
Founder/Director
318-610-0707
www.dreamsfoundationaca.org

Acadiana Area
Human Services District
If your child was recently diagnosed with a disability, please contact the Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities (OCDD) to ensure your child receives all services he/she is eligible for.
Richard Landry
Director of
Developmental Disabilities
337-262-5610
www.aahsd.org

Early
Steps
Early Steps provides services to families with infants and toddlers who have a medical condition likely to result in a developmental delay. Services are designed to improve the family’s capacity to enhance their child’s development.
Brenda Sharp
Program Manager
225-342-0095
Fax: 225-342-8823
Brenda.sharp@la.gov
